'Sylvia' on Broadway: Matthew Broderick stars in comedy that's all bark, no bite by Christopher Kelly

"Sylvia" is very sweet and very slight -- a valentine to dogs and the owners they have wrapped around their paws.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:04pm on October 27, 2015☆⚑

Broadway bummers: Musical 'Dames at Sea' and N.J.-set 'Ripcord' disappoint by Christopher Kelly

A spoof of musicals is so shrill it seems pitched at those sitting in the balcony of the theater across the street.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 7:58am on October 23, 2015☆⚑

Lupita Nyong'o makes New York stage debut in powerful 'Eclipsed' by Christopher Kelly

That the play never turns suffocatingly grim is a testament to the warmth and humanity of the actresses.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:50pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

'The Gin Game' review: Stars shine in uneven revival by Christopher Kelly

There's probably not much that a pair of old pros like James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson couldn't put over on stage.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:33am on October 15, 2015☆⚑

'Spring Awakening' review: A show whose silences speak volumes by Christopher Kelly

The advance hype has been overstated -- which isn't necessarily to stay that this isn't a terrific production.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:50pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑

'An American in Paris' and 3 other shows to catch up with on Broadway by Christopher Kelly

Before the fall season commences, a look back at some of last season's best shows.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 4:19pm on September 10, 2015☆⚑

'Misalliance' at Shakespeare Theatre: Not quite a Shaw thing by Christopher Kelly

The Shakespeare Theater Company of New Jersey doesn't quite crack the Shaw nut with its respectable but far from thrilling production of "Misalliance."

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:32am on August 14, 2015☆⚑

Why Taye Diggs might be the best Hedwig yet by Christopher Kelly

The Newark-born actor doesn't look especially convincing in a dress, but he brings a provocative edge to his performance

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:06pm on August 12, 2015☆⚑

'Hamilton' on Broadway: It's even better than the hype suggests by Christopher Kelly

Turns out that the Clintons, the Obamas and J. Lo were right -- this much-hyped show is as as wildly ambitious as it is thrillingly executed.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 4:41pm on August 7, 2015☆⚑

WATCH: Our theater critic gives her 2015 Tony Awards predictions by Christopher Kelly

For best musical, it appears to be a showdown between the dark and brooding "Fun Home" and the light and airy "An American in Paris."

SOURCE: NJ.com at 2:42pm on June 3, 2015☆⚑

Taye Diggs first major black actor to star in 'Hedwig' on Broadway by Christopher Kelly

Diggs takes over the role of the East German rock star on July 12

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:57am on May 19, 2015☆⚑

A No. 2 Theater Company Grabs the State Spotlight by Christopher Kelly

With ticket sales soaring and a show headed for Broadway, the Dallas Theater Center is finally in the spotlight.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:48am on August 28, 2011☆⚑