Latest Review Roundups
Review Roundup: DEATH OF ENGLAND: CLOSING TIME at @sohoplace
August 29, 2024 See what the critics are saying about Death of England: Closing Time. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of THE 39 STEPS at Trafalgar Theatre?
August 20, 2024 See what the critics are saying about The 39 Steps at Trafalgar Theatre. Learn more about the show and read the reviews.
Review Roundup: ANTONY & CLEOPATRA at Shakespeare's Globe
August 16, 2024 See what the critics are saying about Antony & Cleopatra at Shakespeare's Globe. Learn more about the production.
Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Returns To Broadway
August 12, 2024 F-R-E-D! The classic musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress celebrates its triumphant return to Broadway for the first time in over 25 years, in a new production starring two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster and Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie! Read the reviews!
Review Roundup: WHEN IT HAPPENS TO YOU At Park Theatre
August 07, 2024 See what the critics are saying about When It Happens to You at Park Theatre. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF?
August 07, 2024 Jordan Fein's new production of Fiddler on the Roof is now open at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. REGIONAL REVIEWS
Review: WICKED at Orpheum Theatre
San Francisco / Bay Area: Linda Hodges on August 31, 2024 What did our critic think of WICKED at Orpheum Theatre?
Review: 13 THE MUSICAL at Players Circle Theater
Ft. Myers/Naples: Fran Thomas on August 31, 2024 What did our critic think of 13 THE MUSICAL at Players Circle Theater?
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Folketeatret
Norway: Christian Ranke on August 31, 2024 Folketeateret’s new production of Jesus Christ Superstar set out to offer a fresh take on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved rock opera, but it felt more like a retread of concepts that had become borderline clichés. Most of the lead actors cannot handle Llloyd Webber's score amd the use of live autotune cheapens the experience. The ensemble (and the orhestra) are the only saving grace in this struggling reimagining.
REVIEW: Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on MAUI
Australia - Sydney: Jade Kops on August 31, 2024 REVIEW: Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on MAUI, bought to the Sydney Opera house by Fresh Movement Collective
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
Des Moines: DC Felton on August 30, 2024 Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle. On Tuesday, the tour of 'Moulin Rouge' opened at the Civic Center for a two-week run. Having seen the show in New York in the summer of 2022, I was looking forward to seeing this show again and seeing how the show was reimagined for the tour. While I loved the impressiveness of the show on Broadway, I wondered if they could recapture that magic on the tour. Were they able to recapture that magic? Continue reading to find out.
Review: COMPANY at Stadteatern
Sweden: Annette Stolt on August 30, 2024 Opening night of Company - entertaining and well played.
Review: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, Shakespeare's Globe
UK / West End: Abbie Grundy on August 30, 2024 Chaos and confusion reign in this laughter-filled production.
Review: MISS SAIGON Doesn't Look Its Age at the Sands Theatre
Singapore: Gilbert Kim Sancha on August 30, 2024 After its critically acclaimed and phenomenal run in Australia, the Philippines, and Taiwan, 'the show which is like dancing on a razor blade with a powerful and poignant story that you cannot do anything gratifying,' as producer Cameron Mackintosh described, returns to Singapore after 23 years.
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: PLASTIC JEEZUS: LEAVE THEM WANTING LESS, Underbelly, Bristo Square
Scotland: Kat Mokrynski on August 30, 2024 Plastic Jeezus: Leave Them Wanting Less, a musical comedy by Simon and Aaron, is an hour of the duo playing ukuleles and singing, all while keeping a deadpan expression on their face.
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: BISHOPS: FAREWELL BRUCE PORCELAIN, Underbelly, Cowgate
Scotland: Kat Mokrynski on August 30, 2024 Walking into Bishops: Farewell Bruce Porcelain, you are greeted by the titular bishops, Chris Curran and Noah Matthews, welcoming you to the funeral of Bruce Porcelain and handing out booklets with the order of service as an organ version of Toto’s “Africa” plays. However, this might not be the kind of funeral we are expecting!
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: THE CONDUCTOR, ZOO Playground
Scotland: Kat Mokrynski on August 30, 2024 The Conductor is a piece of physical comedy by Amadeo Fusca that tells the story of Salvatore Giovanni, a famous conductor known for his over-the-top performances. Amadeo Fusca has taken the character and fleshed it out into an hour-long show, giving audiences insights into the world of the “world-renowned conductor.”
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: ELLIE MACPHERSON: BABE LINCOLN, Pleasance Courtyard
Scotland: Kat Mokrynski on August 30, 2024 Ellie MacPherson: Babe Lincoln begins with MacPherson, dressed as Abraham Lincoln, walking into the room on a pair of stilts, attempting to replicate the height of the iconic historic figure. We then receive a rendition of Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” which is quite the surprise for a cabaret from a historical figure!
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: A JAFFA CAKE MUSICAL, Pleasance Courtyard
Scotland: Kat Mokrynski on August 30, 2024 A Jaffa Cake Musical, written by Sam Cochrane, is a new musical inspired by a tribunal in 1991 that focused on the titular snack, asking a question that would change history - “Is it a cake or is it a biscuit?”
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: HUGE DAVIES: ALBUM FOR MY ANCESTORS (DEAD), Pleasance Courtyard
Scotland: Kat Mokrynski on August 30, 2024 Huge Davies: Album For My Ancestors (Dead) is a musical comedy hour in which Davies takes audiences through his family tree using songs, though the stories may not be what you expect.
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: A LETTER TO LYNDON B JOHNSON OR GOD: WHOEVER READS THIS FIRST, TheSpace @Niddry St
Scotland: Kat Mokrynski on August 30, 2024 A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First, created and performed by Xhloe Rice and Natasha Roland, tells the story of two young Boy Scouts, nicknamed Ace and Grasshopper, who are living in the 1960s. Through physical and verbal storytelling, we are thrown into a world of rope swings and playing pranks on camp counsellors.
Review: THE NORMAL HEART at Redtwist Theatre
Chicago: Zac Thriffiley on August 29, 2024 Redtwist’s THE NORMAL HEART is frequently an emotionally affecting piece, thanks to the powerfully palpable talents of its principal cast. However, some uneven performances and an occasionally murky directorial vision prevent the production’s themes and message from beating forth as forcefully as one might hope.
Review: 1776 at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
Chicago: Tina St. Angelo Wetzel on August 29, 2024 In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Chasing Dreams: Two Years of Artistic Impact and Global Expansion
New York City: Felicitas de la Fare on August 29, 2024 In just two short years, Chasing Dreams has transformed from a passionate idea into a powerful platform for artists across the globe. Founded by Argentinian visionaries Camila Figueiras Meriggi and Delfina Perret, this cabaret series has captured the essence of what it means to pursue one's dreams in the vibrant heart of New York City and beyond.
Patricio Cierna Estrada: The Argentinian Influencer Transforming Dance Across Borders
New York City: Felicitas de la Fare on August 29, 2024 Patricio Cierna Estrada's career in dance exemplifies a profound commitment to both artistic excellence and cultural enrichment. An accomplished Argentine dancer and choreographer, Cierna Estrada has made a significant impact in the United States by integrating his rich Latin heritage into his work. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, he is recognized not only for his expertise as a Hip Hop instructor but also for his distinguished role as a choreographer and respected judge within the dance community.
Review: CHICAGO & EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE TAKE NORTH LITTLE ROCK THROUGH DECADES OF HITS at Simmons Bank Arena
Arkansas: Theresa Bertram on August 29, 2024 Their blend of rock, jazz, and brass elements has created some of the most memorable and innovative music in the industry, and the emotions that they elicited from their fans (including myself) were electrifying. This is a very fleeting moment that I will never forget. |
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