The Wild, Surreal Teachings Of "Class Dismissed" by Eyal Solomon

By Yani Perez... La MaMa's premiere of Class Dismissed is a wild ride through the surreal world of academia and philosophy, serving up a mix of lecture, party, and fever dreams.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 5:30pm on April 30, 2025☆⚑

Leiter Looks at Books: "Stages: A Theater Memoir" by Eyal Solomon

Book Review by Samuel L. Leiter . . . Casual notes on show-biz books, memoirs and studies, dust gatherers, and hot off the presses.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:56pm on April 30, 2025☆⚑

Ben Stanton Sheds Light On His Lighting Design For "Maybe Happy Ending" by Eyal Solomon

Interview by Meredith Heyman... Ben Stanton discussess how lighting helped to tell the high-tech musical's story

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 1:05pm on April 11, 2025☆⚑

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" offers a wondrous portrait that gradually curdles. by Eyal Solomon

Review by Stuart Miller.... Sarah Snook is phenomenal and the use of screens in this one-woman show works brilliantly--until it doesn't.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:43pm on April 9, 2025☆⚑

Leiter Looks at Books: "No Applause"Just Throw Money: The Book That Made Vaudeville Famous" and "American Vaudeville" by Eyal Solomon

Book Reviews by Samuel L. Leiter . . . Casual notes on show-biz books, memoirs and studies, dust gatherers, and hot off the presses.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 2:17pm on April 8, 2025☆⚑

The Siegel Column: Excellent, Okay, and Uh Oh!  by Eyal Solomon

By Barbara & Scott Siegel... can you always count on off-Broadway for high quality? The reviews are in, but the jury's still out.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 2:18pm on April 7, 2025☆⚑

The Siegel Column: Finally, A Great Theater Season is Unfolding! by Eyal Solomon

By Barbara & Scott Siegel... looks like something very right is happening on Broadway! The post The Siegel Column: Finally, A Great Theater Season is Unfolding! appeared first on Theate…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:24am on April 1, 2025☆⚑

"Purpose":  A hilarious, harrowing news play family play by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins by Eyal Solomon

Review by Carol Rocamora... The sins of the fathers are visited upon the sons in this hilarious, harrowing new American family play. The post "Purpose":  A hilarious, harrowing news…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:56pm on March 31, 2025☆⚑

"Operation Mincemeat": Artistic Verisimilitude to an Otherwise Bald and Brassy Narrative by Eyal Solomon

Review by Marilyn Lester... "Operation Mincemeat," a screwball comedy that's dead brilliant, follows London's West End's tradition of wacky fun. The post "Operation Mincemeat": Artistic Veri…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:21pm on March 29, 2025☆⚑

"Love Life" Gets a Rare Encores Revival by Eyal Solomon

Review by Brian Scott Lipton... Brian Stokes Mitchell and Kate Baldwin shine in this obscure 1948 musical. The post "Love Life" Gets a Rare Encores Revival appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 6:38pm on March 28, 2025☆⚑

LEITER LOOKS AT BOOKS " 44th Edition: "A Front Row Seat: An Intimate Look at Broadway, Hollywood, and the Age of Glamour" by Eyal Solomon

LEITER LOOKS AT BOOKS: "Nancy Olson Livingston. A Front Row Seat: An Intimate Look at Broadway, Hollywood, and the Age of Glamour" The post LEITER LOOKS AT BOOKS " 44th Edition: "A Front Row…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 1:49pm on March 26, 2025☆⚑

Andrew Scott Plays and Plays With Chekov's Favorite Uncle in "Vanya" by Eyal Solomon

Review by Stuart Miller... The actor dazzles in playing eight roles although the show ultimately falls short of the hype. The post Andrew Scott Plays and Plays With Chekov's Favorite Uncle i…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 2:56pm on March 21, 2025☆⚑

"We Had a World": an Intermittently Poignant and Funny World by Eyal Solomon

By Stuart Miller... Josh Harmon relies too much on actual experience instead of diving deep in his new play. The post "We Had a World": an Intermittently Poignant and Funny World appeared f…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 3:31pm on March 20, 2025☆⚑

"Buena Vista Social Club" " Where Every Cuban Song Tells a Story by Eyal Solomon

By Carole Di Tosti... The stage adaptation of the Grammy Award-winning album highlights the stories of the its legendary cuban musicians. The post "Buena Vista Social Club" " Where Every Cu…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 3:11pm on March 20, 2025☆⚑

Leiter Looks at Books: "Sonny Boy" by Eyal Solomon

Leiter Looks at Books: "Sonny Boy"... Casual notes on show-biz books, memoirs and studies, dust gatherers, and hot off the presses. The post Leiter Looks at Books: "Sonny Boy" appeared firs…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 3:17pm on March 17, 2025☆⚑

"LAST CALL": Conductors Unbecoming by Eyal Solomon

Review by Samuel L. Leiter... Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan duke it out at Vienna's Hotel Sacher The post "LAST CALL": Conductors Unbecoming appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 3:13pm on March 17, 2025☆⚑

A Chilling, Thrilling Revival of Ibsen's "Ghosts" at Lincoln Center by Eyal Solomon

Review by Carol Rocamora... Jack O'Brien directs a superb cast, featuring the charismatic debut of Levon Hawke The post A Chilling, Thrilling Revival of Ibsen's "Ghosts" at Lincoln Center ap…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 9:10pm on March 10, 2025☆⚑

The Siegel Column  by Eyal Solomon

By Barbara & Scott Siegel... Two Subscription Theatre Companies: Roundabout & MTC - Recent Shows That Lead The Way in Hard Times The post The Siegel Column  appeared first on Thea…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 3:59pm on March 10, 2025☆⚑

"The Hollow Crown:" A Warning From London Theatre by Eyal Solomon

Theatre review by Carol Rocamora... Three timely London productions shed historic light on the perils of leadership in times of crisis The post "The Hollow Crown:" A Warning From London Thea…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 2:11pm on March 7, 2025☆⚑

Leiter Looks at Books: "How to Survive a Killer Musical" by Eyal Solomon

Book Review by Samuel L. Leiter . . . Casual notes on show-biz books, memoirs and studies, dust gatherers, and hot off the presses. The post Leiter Looks at Books: "How to Survive a Killer M…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 8:25am on March 7, 2025☆⚑

"SUMO:" Pseudo Sumo Is Better than No Sumo at All by Eyal Solomon

Review by Samual L. Leiter... Lisa Sanaye Dring wrestles Japan's national sport (aside from baseball) into theatrical shape. The post "SUMO:" Pseudo Sumo Is Better than No Sumo at All appear…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 8:51pm on March 5, 2025☆⚑

Video " Behind the Scenes of "English," with Show Star Marjan Neshat by Eyal Solomon

Video by Meredith Heyman... Marjan Neshat, star of "English," shares with Theater Pizzazz how she continues to relate to her character and why the play is particularly relevant today. The p…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 5:41pm on February 27, 2025☆⚑

"The Price:" When Brothers Clash by Eyal Solomon

Review by Samuel L. Leiter... Arthur Miller's 1968 drama of clashing brothers selling their family furniture could use some elbow grease. The post "The Price:" When Brothers Clash appeared f…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:43pm on February 25, 2025☆⚑

"Curse of the Starving Class:" Shepard Wreaks Havoc and Hilarity… Again! by Eyal Solomon

Review by Carole did Tosti... This 1977 classic still resonates, featuring a stellar cast witha four-legged star worth the price of admission. The post "Curse of the Starving Class:" Shepard…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 7:07pm on February 25, 2025☆⚑

The New York Pops' "Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter" is a Night of Pure Elegance by Eyal Solomon

By Eyal Solomon... Carnegie Hall was transformed into a glittering, jazz-infused celebration of Cole Porter's timeless musical brilliance. The post The New York Pops' "Let's Misbehave: The S…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:08pm on February 14, 2025☆⚑