Broadway Show Reviews & Critics' Ratings

What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Aronoff Center?

This Pulitzer Prize-winner inspired the 1950 film of the same name.

Betty Boop is making her stage debut...and thanks to Jasmine Amy Rogers in the role, she’s making a real star turn. I truly didn’t know what to expect when BOOP! THE MUSICAL was announced. How would a cartoon character featured primarily in animated shorts from 1930-1939 make her way into a 2023 musical? The answer ends up being a conventionally plotted, enjoyable visual wonder with some classic big musical numbers. BOOP! THE MUSICAL brings the bops and good vibes.

What did our critic think of “A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS” A WARM HOLIDAY TONIC at Theatre 29?

With very few exceptions, musical theatre writers that have attempted to write the book, music, and lyrics for their shows do not succeed. Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years is a rare example of one person successfully doing it all.

Just in time for the holidays, my favorite Christmas musical debuts in Albuquerque. Now, technically it’s not a “Christmas” show, but there’s enough references to holidays, family, cheer and community to make it a holiday show. Musical Theatre Southwest takes on the beloved and iconic show this month; if you miss it, you will most certainly have regrets.

Heartwarming holiday classic RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, JR. brought to life by the award-winning Moorestown Theater Company

The Improvised Shakespeare Company provides a night of dazzling humor and wit.

What did our critic think of EVITA ENCORE: MARTIN ALMIRON'S TOUR ACROSS THE USA at Tour?

The sheer spectacle of “Tina” is amazing.  Emphasizing the fact that Tina Turner was one of a kind, the gravely-voiced, sexy, full out singing style of Tina is so stressful on the performer’s voices, this show uses two actresses to play her on alternate evenings. 

I went to see Ruff Knowledge by Camille Auer at Kanneltalo 23.11. to its premiere, which was a part of Baltic Circle -festival. In their program it says the following:

Singer-Songwriter Brandi Burkhardt makes a most engaging entry into the world of Christmas music.

Family show retains enough edge to honour its sources, providing thrills and spectacle and that wonderful, wonderful score

No Learning Annex lesson is this musical cabaret. It's interesting, funny, and original - like the man who wrote and performs it.

The world can often seem so grey at the moment, so any opportunity to step into the light is most welcome. There can be few festive shows that ignite such a sense of wonder and delight as the Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker. If the festive season is all about tradition, then Peter Wright’s 1984 production, modelled on Lev Ivanov’s 1892 ballet, is exactly what any ballet lover wants to see.

Selina Fillinger's POTUS, directed by Katie McFadzen, is fast-paced but leans too far into slapstick at the expense of nuance and its fuller potential at harpooning the patriarchy. At Stray Cat Theatre through December 16th.

What did our critic think of THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM WORKS & PROCESS PRESENTS ‘DANCE IS LIFE’ at Https://www.guggenheim.org/initiatives/works-process?

What did our critic think of ELF: THE MUSICAL at The Belmont Theatre?

Fresh and glorious to behold, with bold, impressive stagecraft and truly innovative and imaginative costume design.  There are frequent moments of awe and breathtaking sprinkles of magic.  Although it feels off to me in some of its performance and art direction choices, this is a remarkable and stunningly visual production.

Born one long ago December, this music star of stars has had a lasting impact all these years. Follow the clues about other notables born in this month and figure out who gets this month's birthday applause.