Deb Miller

“Theater’s revival of Ragtime is Broadway at its very finest, a top-notch production of an American classic with stellar performances, direction, and human themes that touch, entertain, and remain relevant, in their clear connection between then and now.”

“The true events depicted in Good Night, and Good Luck not only speak to the McCarthy era but are also relevant to our present divisive time and government.”

“After her divorce, Sharon needs a housemate for the first time in her life to share her home and expenses in Iowa City.”

“The story, cast, direction, and design are supremely expressive, entertaining, and affecting, and make Home a must-see show, so get your tickets while you can.”

“Overall, there’s a lot of flash and little substance to generate any sympathy.”

“If only the sexualization of women and their nudity in art were not so standard.”

“The well-researched fictionalized historical drama presents a compelling examination of reckless ambition...A prescient view of the background of our current political climate...”

“It’s a whole lot of ghoulish fun.”

“This is must-see feel-good entertainment that deserves all of the accolades it garners.”

“The thin narrative structure and minimal character development are not so much acted as felt in the expressive delivery of the songs...While not every aspect succeeds in presenting a cohesive story, its Broadway debut offers an innovative approach to the musical genre and an often electrifying experience in cutting-edge theater.”

“The world-premiere production at Broadway’s Booth Theatre is an eccentric combination of high-brow references and low-brow laughs that has something to offend everyone, a whole lot to provoke thought, and a refreshingly uplifting moral.”

“The new Broadway production of King Lear is a gripping presentation of a classic, with stellar performances by a formidable star and cast and assertive immediacy in its direction and design.”

“Ain’t Too Proud is a stellar production that elevates the quality of jukebox musicals with its engaging story and direction, top-notch performances, sophisticated design, and a selection of high-voltage choreographed hits that keeps the legacy of Motown alive and ‘Temptation strutting.’”

“Roundabout’s smartly-tweaked presentation of Kiss Me, Kate gives new life to an undeniable Broadway classic, while subtly reminding us of the progress women have made, since Shakespeare’s time and the 1940s.”

“In the words of Be More Chill, this show is ‘lit AF,’ so get your tickets while you still can and be a part of the Broadway premiere of what is surely destined to become a 21st-century classic and to number among the all-time favorite musicals of the Great White Way.”

“MTC’s outstanding production of Choir Boy reaffirms Tarell Alvin McCraney’s position as one of the most profoundly moving and insightful writers of our time.”

“Is The Cher Show an eye-popping and entertaining look at the life and career of the legendary performer, loaded with her fan's favorite songs and familiar performances? Yes it is. But it could have been a whole lot more.”

“The Waverly Gallery is funny till it’s not, and then it is devastating.”

“But, in either case, no one could resist those eyes!”

“Let’s hope we will all remember that message, long after seeing this unforgettable production.”

“If you’re in the mood for a loopy look at game-scamming, a lesson on snooker, and a laugh, The Nap provides an entertaining evening of British-style humor and social farce.”

“It all works and it’s all fabulous; habemus percussio.”

“With Harry Potter and the Cursed Child you will not only relish the unsurpassed production values, you will also take away from this truly superlative work a valuable moralizing lesson that is not just limited to the illustrious students of Hogwarts.”

“Three Tall Women is one towering masterpiece, a rare example of a production that is so perfectly conceived and executed that it enthralls for every second it’s on stage and intrigues long beyond the time we spend in the theater.”

“Making her Broadway debut, Lauren Ridloff turns in an impassioned award-worthy performance as the feisty Sarah, manifesting her frustration, anger, and hurt, as well as her determination, independence, and self-worth.”

“Mean Girls is an uproarious way to teach young girls and teens, and to remind adults, of the importance of being kind and getting along with others despite our differences.”

“Lobby Hero is a smart and funny examination of morality and motivation, which reflects today’s headlines and makes us reconsider the personal quandaries involved in adhering to the truth, when our emotions, loyalties, and instinct for self-preservation get in the way.”

“Three-dimensional, empathetic, and heartrending, Andrew Garfield is a revelation in his starring role as Prior Walter.”

“It’s ‘a real trip,’ a lot of goofy fun, and an amusing reminder that – as sung in the chorus of Buffett’s ‘Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes’ – ‘if we couldn’t laugh, we would all go insane.’”

“The current two-act production, directed by Daniel Sullivan, features Lithgow actively performing his stage adaptations of a pair of short stories from the early decades of the 20th century.”

“This Island gives us many great reasons for why they tell the story, and for why you should immerse yourself in this outstanding production.”

“It’s witty and sensitive, and it will leave you thinking about the old friends you left behind in an earlier chapter of your own life, whether you were ready to or not.”