Once, again

I went back to Once to check out the new leads, and came back underwhelmed. Thanks god those songs are still dreamy. Full report here.

Former Idols raid Broadway

A belated cross-post for my latest piece: a look at how former American Idols have fared on Broadway. Click here for details.

Foreign is the new black

Spiral (aka Engrenages), Braquo, Borgen, Prisoners of War ... I rounded up some foreign -- that is, non-English-speaking -- series you need to check out. Click here for details.

Soul Doctor

The new musical Soul Doctor, about "singing rabbi" Shlomo Carlebach, isn't a good fit for Broadway. Sad that the current off-Broadway economics are so insane, because it could have a healthy run there. Click here for my review.

Einstein

The less said about Einstein, the better. Click here for my pan.

Love's Labour's Lost

Alex Timbers and Michael Friedman's adaptation of Love's Labour's Lost works great a lot of the time, which is more than you can say of many musicals. My review's here.

We're Gonna Die

Finally catching up with Young Jean Lee's song cycle at Lincoln Center. Well worth the delay.

First Date

I loved Zachary Levi, half of the couple going on a First Date on Broadway. It's a great feeling to watch a total stage natural. Click here for my review.

Richard III

Richard III in the park(ing lot) is a trial. More gruesome details in my review here.

Preview of Rubble

I talked to Simpsons writer/producer Mike Reiss as his new play, Rubble, is about to open at the Fringe. Click here for more.

Harbor

Chad Beguelin sets up a mini-clash of civilizations (really mini) in his new Primary Stages play, Harbor. Click here for my review.

Shida

Piling up clichés, solo musical Shida feels like an overwrought after-school special. My review's here.