Classical Music Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 33

Pops Prep for New Year with Gershwin and Friends
by Jan Nargi - December 31, 2007

For New Englanders, one of the best ways to ring in the New Year is to spend it at Symphony Hall with the world renowned Boston Pops. This year's program, which has been warming up for the big night in four sold-out weekend performances, will usher in 2008 with a swinging program called 'Gershwin an...

'Old Wicked Songs' Sings!
by Paul W. Thompson - December 11, 2007

There is something wonderful and eminently watchable going on in the basement theater space at the Chopin Theatre-the Signal Ensemble Theatre production of playwright Jon Marans's Old Wicked Songs....

Serenade: Bodacious Tateh
by Duncan Pflaster - December 10, 2007

Jaradoa Theater's first theatrical outing is an ambitious new musical called 'Serenade', in which an optimistic young silhouette artist comes to the Big City and falls in love with the first woman he sees twice....

Martini Talk: The Glorious Ones & Liz Callaway
by Michael Dale - November 26, 2007

Marc Kudisch soars in The Glorious Ones, as does Liz Callaway at The Metropolitian Room. Also, an update on The Iron Maiden of Broadway....

Martini Talk: Rock 'n' Roll, Richard III & Ziegfeld's Oldest
by Michael Dale - November 15, 2007

The oldest living Ziegfeld Girl dances once again while Michael raves about Michael Cumpsty's 'Richard III' and tries to figure out 'Rock 'n' Roll.'...

Michael Dale's Martini Talk: The Ritz & A Feminine Ending
by Michael Dale - October 18, 2007

A look at 'The Ritz', 'A Feminine Ending' and Kristin Chenoweth 's latest honor....

Opus: Sweet Music
by Michael Dale - August 09, 2007

Michael Hollinger's smart, funny and ultimately shocking and downright breathtaking comedy/drama about a string quartet gets a sparkling production at Primary Stages...

La Jolla Looks Abstract with 'The Deception'
by James Sims - July 27, 2007

Stepping into the La Jolla Playhouse, it is easy to immediately be transported into an abstract world of delightfully foreign art, thanks to the staging of Pierre Marivaux's classic La Fausse Suivante, completely re-imagined as The Deception......

A Night At The Operetta: Hold The Syrup
by Michael Dale - July 23, 2007

Scott Siegel and his talented cohorts present a wonderfully entertaining crash course in a vibrant aspect of Broadway's history....

'A Marvelous Party!' Celebrates Coward in Cambridge
by Nancy Grossman - July 18, 2007

I'm Mad About the Boy, but If Love Were All I needn't worry There Are Bad Times Just Around the Corner - I'll Sail Away -Has Anybody Seen Our Ship? ...

Pirates!: I Have A Feeling We're Not In Penzance Anymore
by Michael Dale - June 27, 2007

Nell Benjamin's adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta translates the piece into American musical comedy...

'Gershwin' Comes Alive at the Geffen
by James Sims - June 26, 2007

A show that started out in this city nearly eight years ago, Gershwin Alone tickles its way back into Angelenos' standards loving hearts with a run at the Geffen Playhouse......

Crazy Mary: One Flew Over The WASP's Nest
by Michael Dale - June 05, 2007

A.R. Gurney's latest may not rate up there with his best, but it's a rather sweetly off-beat near-love story featuring a heartwarming comic turn by Kristine Nielsen...

Patti LuPone: High Flying Adored
by Jan Nargi - May 23, 2007

The iconic theater diva and star of 24 - count 'em, 24 - Broadway shows including 'Evita,' 'Master Class,' 'Noises Off,' 'Anything Goes' and 'Sweeney Todd' brought all the songs she 'Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda' sung, plus a few more, to The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH this past weekend...

Towson University: "Angels" Takes Flight
by James Howard - April 18, 2007

WHO: TU's Department of Theatre Arts WHAT: Angels in America: Millennium Approaches WHEN: See performance schedule at end of review. WHERE: TU's Center for the Arts Main Stage HOW MUCH: $12, $7 seniors, students...

Exits And Entrances: Curtain Lines
by Michael Dale - April 08, 2007

Athol Fugard's new play based on his experiences with 'the Olivier of South Africa' is a healthy serving of theatrical comfort food....

Rep Stage's Bach at Leipzig: Survival of the Wittiest
by James Howard - March 20, 2007

WHO: Rep Stage at Howard Community College WHAT: Bach at Leipzig WHEN: Through April 1; Fri at 8PM, Sat at 2:30 and 8PM, Sun at 2:30 and 7:30PM; Thursday, March 29 at 7:30PM HOW MUCH: $16 - $24; $12 for students at all performances - ID required....

Barbara Cook & Audra McDonald – The Power of Two
by Pati Buehler - March 19, 2007

This delightful duo left an indelible impression on the guests at Verizon Hall, and Philly can't stop 'talking about them, and talking about them.'...

Arena Stage Offers a Glowing 'Frankie and Johnny'
by Maya Cantu - March 04, 2007

Although it could benefit from a little more spontaneity at times, Arena Stage offers a lovely production of Terrence McNally's bittersweet romance Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune...

Marat/Sade: Cage Match
by Michael Dale - February 20, 2007

An excellent acting ensemble is featured in The Classical Theatre of Harlem's thrillingly disturbing environmental production of Peter Weiss' drama....

Kristin Chenoweth, Live At The Met: Silly And Sublime
by Michael Dale - January 22, 2007

A sense of flippant musical comedy silliness, combined with a legit soprano of crystalline clarity, provided a keen balance of artistry and entertainment in Kristin Chenoweth's Metropolitan Opera concert debut...

Maude Maggart: Good Girl/Bad Girl, Great Show
by Jena Tesse Fox - January 22, 2007

Maude Maggart brings her fascinating new show to the Algonquin's Oak Room....

WaterTower Theatre Mounts Incandescent 'Happy Holi-Divas!'
by Joseph Melnicoff - December 11, 2006

WaterTower Theatre presents the dazzling holiday concert Happy Holi-Divas!...

Have Yourself a Merry Little 'Christmas Story'
by Jan Nargi - December 08, 2006

Stoneham Theatre offers up a welcome alternative to standard holiday fare...

CAC Mounts Visually Impressive 'Every Trick in the Book'
by Joseph Melnicoff - November 03, 2006

Classical Acting Company's production of Every Trick in the Book is a beautifully mounted production....