★★★☆☆ Musicalizing a hit ’90s rom-com gains luster from the hit ’60s playlist of Bacharach and David
Beyond
Maria Friedman, Legacy: Sondheim Specialist Returns with (another) Masterful Salute
The director of the recent “Merrily We Roll Along” is back in town, singing Sondheim at Café Carlyle
Cheyenne Jackson: Encouraging “Signs of Life” at 54 Below
In his “second annual residency” at the cabaret venue, the Broadway star waxes reflective
From London: Paltrow Ski-Trial Tuner I Wish You Well, on Slippery Slope
★★☆☆☆ Edinburgh Festival Fringe click arrives in West End boisterously loud and pooped out
From London: Imelda Staunton’s Benevolent Hello, Dolly!
★★★☆☆ The London revival shows Dolly in a different but still extremely effective mode
From Maine: A Little Night Music, Big Smiles of a Summer Night
★★★★☆ Julia Murney, Kathleen Turner and an excellent ensemble collaborate on an atypically sensual take on a Wheeler/Sondheim masterpiece
Laura and Linda Benanti: Mothers Know Best–Gifted By Nature, and Nurture
The Broadway star and her talented mom reunite for an evening of vocal and comedic virtuosity
The Grapes of Wrath: Ricky Ian Gordon’s Opera Deserves a Real Run
MasterVoices revives their 2010 concert staging of this opera version of the Steinbeck novel
Storm Large: A Force of Nature Returns to 54 Below
The reality TV alumna once again brings her oversized talent, wit and warmth to a live stage.
Andrea McArdle: The Broadway Baby Returns to Familiar Environs
The “Annie” star revisits highlights of her career in her 54 Below show.