Elyse Trevers

“The second act goes on too long and, quite frankly, I thought the play had ended several times before it actually did.”

“It’s the sincerity of the performers that wins over the audience.”

“This play was disappointing because it was hard to connect with the characters.”

“Skillfully directed by Whitney White, the show is about celebrating African identity through hair and pursuing American dreams, but, more importantly, it reflects universal themes- the strength of women and the bonds of sisterhood.”

“So this humor has a wry quality to it.”

“If you give it a chance, ‘A One More Time’ is more entertaining than you’d expect.”

“Hayes was a revelation, both in his performance and his playing.”

“Although Herzog’s version is creative and modern, the pared-down play doesn’t do the subject matter justice.”

“Sometimes songs are force fed to move the action.”

“Pope and Bethany look the parts but the script isn't compelling enough.”

“After all these years, 73 year old Stephen McKinley Henderson finally plays the leading man, presenting a master class in acting.”

“In the guise of comedy and satire, it is innovative and thought-provoking.”

“Silly? Sure-but extremely entertaining, especially if you are familiar with the classic play and the popular music.”

“‘Kimberly Akimbo’ is poignant, quirky, and upbeat.”

“‘Almost Famous: The Musical ’ just reinforces that some stories work better in their original media on the screen.”

“The play is beautifully crafted and the characters deftly drawn.”

“Race adds another dimension to this new version of the ‘Death of A Salesman,’ a subtext while enhancing the bigger message.”

“People should never forget their ancestors and where they came from.”

“The actors give marvelous performances and it’s hard to be untouched by the play.”

“The show is simply and ingeniously staged, with an onstage orchestra and a stand of trees as the main scenery.”

“It was actually disconcerting and diminished the tragic elements of the play about a power-hungry man and the destruction his ambitions create.”

“The audience who came to see her, thrilled at a master at work.”

“Although the show is very much like the movie, it falls flat.”

“The show is the rare one, where everything is in its right place.”

“Junk will teach you that for some people, money is warfare.”

“The cast is wonderful and all four have been nominated for theater awards.”

“Under the capable direction of Daniel Sullivan, The Little Foxes is a play worth seeing with much to discuss, especially about the treatment and attitude toward women.”

“Although I already saw it in London, I laughed as much this time as I did last time.”

“And Karl was worth waiting for.”

“Perhaps the lesson is that if a ‘Rain of Fire’ attacks a marriage, a couple can withstand it together or with a lot of laughter.”

“Unfortunately the show has limited audience appeal and I can’t see a younger audience enjoying this the way their parents and grandparents would.”

“This revival has good performances, wonderful music and marvelous sets and costumes.”

“The biggest problem is that the show is that it is dull.”

“Will Audra McDonald win another Tony for this tour de force performance?”

“Without considerable changes...Fish has totally reimagined the musical, infusing a whole new vision into the landmark show...For some, his pared-down version will be exhilarating; for those who love the original, the show will be disappointing and slow...Fish is baring the real emotions of his characters...”

“The voices are beautiful and the actors play their parts well but my problems are with the script.”

“Comer gives a wonderful breathtakingly moving performance, one in which the character changes dramatically and maybe, just maybe, the audience changes as well.”

“Most importantly, it is loads of fun.”

“Brilliantly directed by Rhodes, 'Spamalot' is diverting and entertaining.”

“‘The Cottage’ would have worked better as simply an outright farcical comedy with no attempt at seriousness.”

“Yet the show is less than satisfying.”

“Well-directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, the show is warm and funny yet tinged with supernatural and righteous anger.”

“‘The Shark is Broken’ gives us a look behind the scenes of an iconic film and sometimes the background is even more interesting than the film itself.”

“Although some in the audience found it funny, it struck me as inane.”

“Travesties demands attention from its audience as it challenges our intellect -- but it moves quickly and intelligently so there’s no dozing off.”

“Sadly, however, this musical may not win over any new customers.”