No longer a Ring virgin, I am now a fully qualified Lord of the Ring after sitting through all 19 or so hours of the Met’s epic, and somewhat controversial, new Ring […]
Met Opera Ring Cycle 2012 review
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes review
Megan Hilty from Smash on stage in a Marilyn Monroe role. Now why didn’t I think of that?
Met Opera Billy Budd review
Avoiding the potential melodrama of a male love triangle, the Met’s rarely seen production of Billy Budd maintains a grave integrity and a compassion for its characters.
2012 Broadway Play reviews
We used to call them “those shows without songs,” but this year’s plays have plenty of songs and music. In fact, two plays took Tony nominations for Best Score, a category that […]
Met Opera The Makropulos Case review
In a style that could almost be described as film noir, The Makropulos Case is a rare entry in the opera thriller genre.
Godspell review
Newcomer Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) is a perfect fit in this frenetic, modern update of Stephen Schwartz’s time-honoured classic.
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess review
The classic folk opera Porgy and Bess shimmers to life in this truncated, but lovingly staged, adaptation.
Once review
An unexpectedly charming treat, Once wins over the audience early and never lets go until the bittersweet end.
Jesus Christ Superstar review
Featuring the best singing currently to be heard on Broadway, Jesus Christ Superstar makes a welcome return in this slick, expertly understated production.
Nice Work If You Can Get It review
Your grandmother’s musical theatre is back on old Broadway in this featherlight confection that’s a daffy delight.
Man in Chair 