★★☆☆☆ Even Miss Piggy can’t elevate this generic holiday-season magic show
Broadway
Rob Lake Magic: Less Than the Sum of the Parts
★★☆☆☆ The beloved Muppets serve as comic stooges for a magician best known for appearing on “America’s Got Talent.”
The Queen of Versailles: Chenoweth Is Crowned As Broadway Royalty
★★★★☆ Kristin Chenoweth rules in the role of a lifetime as a true believer in the American Dream
The Queen of Versailles: Kristin Chenoweth Vehicle Breaks Down
★★☆☆☆ Stephen Schwartz-Lindsey Ferrentino musical, Michael Arden directing, tell rich Jackie Siegel’s tale
Little Bear Ridge Road: Small Lives, Writ Large
★★★★★ Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock star in Samuel D. Hunter’s acclaimed drama, previously seen at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Little Bear Ridge Road: Destination Uncertain
★★★★☆ Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock deliver poignant performances in Samuel D. Hunter’s quietly lovely drama
Liberation: This Is How We Change the World
★★★★★ Bess Wohl takes inspiration from her mother’s life for her clever, decade-jumping memory play
Liberation: The Women Are Back and Better than Ever
★★★★☆ Bess Wohl’s feminist-themed play cuts a fine figure in its move to Broadway
Ragtime: Breaking Our Hearts, Opening A Door
★★★★★ Joshua Henry gives what’s destined to be a Tony-winning performance in this much-needed revival
Ragtime: A Triumphant Revival For Our Time
★★★★★ Following last year’s lauded City Center concert, The great musical returns to Broadway with its stellar cast intact led by Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz