REVIEW: 'Death Becomes Her' is poisonously, devilishly good ...
Dec 1, 2024 · NEW YORK — Death Becomes Her, the latest film-to-stage adaptation, is a rollicking, hilarious time that perfectly captures the comedic chops of its two leading actors: Megan Hilty, making her Broadway return after several years, and Jennifer Simard, one of the most talented singers of this generation.Together they are comedy heaven, or more like comedy hell, in this devilishly fun show.
INTERVIEW: Rediscovering the influential TV series ‘Red Dwarf’
Nov 1, 2024 · Photo: Red Dwarf, the successful British TV series, is celebrated in a new unofficial book by Tom Salinsky. Photo courtesy of Pen & Sword Books / Provided by Gingerbread Agency with permission.
INTERVIEW: Tilly Evans-Krueger has been with 'The Outsiders' …
Aug 22, 2024 · The Outsiders is the hot ticket on Broadway, thanks to so many factors. The musical is based on the beloved book by S.E. Hinton and the Francis Ford Coppola film adaptation, so audiences have been packing the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre to relive some of those literary and cinematic memories in a new theatrical way. It also doesn’t hurt that this intimate show, directed by Danya Taymor, won ...
INTERVIEW: London’s Scala deserves three exclamation points!!!
Nov 20, 2024 · Scala!!!, the new documentary from directors Jane Giles and Ali Catterall, offers an idea of what the film is all about thanks to its secondary title: The Incredibly Strange Rise and Fall of the World’s Wildest Cinema and How It Influenced a Mixed-Up Generation of Weirdos and Misfits. Take a breath after that one. In other words, Scala is a love letter and nostalgia trip.
INTERVIEW: Philippe Arroyo on the resonating message of ‘& Juliet’
Sep 7, 2024 · Philippe Arroyo has enjoyed the past three years at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Broadway. Eight times per week he can be seen in the role of François in the hit musical & Juliet, which uses the pop music of Max Martin to tell a new version of Shakespeare’s romantic play.Joining him on stage for his Broadway debut are Maya Boyd, Paulo Szot, Betsy Wolfe, Drew Gehling, Justin David ...
REVIEW: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ is an unprecedented marvel
NEW YORK — Director Jamie Lloyd, actors Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis, and the entire cast and crew of the stellar Sunset Boulevard revival, now playing at the St. James Theatre on Broadway, have crafted a remarkable evening of theater that will most certainly be remembered as one of this generation’s most engaging productions. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music soars in …
REVIEW: ‘The Hills of California’ is a stirring family drama
Nov 22, 2024 · NEW YORK — A new Jez Butterworth play is always a cause for celebration.His previous theatrical efforts, including Jerusalem and The Ferryman, were the stuff of Broadway and West End legend.Those two shows will go down in history as some of the best theatergoing experiences of this generation.
INTERVIEW: TAPS returns for ‘Ghost Hunters’ Halloween special
Oct 29, 2021 · Ghost Hunters, one of the most popular paranormal shows in history, is back on discovery+, the streaming network from Discovery.This Halloween, Oct. 31, fans can tune in for a special ghostly investigation that will serve as a sneak peek of the new season. For this adventure, there’s an all-star team assembled, including Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves, Shari DeBenedetti, Dave Tango, Amy Bruni ...
INTERVIEW: Mark Jacoby on bringing honesty to his Neil Diamond ...
Jul 30, 2023 · A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical continues to bring Neil Diamond’s iconic American songbook to rapturous audiences on a nightly basis at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway. The show is not a typical jukebox musical, and that’s thanks to a clever and profound framing device that finds the character of Neil Diamond (Now) involved in an on-stage therapy session, talking about his ...
INTERVIEW: Jamie Ballard makes American stage debut in Jersey …
Oct 28, 2024 · The Curtain rises once again in Jersey City, New Jersey, and this time the theatrical company is bringing William Shakespeare’s Macbeth to audiences. The new production, which continues until Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Nimbus Arts Center, is performed by candlelight and features Jamie Ballard in his American stage debut.Ballard plays the title character, co-starring with Aria Shahghasemi as ...