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“More than its previous incarnations on the New York stage, this revival is especially thoughtful and lucid.”

“A spectacle of and about our time, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, sets an exciting new bar in theatrical artistry.”

“Were it not for Galvin’s simplicity and charm, this situation could feel way too emotionally exploitative, and stressful.”

“In Prime, an ironic version of a family drama, the entire cast seems entirely at home.”

“May 6, 2024: Bawdy, entertaining, grotesque at times – this revival of Cabaret on Broadway focuses on those elements that have made it a beloved musical for a half century. Hot bodies, great songs, raunchy entertainment explode those elements in a pre-show nightclub act that draws the audience into the Kit Kat Club of today.”

“Being such an awesome harmonist, Manilow imbues the songs with enormous spirit.”

“Among many surprises in this show, Hayes is a brilliant pianist!”

“Fortunately, as adapted by Aaron Sorkin, it’s something of an elixir here.”

“In his transparency he is a radiant man.”

“Its original music, gorgeous staging, and beguiling projections evoke the gift of imagination one experiences reading “The Little Prince” for the first time.”

“Underwood's oracular style is honest and spellbinding.”

“As transparent as she is mysterious, as lucid as she is troubled, as connected to herself as she is to the audience, Linney is an actor one just loves watching.”

“It’s a significant element here, in a musical that begs us to see the obviousness of who we have become.”

“Stephen Daldry directs this production with speed, and effervescence.”

“Cox brings a kind of quotidian ease to this enormous role. Still, he drives this impactful show with urgency, achieving the sense of volition which characterized President Johnson's administration.”

“In more comic mode, Marisa Tomei gives us a passionate, sensual, and sexy Serafina Delle Rose.”

“Try as they may, or as Andre fears they may, we never really pierce the mysteries that are here.”

“Directed by Carrie Cracknell, the production is animated, deeply human, and highly personal.”

“Still, it’s especially exciting to watch these two magnificent actors, who live nakedly on the stage, moment to moment.”

“It's beautifully conceived, executed, and staged in a most unusual way.”

“As Dorothy, he’s adorable, and fierce. Fires the show with energy, and enthusiasm. And he is a swashbuckling tenor.”

“It’s a relentless story, revealing once again, the callousness of The American Dream.”

“Metcalf, on the stage throughout the entire production, never loses her cool, raises her voice, or fails to keep us wrapped in her easy natural presence.”

“It’s the second act of this revival that packs a wham bam punch.”

“Still, the musical numbers, 'Another Op'nin, Another Show,' 'Too Damn Hot,' and 'Wunderbar,' among the greatest in the American Songbook, are the soul of this extraordinary show. And it's totally entertaining!”

“Fueled by a powerful ensemble of actors, it’s a mesmerizing production.”

“That is the beauty of the story, which is neither moralizing nor derogatory about societal norms.”

“Indeed, Christopher Demos-Brown’s new play is highly didactic, addressing the conflicts that prevail between the police and the Black Lives Matter movement.”

“The cheer and joy of the battling cry is enthralling.”

“That director Lila Neugebauer keeps us enwrapped in a story about life’s decline is a remarkable achievement.”

“It’s a comedy well timed for the zeitgeist.”

“Regardless of the title, the soul gripping center of this show is Janet McTeer, and what a whirlwind she is.”

“That the performances are so entertaining is the bread and butter of the show.”

“In Wolfe’s hands every performance on the stage of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre is a world unto itself – a nihilistic one at that.”

“Even if you haven’t read the novels, the play is highly enjoyable.”

“More than a guilty pleasure, My Fair Lady, is a joy, an undaunted celebration of emancipation.”

“Indeed, Billy himself is a study in contradictions.”

“Indeed, the brilliance of the acting shines through in this marvelous production.”

“"As humorous and unpretentious as 'Lobby Hero' is...it’s a delving piece of theater, about the stories we tell ourselves, and others...The complexities of urban life, issues of civic responsibility, the law, crime, romance, and morality ricochet throughout the play...Cullman deftly mines the humor and absurdity of these situations.”

“It is jarring to listen to such empty conversation, so falsely spoken.”

“More importantly, he is probing, and down to earth in analyzing the issues facing our country.”

“If the wonderful confections of American musical theater thrill you, watching this show is like hanging out at Levain Bakery early in the morning, before the first customer arrives.”

“That production is a picnic compared to this nightmare vision of the alternative future.”

“McPherson whimsically juggles the real and the unreal, the sick and the inane.”

“"As reported, 'Come from Away,' appears to be the season’s sleeper...Kelly Devine brings an easy buoyant charm to the choreography, and Christopher Ashley’s direction leaves this humble tale in the hands of an earnest ensemble.”

“LuPone, balancing classical gusto with characteristic bravura, and Ebersole, sweetly and openly alive in show stopping musical numbers, are legendary.”

“Indeed, there is no other musical like it, still it stands on the shoulders of all great musicals, as it extols masterpiece, in and of itself.”

“The answer, my friends, speaks for itself, in this very human and touching drama at Theatre Club.”

“That Moises Kaufman has lifted this production into our contemporary vernacular is a marvelous gift, and one that rests on the shoulders of Michael Urie.”