The Wizard of Oz Preview: the Rainbow Connection
I don't blame the Wicked Witch of the West, I wanted those ruby red slippers, too. The first time I saw them I was lying on the floor in my family's den, watching the annual telecast of The Wizard of Oz on television. Back then, you could only really ever see it once a year.
Read MoreThe Midtown Men: Opening Night
The harmonic, swoony sounds of the 1960's provides such a tonic, and tonight's audience for The Midtown Men's opening night at the Opera House drank it up. Thirst quenched.
Read MoreThe Midtown Men Preview: J. Robert Spencer Interview
I recently caught up with Midtown Man J. Robert (Bobby) Spencer by phone, and had a chance to talk about the phenomenal success of their touring show.
Read MoreRodgers+Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
This new Broadway production, now in its second national tour, is very much in-the-moment with its portrayal of Cinderella as an earnest, empowered young woman who is not simply and romantically "rescued" by a handsome prince. No, no. This damsel is not so much in distress but on a mission.
Read MoreThe Cirque Behind the Magic of PIPPIN
There's much more than magic to do in the Tony-winning revival of PIPPIN that flips and flies its way onto the Lexington Opera House stage January 20-22 as the first production of the new year. What sets this production apart from the original 1970's era classic and brought awe to audiences, critics, and Tony voters alike is the stunning artistry of its "resident circus creator", the phenomenal Gypsy Snider.
Read MoreRent Opening Night
The 40th anniversary season of Broadway Live at the Opera House kicked off tonight with a raucous and riveting opening of a new touring production of "Rent," a bohemian phenomenon that just so happens to be celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Read MoreONCE Opening Night
Once is a gentle breath of fresh air. Simple in structure, complex in composition, and deftly performed by one of the most talented ensembles to grace the Lexington Opera House stage this season.
Read MoreOnce
Based on the 2007 film of the same name, ONCE is about as far from traditional Broadway as you can get. If you are weary of the Broadway trend of turning successful Hollywood movies into Broadway musicals (often to cringe-worthy pandering effect, in my opinion), ONCE is a profoundly artistic exception.
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