“I Invented Post-its.” Another cult classic has received the musical treatment, but was it worth it? Romy & Michele: The Musical, now playing Off-Broadway at Stage 42, transforms the 1997 comedy Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion into a neon-bright, campy spectacle, bursting with fabulous fashion and nostalgic moments, though it occasionally stumbles in execution….
“This is what four thousand years old looks like when you moisturize!” So saith Holy Divine, one of the ancient three sisters in a rocking gospel-trio. And we’re off and running on another wild and wonderful Jordan E. Cooper adventure. You remember Cooper’s last mad caper called Aint No Mo’, don’t you, when the playwright,…
This Is Not A Drill, now at the York Theatre, offers a pleasant enough way to pass a couple of hours in the theater. If there are no surprises, then also there’s something to be said about smooth sailing and just enjoying the show. The story of This Is Not A Drill follows 3 tourist…
Take me to church. Please. Saturday Church, now playing at New York Theatre Workshop, opens with the magnificent, ebullient, Tony-winning, can-do-no-wrong J. Harrison Ghee as Black Jesus, asking, “Can I show y’all what collective love looks like? What collective joy looks like? What collective healing looks like?” As directed by Whitney White and based on…
Growing up in the 90s, everyone had heard about the new “Miracle Mop” that was sweeping the nation. But if I told you that in 2025 there’s a musical about this very mop, you’d probably do a double take and ask yourself, “Wait… a mop musical?” Well, that is exactly what is happening Off-Broadway at…
The Ensemble (Photo: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade) Rolling Thunder By Julia Polinsky on July 26, 2025 Rolling Thunder, a new show that originated in Australia, is about the Vietnam era, scored to the music of the times. It’s just opened at New World Stages, rolling out its considerable energy until September 7. Considering that this…
Now at New York Theatre Workshop, Lights Out may seem on the surface to be just another bio-musical, this time about Nat “King Cole” (Dulé Hill in a superb performance) but it is much more than that. Go with an open mind, and you’ll do well, because it’s very, very good. The audience seemed to…
There’s divinity at work – literally – in a show now playing at the Public Theatre. It’s appropriately called Goddess– and it will transport you to a vibrant culture with its heavenly music, supernatural characters, and inspiring message. Most of the scene is set in Mombasa, Kenya, largely at Moto Moto, a free-spirited, underground nightclub….
Bedlam’s Music City, a country-western musical featuring the songs of million-selling songwriter JT Harding, is as warm-hearted and feel-good as a Hallmark Christmas movie. Even if you don’t particularly like country music, some kickass performances from superb performers, a tight, bright musical sound, and a gritty, welcoming, enveloping environment make this almost-jukebox musical a must—see….
Jenny Lee Stern, Chris Collins-Pisano (Photo: Carol Rosegg) Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song By Deirdre Donovan The latest version of Forbidden Broadway is settling in just fine at Theater 555. Created, written, and directed by Gerard Alessandrini, this revue, entitled Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song, is 90-minutes of sheer theatrical fun….