Review: LA TRAVIATA, Royal Ballet And Operaby Clementine Scott - UK / West End
(1/9/2026) - Opera as a whole may be too reliant on museum pieces, on endless identikit revivals designed to secure bums on seats. But in the case of Richard Eyre’s 1994 La traviata, the old adage might be true: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Review: HIGH NOON starring Billy Crudup, Harold Pinter Theatreby Gary Naylor - UK / West End
(1/10/2026) - Denise Gough and Rosa Salazar also excel in unexpectedly deeply moving stage version of the much-loved movie
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Fox Theatre, St. Louisby Rob Levy - St. Louis
(1/11/2026) - More of a drama with sung interludes than a full-blown musical, The Outsiders is an outstanding production. Relying on a minimalist stage, dark lighting, and choreography, the ensemble is given a wide berth to perform.
Film Review: HAMNET, In Cinemasby Gary Naylor - UK / West End
(1/8/2026) - There are many times you catch yourself, as a parent, doing things you never thought you would do - worse, that you would scoff at if reported by others. I recall looking at one, probably both, of my sons in their crib and becoming aware that I couldn’t see or hear them breathing. You walk away (“It’s nothing”), then you come back. You pause. You tell yourself again that it’s ridiculous. But then you check, and the world falls back into order.
Review: K-pop Group TWICE Returns to Vancouver for “THIS IS FOR” World Tourby Alyson Eng - Vancouver
(1/13/2026) - Nine years after last setting foot in Vancouver, BC, the K-pop girl group, TWICE, returned to the city for a long-awaited homecoming. The group last visited in 2017 while filming the music video for their hit song, “Likey,” a moment many fans still associate with the city. On January 9 and 10, 2026, TWICE opened the North American leg of their “THIS IS FOR” World Tour with two sold-out nights at Rogers Arena.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Broadway At The Hobby Centerby Brett Cullum - Houston
(1/8/2026) - The current BEAUTY AND THE BEAST tour is a celebration of the Broadway musical’s 30th anniversary, and a chance for director and choreographer Matt West and book writer Linda Woolverton to revisit a stage version they have been working on since it all began in Houston during 1993.
Review Roundup: Billy Crudup and Denise Gough in HIGH NOONby Aliya Al-Hassan - UK / West End
(1/12/2026) - Set in the American West of the 1800s, High Noon rides on themes as relevant now as they were then. Courage vs. Cowardice. Justice vs. Peace. Duty vs. Desire. And at its heart, is the bond between Will Kane and Amy Fowler – a love tested by impossible choices as the clock ticks down to the return of deadly outlaw Frank Miller on the high noon train. What did the critics think?
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC is Gorgeously Sung at the Citizens Opera Houseby R. Scott Reedy - Boston
(1/11/2026) - What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Citizens Opera House?
Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Centerby Scott Rawson - Madison
(1/8/2026) - This would mark my third time seeing Hamilton at The Overture Center. All have been good, and all have been slightly different. And all have had a varied effect on me.
Review: THE BELLE OF TOMBSTONE at The Gaslight Theatreby Zach Wetzel - Phoenix
(1/11/2026) - This is a fun Western adventure that the whole family can enjoy!
Review: ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA at Synetic Theaterby Brian Bochicchio - Washington, DC
(1/12/2026) - The winter offering of Synetic Theater is a grand story chronicled by Roman historians and subsequently immortalized by Shakespeare. A tale of sweeping grandeur, power plays, alliances, nations conquered, unseemly lustful urges, and betrayal. Now let’s portray all that using only sight, sound, and movement. Get ready for something completely different…”Antony and Cleopatra.” It is simply put, a spectacle.
Review: ANNIE at Sarasota Playersby Jacob Ruscoe - Sarasota
(1/13/2026) - The Sarasota Players’ production of Annie is a bright, big-hearted reminder of why this musical has endured for nearly half a century. From the moment the first notes rang out, the production radiated joy, grit, and that unmistakable sense of optimism that has made Annie a staple of American musical theater. This show was a community coming together to tell a story that still lives in the hearts of so many.
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at The Rogue Theatreby Zach Wetzel - Phoenix
(1/10/2026) - This is a brilliant and joyous prequel to PETER PAN.
Review: SHEN YUN 2026 at The Kennedy Centerby Laurie Sara Oliver - Washington, DC
(1/11/2026) - What did our critic think of SHEN YUN 2026 at The Kennedy Center?
Review: THE WIZ at Broadway In Tucsonby Zach Wetzel - Phoenix
(1/8/2026) - THE WIZ at Broadway in Tucson is a delightful and extraordinary revival that will have audience members clicking their heels but not wanting to go home. THE WIZ, which plays until January 11, is perfect for the whole family and is my favorite interpretation of 'The Wizard of Oz' story.
Review: DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS at The Royal Theatreby Theresa Bertram - Arkansas
(1/12/2026) - Welcome to 2026! To kick off the new year, I headed to The Royal Theatre in Benton for The Young Players’ production of DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL, directed by the amazing Justin A. Pike—and what a magical way to start the year.
Review: THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE at Different Stagesby Sabrina Wallace - Austin
(1/11/2026) - Different Stages’ “The man of the people”reveals how easily authority can be built on confidence rather than evidence, and how hard it is to dismantle once the audience is convinced.
Review: ORPHANS, Jermyn Street Theatreby Clementine Scott - UK / West End
(1/8/2026) - Lyle Kessler’s Orphans was first performed in 1983, but you wouldn’t know that from this production. The tiny stage feels overcome by Sarah Beaton’s design, retro but not too retro, a space immune to the passing decades.
Review: Snider’s Brilliant Score Anchors HILDEGARD at Prototype under Pulitzer’s Caring Eyeby Richard Sasanow - Opera
(1/12/2026) - This is Beth Morrison’s first year as sole curator, producer and presenter of New York’s PROTOTYPE Festival of indie opera/music theatre. She’s also midwife for the birth of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s gorgeously composed HILDEGARD, its centerpiece, which I heard at the Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College on January 11. Morrison has proven herself, once again, to be true to her eponymous organization’s seeming marching orders: “I never do anything twice.”
Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: OVO, Royal Albert Hallby Franco Milazzo - UK / West End
(1/14/2026) - Let’s get the essentials out of the way. Ovo — Portuguese for “egg” — catapults you into a bug-infested universe where creepy-crawlies are given the Cirque du Soleil treatment as they jump, flip, dance and contort around a giant inflatable egg. The oval centrepiece is about 28 feet wide and 22 feet tall and, if that sounds overly precise, welcome to the world of circus where the difference between wild applause and a trip to A&E is measured in mere inches.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Broadway Palmby Fran Thomas - Ft. Myers/Naples
(1/10/2026) - What did our critic think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Broadway Palm?
Review: HEIST at Arizona Theatre Companyby Herbert Paine - Phoenix
(1/13/2026) - Arizona Theatre Company’s HEIST, directed with style and clockwork precision by Matt August, is the kind of production that reminds you how elastic the boundaries of live theatre can be.
Review: CLUE: THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatreby Rich Mehrenberg - Central Pennsylvania
(1/11/2026) - Dutch Apple Dinner Theater is ready for some fun and games with their 301st production, Clue, the Musical. Based on the classic board game, Clue includes all of your favorites, including Mrs. White (Taylor Noli), Miss Scarlett (Laura Elizabeth Flanagan), Mr. Green (Zachary Ryan), Colonel Mustard (Mark Quach), Professor Plum (Randy Kessenich), and Mrs. Peacock (Megan Opalinski).
Review: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE WITH BILLY STRITCH at McCallum Theatreby Kay Kudukis - Palm Springs
(1/12/2026) - I knew who Christine Ebersole was, that is - when you said her name I could immediately envision her face, hair and distinctive voice - but role-wise I often mix her up with Caroline Rhea, and Melissa Peterman.
Review: CARDBOARD PIANO at Renaissance Theaterworksby Cathy Jakicic - Milwaukee, WI
(1/12/2026) - CARDBOARD PIANO at Renaissance Theaterworks creates a palpable, powerful bond with the audience.
Review: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Celebrate Friendship and Legacy at 54 Belowby Gregory Fletcher - Cabaret
(1/12/2026) - Whether you're a RENT-head or not, this hour-long concert was a joyful celebration of thrilling music, both deeply familiar and pleasantly unexpected. The current run is sold out but Rapp and Pascal return in August
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Pantages Theatreby Evan Henerson - Los Angeles
(1/13/2026) - Between Ingrid Michelson’s heart-swelling score, a safe and steady book by Bekah Brunstetter and the co-direction of Michael Greif and Schele Williams, this entertaining but hardly remarkable tale kicks off the 2026 season at the Hollywood Pantages on an appropriately tear-streaked note.
Review: Get Caught In AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MOUSETRAP at Beef & Boardsby The Marriage Matinee - Indianapolis
(1/12/2026) - It is a rare and admirable accolade to be the longest running play in the world, and THE MOUSETRAP has clearly earned its top spot. This timeless murder mystery penned by the iconic Agatha Christie keeps audiences on the edges of their seats from start to finish. The current production at Beef & Boards offers a lively and intense rendition of this beloved show for audiences.
Review: RULE OF THUMB at Oyster Mill Playhouseby Andrea Stephenson - Central Pennsylvania
(1/11/2026) - Murder, attempted murder, adultery, treachery, deception, and a desire for justice—Rule of Thumb, a series of one act murder mysteries by Agatha Christie has it all.
Review: OPHIS at The Great Hallby Samantha Wu - Toronto
(1/13/2026) - TranscenDance Project is starting off the new year by offering an invitation into the unknown with a remount of their intoxicating interactive production of Ophis. Taking over the multifple rooms and floors of The Great Hall, audience members are invited to don a mask and follow along as dancers tell the story of Medusa, the once beautiful woman who was raped by the Gods and then cursed with snakes for hair and a gaze that would turn men to stone.
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