Broadway musicals – Mostly Musical Theatre

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”

Stunning “Ragtime” at University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program (Review)

The University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre Program has another stunning success on their hands. As usual, all performances are sold out, so beg, borrow, or take up any friend’s offer of an extra ticket to see this wonderful production. Seen on sold-out Friday night, this production proves once again why it is one of theContinue reading “Stunning “Ragtime” at University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program (Review)”

“101 Dalmations” musical posts closing notice

“101 Dalmations” the musical, has posted a closing notice. It will continue with its current tour, which opens in NYC at Madison Square Garden in a few weeks, and will close on 4/18. All further national tour dates have been cancelled. This is a shame — I’ve previously written a blog entry on the show.Continue reading ““101 Dalmations” musical posts closing notice”

The Addams Family musical – Chicago (Review) – Funky fun!

Before even commencing with a review, let me state three things. 1) I LOVED this new musical and had a great time. 2) You will either love it or find yourself being indifferent to it depending on your level of a) appreciation for great performances, music, and stagecraft, and b) your tolerance for quirky lunacy.Continue reading “The Addams Family musical – Chicago (Review) – Funky fun!”

Patti Lupone at Hill Auditorium — Review

The first of the fall’s big local Broadway Events occured last night at Hill Auditorium, presented by the University Musical Society at the University of Michigan — Patti Lupone in concert (“Coulda Woulda Shoulda”). Comprised of songs she has sung in Broadway productions, songs she could have sung, and songs she made her own withContinue reading “Patti Lupone at Hill Auditorium — Review”

Superb cast salvages “The Producers” at Croswell Opera House

First — there are huge fans of Mel Brooks’ musical THE PRODUCERS, and there are those who are not (me) 12 Tonys notwithstanding (I voted for “The Full Monty”). It’s an actor’s dream to perform these roles — its another task entirely to sit for three hours in an audience being inundated with mean-spiritedness. TheContinue reading “Superb cast salvages “The Producers” at Croswell Opera House”