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Frost/Nixon: The Selling Of The Ex-President: 1977
by Michael Dale - May 8, 2007


First time playwright Peter Morgan's attention-grabbing drama of politics as entertainment is absolutely the best new play I've seen this season.

Linda Lavin At The Metropolitan Room: Still Looking Good
by Michael Dale - May 7, 2007


The Broadway and television star presents a funny and dynamic hour of reminiscences featuring the vivacious vocals of a warm and engaging entertainer,

Inherit The Wind: Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been A Monkey
by Michael Dale - May 5, 2007


Christopher Plummer and Brian Dennehy star in a new Broadway production filled with wholesome Americana small-town pageantry.

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: Sibling Revelry
by Michael Dale - May 2, 2007


Paper Mill's robust and rowdy mounting features a dazzling cast, terrific tunes and wildly athletic choreography that'll leave you cheering for more.

A Moon For The Misbegotten: Best In Show
by Michael Dale - May 1, 2007


Eve Best makes a dazzling Broadway debut in a production that may severely test your belief in opposites attracting.

The Pirate Queen: And It Isn't, It Isn't A Glorious Thing
by Michael Dale - Apr 29, 2007


The new musical is not so much a horribly bad one as it is an exceedingly dull one, despite the efforts of some talented artists who try to create something entertaining out of material that's inescapably bland.

Euan Morton at The Metropolitan Room: Art In Music
by Michael Dale - Apr 26, 2007


The Taboo star brings his casual charm and exceptional lyric interpreting skills to the intimate Metropolitan Room.

Irene: Broadway's First Revisal?
by Michael Dale - Apr 25, 2007


Musicals Tonight! presents a delightful concert of the 1973 version of the 1919 Broadway hit.

The Year Of Magical Thinking: Two Women Alone
by Michael Dale - Apr 23, 2007


Just as everyone deals with the grief of the loss of a loved one in their own personal way, I imagine individual reactions to this stage adaptation of Joan Didion's memoir recounting her own grieving process after the loss of her husband, will be quite varied and, ultimately, personal.

Curtains: The Bookwriter Did It?
by Michael Dale - Apr 22, 2007


Curtains may not be the kind of show that flies you into musical comedy heaven, but for two hours and forty minutes it cruises securely in the air stream of sock-o.

All The Wrong Reasons: Guilty Pleasure
by Michael Dale - Apr 17, 2007


John Fugelsang's hilarious solo piece is filled with sharp observations about American morals and the way some may interpret the Bible for their own benefit.

The Accomplices: Seeking Sanctuary
by Michael Dale - Apr 16, 2007


The journalistic skills of first-time playwright Bernard Weinraub are put to good use in this drama of a Jewish activist who came to America in 1940 with a mission to convince the United States to help stop the systematic extermination of his people.

Broadway Scene Stealers: Coming Back A Star!
by Michael Dale - Apr 12, 2007


Two new CDs from Masterworks Broadway and PLAYBILL Editors' Choice feature two dozen star turns from performers who were little known on opening night... Click in for the review and for never-before-seen photographs of some of the stars exclusively on BroadwayWorld.com.

The Dark At The Top Of The Stairs: I Remember It Well
by Michael Dale - Apr 10, 2007


In Transport Group's production of William Inge's classic, director Jack Cummings III takes a bold and extremely effective risk in interpreting the piece impressionistically as a nightmarish memory.

Exits And Entrances: Curtain Lines
by Michael Dale - Apr 8, 2007


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

Tammy Grimes @ The Metropolitan Room: Love Her While You May
by Michael Dale - Apr 8, 2007


The two time Tony Award winner makes her return to the cabaret stage with warmth and panache

Face The Music: Ripped From The Headlines
by Michael Dale - Apr 4, 2007


Encores! puts on a sparking concert reading of Irving Berlin and Moss Hart's 1932 satire of crooked cops and Broadway revues

Talk Radio: Fighting Words
by Michael Dale - Apr 2, 2007


The new Broadway production Eric Bogosian's 1987 comedy/drama shows that its themes not only haven't dated, they've been amplified.

God, That's Good: 4 Sondheim Show CDs Digitally Remastered
by Michael Dale - Apr 2, 2007


Sony Masterworks' reissues of the original Broadway cast recordings of Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Sunday In The Park With George and Into The Woods feature heightened vibrancy and clarity.

Esparza, Murney To Star In Dead Kennedys Musical
by Michael Dale - Mar 31, 2007


Des McAnuff will direct Raul Esparza as Jello Biafra and Julia Murney as Cynthia Plaster Caster in California Über Alles: The Dead Kennedys Musical

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