Patrick Christiano

“Cromer's stylish staging and Brody's star presence almost make up for the lack of emotional depth on the stage.”

“Mr. Ferguson is not little or an imp, and his performance lacks charm and humor.”

“Murrow, a renowned CBS journalist from the 1950’s, fails to come to life despite a dazzling staging by David Cromer.”

“The story is uplifting yet contrived and obvious.”

“The first act is compelling thought-provoking theater and almost takes your breath away.”

“McCarten’s fictionalize look at two art world icons becomes little more than a tedious exercise, an excuse to share a few salacious details, maybe true, maybe not, about the artists with little, if any, emotional depth except for the contrivances.”

“Unfortunately, Crowe, who directed the musical and wrote the book from his Academy Award winning screenplay did not rethink his source material sufficiently for Broadway, probably feeling the songs would carry the day.”

“The Music Man remains an enduring musical classic, great family fun and with spirited dancing.”

“If audience reaction is any indication MJ is a hit worthy of The King of Pop’s impeccable standards.”

“Michael Mayer’s tepid revival with Adam Driver and Keri Russell as Pale and Anna, respectively, is played more for laughs than emotional subtext and leaves us wanting more.”

“Theatrical staging is a continuous giddy delight.”

“Kline standing out as the glorious spirit of the evening.”

“His meddling here, however, turns the playwright’s dreamlike-meditation into an unrelenting nightmare.”

“The effort here is pure slapstick from the very first moment to the eventual fadeout, and over a two hour-plus running time the repetitive conceit becomes preciously thin.”

“Fish in the Dark starring Larry David is so bad that the irony of the situation becomes funny.”

“Her ego rises above her generosity of spirit making her Callas an unforgettable monster.”

“The variety show gimmick, which on paper might seem cute, seems to suck the life out of the show, despite the fact there is much to like here, even outstanding about CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.”

“Here is unflinching theater that is not afraid to be passionate, bold and raw.”

“Now La Cage is a New York treat worth savoring.”