The Rocky Horror Picture Show is genuinely one of my favorite films of all time. The longest running theatrical release in movie history brought the strange and unusual into the mainstream. Endlessly quotable and bizarrely twisted, that film, hatched from the stage show, still sells out midnight shows and features shadow casts to reenact the … Continue reading Theater Review: The Rocky Horror Show
Theater Review: The Lost Boys
80s vampire horror classic The Lost Boys takes a bite out of the Broadway stage in Michael Arden's lavish, gorgeously-constructed new take on the material. All the familiar story beats are here, punctuated by powerful vocals and a character-first approach that adds surprising depth. With a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch featuring music … Continue reading Theater Review: The Lost Boys
Theater Review: Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Playwright August Wilson can certainly be something of an acquired taste, as evidenced by the reactions to his Fences, The Piano Lesson, and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. His takes on Black America examine a time long gone, yet still feel achingly relevant for the black community. His works often utilize a dash of magical realism … Continue reading Theater Review: Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Theater Review: 11 To Midnight
The sheer volume of Glee alum on the stages of New York City keeps growing by the day, a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy considering that show's focus on the city, especially in seasons 4 and 5. McKinley graduate Heather Morris, one half of iconic TV couple Brittana, showcases her immaculate interpretive dance moves in TikTok … Continue reading Theater Review: 11 To Midnight
Theater Review: Beaches, A New Musical
Bette Midler's 1988 classic tearjerker Beaches has long endured the test of time, even earning multiple Grammy Awards for the iconic, "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Beaches, A New Musical opts to forgo most of that legendary soundtrack, supercharged by Midler ballads, instead forging ahead with a new original score by Michael Stoller, and lyrics … Continue reading Theater Review: Beaches, A New Musical
Theater Review: Schmigadoon!
Even without the background of the Award-winning Apple TV musical series under my belt, Schmigadoon! somehow surpassed my wildest expectations for meta comedy. The concept is a simple one indeed, but has a killer hook: a romantic couple somewhat on the rocks get lost in the woods, emerging in a magical land over a bridge … Continue reading Theater Review: Schmigadoon!
Theater Review: Data
Returning to the Lucille Lortel Theatre well over a decade since 2012's Carrie the Musical, it really struck me just how different the world felt back then. Data, a gripping tech-thriller from playwright Matthew Libby, could not have existed in that version of the theatre sphere. This all feels so specifically 2026 in concept, not too … Continue reading Theater Review: Data
Theater Review: Chess
A theater revival or a movie reinterpretation appears to be Broadway’s bread and butter as of late. One need not look very far to spot them popping up everywhere, with the majority of shows playing today being based on preexisting properties. The riveting, absolutely stunning interpretation of Chess, now playing at the Imperial Theater, certainly … Continue reading Theater Review: Chess
Theater Review: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
When you have five Glee cast alumni on the theatre stages of New York City at the same time, decisions must be made. As an avid obsessive of that show—we’re talking Gleek of the century here—spotting Kevin McHale amongst the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was more than enough to warrant … Continue reading Theater Review: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Theater Review: Bat Boy: The Musical
Reviving the 90s cult classic Bat Boy: The Musical was probably not the most obvious decision when it came to New York City Center’s Annual Gala Presentation. Judging by the only other show I have seen at the venue—Urinetown: The Musical earlier this year—they have a penchant for putting on unique shows that have Broadway … Continue reading Theater Review: Bat Boy: The Musical