Broadway Musicals – Page 11 – Mostly Musical Theatre

A Chorus Line, Croswell Opera House (Review)…good but uneven

I have to preface this review by stating that A Chorus Line is probably my favorite musical of all time. Its written perfectly: it hits the jugular for musical theater performers like no other show ever had before it’s initial run, and none has since. The choreography is pointed, clean, familiar and fast paced. AndContinue reading “A Chorus Line, Croswell Opera House (Review)…good but uneven”

Excellent “Will Rogers Follies” at Croswell Opera House – Review

There are some shows that any theater in Michigan best leave to Croswell with it’s big budget and full orchestra. One of those shows is The Will Rogers Follies which makes its second appearance at COH in the past 15 years. And its a doozy. Kent Sheridan and some of the ensemble of The WillContinue reading “Excellent “Will Rogers Follies” at Croswell Opera House – Review”

“Phantom of the Opera” tour, Wharton Center East Lansing (review)

Phantom makes its final stop in Michigan (the tour is about to close after 18 years) at the Wharton Center in East Lansing, and it is everything you expect – no more, no less. Andrew Lloyd Webber forever changed the face of musical theater tours when he emphasized the production values so that audiences onContinue reading ““Phantom of the Opera” tour, Wharton Center East Lansing (review)”

Lush “South Pacific” on tour, Wharton Center, East Lansing (Review)

See it! Run, don’t walk. Sure, every college and community theatre across America has done South Pacific, but you haven’t seen it like this, and you haven’t heard it like this. I first saw this production of South Pacific at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center last season. I instantly fell in love withContinue reading “Lush “South Pacific” on tour, Wharton Center, East Lansing (Review)”

Top Notch cast leads “Spring Awakening” tour in Detroit (Review), but audience ignorance just as entertaining.

To be certain, Spring Awakening (aka the Duncan Sheik musical) is an acquired taste and is not for everybody. I personally think it is riveting must-see musical theater for adults…and I do mean adults. And the current tour that has landed at the Fisher Theater through May 9th is simply top-notch. Wendla (Christy Altomare) andContinue reading “Top Notch cast leads “Spring Awakening” tour in Detroit (Review), but audience ignorance just as entertaining.”

Thoroughly Entertaining “Promises, Promises” – Broadway, Review

Chalk another one up for Director/Choreographer Rob Ashford as he leads a talented and very funny cast of actors/singers/dancers in the Broadway revival of “Promises, Promises” which first appeared on Broadway in 1968. The Book written by Neil Simon, Music by Burt Bacharach, and Lyrics by Hal David instantly transport you to the 60’s; asContinue reading “Thoroughly Entertaining “Promises, Promises” – Broadway, Review”

Dreary “A Little Night Music” – Broadway, Review

Study this picture: If that set design looks good to you, evokes romanticism, and draws you in , by all sakes go see the revival of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at the Walter Kerr Theatre. It is, incidentally, the same set you will be staring at for three long hours. A transfer from London’s MenierContinue reading “Dreary “A Little Night Music” – Broadway, Review”