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….
The competition of all competitions is underway at the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC) this summer. Under the arrangement of the Really Useful Group, and the inspired direction of Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, a talented 23-member cast are strutting their stuff in Cats: The Jellicle Ball. This is a radical revisiting of the musical…