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Review: THE SWEET DELILAH SWIM CLUB at Theatre Three
What did our critic think of THE SWEET DELILAH SWIM CLUB at Theatre Three?...
Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Elmont Library Theatre
What did our critic think of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Elmont Library Theatre?...
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center
What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center? As soon as CM Performing Arts Center's live orchestra struck up the first few chords of 'The Wizard of Oz's' iconic overture, a wave of nostalgia hummed throughout the Noel S Ruiz Theatre. Multiple generations filled the hou...
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at The John W. Engeman Theater
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS STORY at The John W. Engeman Theater?...
Review: CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three
What did our critic think of CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Three?...
Review: Modern Classics Theatre Company's production of THE SHADOW BOX at BACCA Arts Center
What did our critic think of THE SHADOW BOX at BACCA Arts Center? With his 1977 Pulitzer Prize Winning play, The Shadow Box, Michael Cristofer creates his own display case, a shadow box if you will, showcasing life's unfortunate one sure thing, death. In the play's program, a quote is provided from ...
Review: ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG at Bay Street Theater
What did our critic think of ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG at Bay Street Theater?...
Review: OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS at Hampton Theatre Company
What did our critic think of OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS at Hampton Theatre Company?...
Review: MATILDA at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center
What did our critic think of MATILDA at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center?...
Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is "S'Wonderful" at The Argyle Theater
What did our critic think of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at The Argyle Theater?...
Review: Tilles Center's CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY will have you 'Hooked on Phonics... I Mean Histrionics'
What did our critic think of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at Tilles Center? Back in 2005, Comedy Central had a roast for Pamela Anderson. One of the roasters on the dais was the late, great Bea Arthur; she was there as both she and Anderson are advocates of P.E.T.A., which the roast was a fundraiser for....
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS Hits the Jackpot at Theatre Three
What did our critic think of GUYS AND DOLLS at Theatre Three? The glitz of 1920s-era Times Square is alive in Port Jefferson this fall with Theatre Three's effervescent production of the Golden Age musical classic 'Guys and Dolls.' A combination of masterful stagecraft, zippy choreography, and a top...
Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at The John W. Engeman Theatre
What did our critic think of MYSTIC PIZZA at The John W. Engeman Theatre?...
Review: THE CHER SHOW PRESENTED BY THE GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE at The Patchogue Theatre
What did our critic think of THE CHER SHOW PRESENTED BY THE GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE at The Patchogue Theatre?...
Review: Freda Payne and her 'Band' of Gold Marvel in ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG at The Madison Theatre At Molloy College
What did our critic think of ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG at The Madison Theatre At Molloy College?...
Review: THE SOAP MYTH at Southampton Cultural Center
What did our critic think of THE SOAP MYTH at Southampton Cultural Center?...
Review: NEWSIES Thrills and Inspires at Cultural Arts Playhouse
'Write what you know...' female protagonist Katherine sings to herself as she struggles to put the story of a newsboys strike to paper. The musical number is just one personal meta experience I've encountered when reviewing productions of 'Newsies'....
Review: Bye Bye Birdie...Hello Albert! BYE BYE BIRDIE at The Noel S. Ruiz Theater At CMPAC
What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at The Noel S. Ruiz Theater At CMPAC?...
Review: RAGTIME at Bay Street Theater
I had the honor of seeing the original Broadway cast of the Tony-winning musical Ragtime as my very first Broadway show. So, as you can guess, I am absolutely ecstatic to see that the Bay Street Theater added it to their fantastic mainstage season this year. This well done and heart rendering incarn...
Review: Theatre Three's EVERY BRILLIANT THING is sheer brilliance!
Theatre Three’s Every Brilliant Thing is sheer brilliance...
Review: ON YOUR FEET! at The John W. Engeman Theater
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET at The John W. Engeman Theatre?...
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN PRESENTED BY STUDIO THEATRE at Bayway Arts Center
What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN at Bayway Arts Center? With all the heaviness in the world nowadays, one thing to remember is that's it's OK to shut off the brain for an evening to indulge in true laugh-out-loud entertainment. Indeed, Studio Theatre's showing of Something Rotten, a Lon...
Review: ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Bay Street Theatre
What did our critic think of ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Bay Street Theatre? Sag Harbor's Bay Street Theatre certainly has another hit on their hands with their latest offering, the Pulitzer winning Anna in the Tropics. The stellar production, the second of their current season, runs through July 24th at...
BWW Review: HEAD OVER HEELS at The Gateway
What did our critic think of HEAD OVER HEELS at The Gateway? Happy Pride! June is starting off splendidly with The Gateway's wonderful incarnation of Head Over Heels. Running through June 26th, this Keith Andrews directed mounting boasts an extraordinary cast and the fun music of the Go-Go's. Not to...
BWW Review: WINDFALL at Bay Street Theater
There is nothing like starting off Summer with a great comedy, especially one that you cannot guess what is going to happen next and gets better the longer you stay with it! If you are looking for an evening of fun, laughs and even reflection on the human condition, Windfall is the play for you!...
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