December 2010 – Mostly Musical Theatre

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, musical, Broadway – review

When in the course of human events (like attending musicals), one sits in the theater waiting for the music to begin, then one begins to wonder how this skit-comedy with emo-rock snippets of song came to be labeled a “musical”…at any rate, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, despite generally rave reviews, has posted its closing noticeContinue reading “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, musical, Broadway – review”

“Women on the verge of a Nervous Breakdown”, Broadway musical, review

Wildly mixed reviews have done -in Women on the verge of a Nervous Breakdown, the musical, which closes on Broadway January 2nd. Boy, am I glad I had the chance to see it before it’s gone. Starring a virtual who’s who of Broadway veterans (Patti Lupone, Laura Benanti, Sherie Rene Scott, Danny Burnstein, Brian StokesContinue reading ““Women on the verge of a Nervous Breakdown”, Broadway musical, review”

Elf the musical, Broadway, review

With plenty of scrooges in the New York media, it was with a bit of trepidation that I approached Elf, The Musical, currently playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre through the holidays. I’m happy to report that those scrooges were wrong, and the show is a delight. Granted, this is not Les Miz that weContinue reading “Elf the musical, Broadway, review”

“Spiderman” musical a technical marvel (Updated)

Yes, this is a review of a preview. No, the show has not officially opened (I saw preview #23) but that’s the way it goes. When a show of this caliber opens in NYC, charges full price for tickets, and pushes back official press openings, the gentleman’s rule no longer applies. Thousands of people aContinue reading ““Spiderman” musical a technical marvel (Updated)”

“Dreamgirls” tour positively electric (Detroit)

Get tickets, go, don’t hesitate for a moment. The current Broadway Tour that has landed at the Fox Theater in Detroit is positively electric. From the cast to the set, lighting, and orchestra it is just a high-energy evening of musical theater not to be missed. This Dreamgirls is more than just a revival…it’s aContinue reading ““Dreamgirls” tour positively electric (Detroit)”

2010 Funniest TV quotes

Here they are! 2010’s funniest tv quotes. Granted I haven’t seen every single show out there, but of those that I have, here are my favorite of the year. “Together we’re like Ghandi….I’m Skinny, and your Tan” — Better Off Ted “Leonard, wake up, you are missing many excellent super-hero quips” — The Big BangContinue reading “2010 Funniest TV quotes”