★★★★☆ Ron Shelton’s 38 year old baseball movie makes its mark as a high flying musical
Beyond
From Massachusetts: The Weekend, Angst Upon a Time
★★☆☆☆ A quartet of disaffected souls assembles in the mountains of Western Mass. to explain, indeed overexplain, their problems
From Maine: When Elvis Met The Beatles, A Melding of the Music
★★☆☆☆ The re-creation of a real-life encounter between the King and the Fab Four isn’t as fab as it ought to be
From Massachusetts: Williamstown, New Festival, New Focus
A venerable theater fest rises like a phoenix in its 71st year to celebrate Tennessee Williams
Melba Moore: From Broadway (and Elsewhere) with Love
Returning to 54 Below, the veteran singer and actress looks back on her achievements onstage and off.
From Massachusetts: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) and Fall in Like
★★★★☆ A modest but charming musical rom-com from the UK plucks at the heart, and the players are the main reason
Take The Lead: New Musical Dances Its Heart Out
★★★★☆ Christopher Gattelli helms the original new work based on a true story, featuring a bunch of talented young triple threats.
Judy Collins & Friends: A Joyous Tribute to the Beloved Singer-Songwriter
A sterling line-up of performers celebrated Collins’ 85th birthday at Town Hall.
Queen of the Mist: Mary Testa Goes over Niagara Falls Once More
★★★☆☆ Michael John LaChiusa’s music-theater work returns in a smart concert staging in New Jersey
Melissa Errico at Birdland Theater: For Valentine’s Day, A Touch of Venus
Returning to the venue for her third holiday residency, the Broadway and cabaret veteran is in the mood for love