Category Archives: Theatre/Show

2017 in lists (Concerts & shows, theatre, books, movies, TV)

Posted on 31 December 2017 by andyq

Concerts, Shows, Theatre & Words Ladies in Black, Lyric Theatre, January: An Australian homegrown musical with music by Tim Finn of Crowded House, this show got great reviews when it was being developed a year go… though the reviews of … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Spamilton, an American Parody, the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre

Posted on 5 June 2017 by andyq

OK. I missed taking a photo of the marquee but this seems appropriate, casually laying my programme down with a glass of (draft?) Chardonnay in Harlem to write a little review, as this show was a little more casual, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jack Viertal’s The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built

Posted on 5 June 2017 by andyq

The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built by Jack Viertel My rating: 3 of 5 stars If you’re a fan of musicals, this is a fun book, for have you ever really stopped to ponder … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Groundhog Day, August Wilson Theatre, NYC

Posted on 5 June 2017 by andyq

I liked this musical. I never saw the movie… but I read a good review in the NYT and I saw that it was nominated for Tony Awards. So, I thought it was worth a shot (and I could get … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Sweat, Studio 54, NYC

Posted on 4 June 2017 by andyq

After seeing nine musicals in a row, I thought it was time for some theatre. It was between this one, A Doll’s House Part 2 and Little Foxes, but this is the one that had rush seating available. It’s gotten … Continue reading →

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Review: Come From Away, Gerald Schoenfield Theatre, NYC

Posted on 4 June 2017 by andyq

I’m fascinated by the phenomenon of Come From Away. It’s a mighty good story (if you don’t know, about how a small town in Canada ended up hosting over many days thousands of stranded passengers who had been rerouted after … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Sunset Boulevard, Palace Theatre, NYC

Posted on 19 May 2017 by andyq

Before the performance, Glenn Close announced that she had been sick and that her voice was not at full strength but there was nowhere she’d rather be than with us tonight. She is obviously a classy actor and woman, and … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Waitress, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, NYC

Posted on 18 May 2017 by andyq

I’ve always like Sara Bareilles. She has a beautiful voice and I think her songwriting is interesting and distinctive. So, seeing that she was starring in her own show, Waitress, which seems to have had some success already on Broadway … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Amélie, Walter Kerr Theatre, NYC

Posted on 15 May 2017 by andyq

Considering which musicals to see, Owen encouraged me to see Amélie as he guesses that it’s not successful enough to ever tour or be put on again… and yet, the chance to hear Philippa Soo sing (famous from Hamilton) is … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Pacific Overtures, Classic Stage Company, NYC

Posted on 15 May 2017 by andyq

I was very happy to score a cheap ticket ($40) to this show through the app TodayTix. My brother saw it recently and enjoyed it. I was curious. I was introduced to Sondheim many years ago when I lived in … Continue reading →

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