Christian Lewis

“A highly clever and comedic script combines with an all-star cast to create a spot-on satire.”

“Drawing on classic musicals, Schmigadoon! brings together hilarious performances, fantastic choreography, charmingly old-school sets, and a clever score and book to craft a pitch-perfect musical satire.”

“Alas, the debate of whether ‘Chess’ can be saved or fixed must continue, for this is likely not the best iteration of the material. What Florence sings rings true for ‘Chess’ overall: ‘I’ve still a lot to prove; there must be more I could achieve.”

“Although a bio-jukebox need not necessarily glorify its subject, it must at minimum justify why they are the subject of a musical in the first place, which "Just in Time" never does.”

“There might be a few bumpy waves in this piratical adaptation, but the booty is well-worth the effort.”

“There may be treasure hidden deep in the cave that is "Floyd Collins," but it may just be too dark and difficult to fully extract it.”

““John Proctor Is the Villain” is the best play of the season, but even more significantly, it is a feminist masterpiece sure to become one of the defining works of art from and about the #MeToo era.”

“Either way, it is, in fact, what you've been needing.”

“Wilde himself wrote that we should not sort things into good and bad, but charming and tedious; this production falls squarely with the latter.”

“"English" very rightfully won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2023, and it's hands down a masterpiece of theater.”

“It’s nearly impossible not to be taken in and enjoy the shimmering, sparkling spectacle before you.”

“Herzog has written a mournful lullaby, somehow simultaneously upsetting and soothing, thoughtful and gut-wrenching.”

“Lempicka is an undeniably compelling and original piece of art, unique within a season dominated by musicals based on existing films or musical catalogs.”

“How to Dance in Ohio is a vital step in the right direction, helping Broadway change for the better and become a more accepting, accessible, and autism-friendly place.”

“Because of that, Summer, 1976 is a must-see–a rare perfect play with two brilliant performances at the center.”

“Hayes' performance in 'Good Night, Oscar' demands to be seen.”

“The Thanksgiving Play is both a hilarious comedy and an effective satire, a crystal clear portrait of the excesses, hypocrisies, mental gymnastics, and sometimes emptiness of so-called wokeness, particularly within the (experimental) theater community.”

“Bad Cinderella has budget and scale but lives up to its name in almost all elements.”

“It’s the most fun you’ll have in a Broadway theater right now.”

“Kimberly Akimbo is the best new musical on Broadway in years. It is everything you could want in a musical.”

“I am not exaggerating when I write that this production of Cost of Living is a major moment in Broadway history.”

“Feldstein tries, and comes nowhere close to succeeding, but reveals something deeper: take Barbra away, and Funny Girl is not a good musical.”

“It is clear that the focus was on Parker and Morse’s performances, and they so superbly showcase that this play is a masterpiece.”

“Birthday Candles should have felt close to home and pulled on my heartstrings, but instead it just felt like a disappointing bite of bland cake overcompensating with achingly sweet buttercream frosting.”

“Paradise Square may not be a great musical, but it is certainly not bad either.”

“Everything about this revival of The Music Man felt generic, it never justified its existence.”

“This Broadway premiere is long-overdue but oh-so welcome.”

“It’s a visionary work that will certainly help put documentary theater back on the map, while also making us question what is even real.”

“Pass Over is the embodiment of that change.”

“Instead, there is a complex masterpiece that far surpasses the already-beloved original.”

“It is clear Yazbeck and Horn are desperately trying to re-brand Tootsie as modern and feminist, but it fails in almost every aspect.”

“Practically every single thing about “Hadestown” is perfect.”

“The problem here is the story—what there is of it—is riddled with clichés and has little substance.”

“"There’s amazing Mackie costumes, there’s hunky backup dancers, there’s plenty of Cher-ism jokes pulled from her tweets, and there is even some feminism in there too...So focus on the rhinestones and the songs you love, and try not to to scoff at the whiplash-inducing, uneven book.”

“Despite the play's potentially formulaic nature and stereotypical characters, it is still quite a gripping drama.”

“If nothing else, Janet McTeer has here proven how true her line is: women deserve difficult roles, given them a chance and they will soar.”

“In a somewhat unmemorable Broadway season, the unprecedented magic of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is the show to see and the one to try to beat come awards night.”

“Patrick Marber and his extraordinary cast have managed to strike comedy gold.”

“Condola Rashad is a star, and now she is right where she belongs, at the center of Daniel Sullivan's revival of 'Saint Joan' at the Freidman Theatre.”

““Escape to Margaritaville” is critic-proof; this musical has a very clear fan base, the Parrotheads, and they do not care if it is a quality piece of musical theater.”

“This production of 'Children of a Lesser God' proves that some plays are best left on the shelf.”

“Nothing about the 'Mean Girls' musical disappoints. Quite simply, it is a triumph.”

“Certainly the play itself — and this production in particular — is prize-worthy.”

“"Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical" is one of the best musicals on Broadway right now, and is certainly the best musical of the season. Quite simply, it is extraordinary.”

“It is mostly lacking the complexity of plot, character, and songs that we expect in a musical nowadays.”

“In a country that is so steeped in racist beliefs, this revival of “M. Butterfly” is a political act, boldly challenging its audience to no longer accept intolerance, stigmatization, or stereotypes.”

“This is a show with a lot of heart.”

“Maybe Miss Saigon could get away with such blatant racism in 1991, but in 2017 the musical feels more problematic than loveable.”

“Platt walks away with this moving show about the secrets we keep and the evergreen hope for being truly seen and loved.”

“"In a play so complicated, it takes a skilled director to balance all the characters and their many subplots. Sadly, it seems that perhaps Elliott was not up for the job...The direction lacks a clear center or focal point...Praise must be given to the supporting cast...These actors helped to round out the piece...”

“It is quite unclear what exactly happens in the 90 minutes that is 'Gary,' or what style it is supposed to be, or if we are supposed to take it seriously.”

“It makes Shakespeare accessible, relatable, and enjoyable.”

“Perhaps this play fared better with more intellectual British audiences, but here on Broadway audiences often want something a bit more stimulating.”

“It may be early, but I am confident when I say that “The Nap” is the low point of the Broadway season.”

“Regardless of who you chose to blame, it is clear that "The Parisian Woman" is likely to become one of the many shows placed in the "Broadway flop" category following it's imminent closing.”

“Despite — or because of — her age, Elaine May is giving what is bound to be one of the most powerful performances of the season.”

“The piece still works, it feels fresh and revolutionary all over again.”

“Overall, the show was quite enjoyable, it just was not exemplary in any particular way.”

“It is a flawless, moving, and incredibly powerful masterpiece.”