Broadway Theater Review: St. Joan by Lauren Yarger

Condola Rashad. Photo: Joan MarcusSaint JoanBy George Bernard ShawDirected by Daniel SullivanManhattan Theatre ClubThrough June 10By Lauren YargerGeorge Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan, which doe…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 4:24pm on April 30, 2018[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Mlima's Tale -- TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

 Sahr Ngaujaht. Photo: Joan MarcusMlima's TaleBy Lynn NottageDirected by Jo BonneyThe Public TheaterExtended through June 3By Lauren YargerPulitzer-Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Ruined; Sw…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 1:43pm on April 30, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Travesties by Lauren Yarger

TravestiesBy Tom StoppardDirected by Patrick MarberRoundabout Theatre CompanyThrough June 17By Lauren YargerThe first scene of Tom Stoppard's Travesties, getting a Broadway run by Roundabout…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:43pm on April 30, 2018[SHARE]

Carousel, Spongebob Lead Drama Desk Award Nominations by Lauren Yarger

Jessie-Mueller and Joshua-Henry. Photo: Julieta Cervantes2018 Drama Desk Award Nominations Outstanding PlayAdmissions, by Joshua Harmon, Lincoln Center TheaterMary Jane, by Amy Herzog, …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:56am on April 26, 2018[SHARE]

Spongebob Leads Outer Critics Circle Nominations with 11 by Lauren Yarger

Outer Critics Circle2017-2018 Award NominationsOUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY PLAYThe ChildrenFarinelli and the KingHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildJunkOUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY MUSICALEscape to M…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 1:29pm on April 24, 2018[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Theater Review: This Flat Earth by Lauren Yarger

Lynda Gravátt (above) and Ella Kennedy Davis. Photo: Joan MarcusThis Flat EarthBy Lindsey FerrentinoDirected by Rebecca TaichmanPlaywrights HorizonsThrough April 29By Lauren YargerWhat's …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 5:59pm on April 23, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Carousel with Joshua Henry, Jessie Mueller and Renée Fleming by Lauren Yarger

Jessie-Mueller and Joshua-Henry. Photo: Julieta CervantesCarouselMusic by Richard RodgersLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIChoreography by Justin PeckDirected by Jack O'BrienImperial TheatreThro…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 5:08pm on April 23, 2018[SHARE]

League's Oral History Program Features Chita Rivera by Lauren Yarger

The LPTW Presents Oral History with Legendary Broadway IconChita RiveraMonday, May 76PMThe Bruno Walter AuditoriumNew York Public Library for the Performing Artsat Lincoln CenterCorner of 65…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 3:06pm on April 23, 2018[SHARE]

Casting Announced for Shakespeare in the Park's Othello by Lauren Yarger

The Delacorte Theater in Central Park (courtesy of the Public Theater)Appropriately, on the bard's birthday, casting has been announced for the 2018 Free Shakespeare in the Park product…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 1:31pm on April 23, 2018[SHARE]

Talking About Desperate Measures with Will Shakespeare on His Birthday by Lauren Yarger

The cast of Desperate Measures at the York. Photo: Carol RoseggWill in the WestPeter Kellogg sat down with playwright William Shakespeare on April 23rd, his 454thBirthday, to ask him about h…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:11am on April 23, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Frozen by Lauren Yarger

Patti Murin, Caissie Levy, Jacob Smith. Photo: Deen vanMeerFrozenMusic and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert LopezBook by Jennifer Lee, based on her screenplay with Chris BuckChore…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 5:58pm on April 13, 2018[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Harry Clarke by Lauren Yarger

Billy Crudup. Photo: Carol RoseggHarry ClarkeBy David CaleDirected by Leigh SilvermanMinetta Lane TheatreThrough May 13By Lauren YargerHave you ever told a lie, then had to tell another and …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 3:40pm on April 13, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Children of a Lesser God TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

 Joshua Jackson, Anthony Edwards and Lauren Ridloff. Photo: Matthew MurphyChildren of a Lesser GodBy Mark MedoffDirected by Kenny LeonRoundabout Theatre CompanyBy Lauren YargerThe …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 9:09am on April 12, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Lobby Hero by Lauren Yarger

Lobby HeroBy Kenneth LonerganDirected by Trip CullmanSecond StageBy Lauren YargerTensions of race and sexual harassment surface in Lobby Hero, Second Stage's inaugural production at its Broa…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:38pm on April 9, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Three Tall Women TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Glenda Jackson, Alison Pill and Laurie Metcalf. Photo: Brigitte Lacombe.Three Tall WomenBy Edward AlbeeDirected by Joe MantelloGolden TheatreBy Lauren YargerThree women give towering perform…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:01am on April 3, 2018[SHARE]

Updates on Angels in America, Frozen Reviews by Lauren Yarger

Amanda Lawrence in Angels in America. Photo: Helen MaybanksReviewing updates:To all readers who have been asking. Still waiting to see whether Angels in America can get me in to review (some…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 6:30am on March 29, 2018[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Review: Babette's Feast TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Juliana Francis Kelly, Steven Skybell, Abigail Killeen and Michelle Hurst. Photo: Carol RoseggBabette's FeastConceived and Developed by Abigail KilleenWritten by Rose Courtney,  adapted…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 3:38pm on March 28, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Rocktopia by Lauren Yarger

Rob Evan. Photo: Matthew MurrayRocktopiaCo-Created by Rob Evan and Randall Craig FleischerMusical Direction by Tony BrunoBroadway TheatreThrough April 29By Lauren YargerRock and classical mu…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:18pm on March 28, 2018[SHARE]

Getting Taken Advantage of by a Rodgers and Hart Revue at 54 Below by Lauren Yarger

Christiane Noll By Lauren YargerChristiane Noll, Darius de Haas and Debby Boone took advantage of us at Feinstein's/ 54 Below and we're perfectly fine with that.The singers joined creat…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:35am on March 28, 2018[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Admissions TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Jessica Hecht, Andrew Garman, and Ben Edelman Photo: Jeremy DanielAdmissionsBy Joshua HarmonDirected by Daniel AukinLincoln Center TheaterThrough May 6By Lauren YargerPeople of Color are goo…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 6:02pm on March 26, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Escape to Magaritaville by Lauren Yarger

Lisa Howard, Alison Luff, Paul Alexander Nolan and Eric Petersen. Photo:Matthew MurphyEscape to MargaritavilleMusic and Lyrics By Jimmy Buffett Book By Greg Garcia and Mike O'Malley&nbs…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 4:59pm on March 26, 2018[SHARE]

Calling All Theater Lovers! by Lauren Yarger

Centennial Memorial TempleYou are invited to an open house to see an art deco theater now available for rental in New York.The Centennial Memorial Temple on 14th Street is a step back into t…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:25am on March 26, 2018[SHARE]

Jenn Colella, Katrina Lenk Will Announce Outer Critics Nominations by Lauren Yarger

Katrina LenkJenn Colella (Come From Away) and Katrina Lenk (The Band's Visit) will announce the nominees for the 2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards.Jenn ColellaThe announcement will be made 11…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 3:57pm on March 19, 2018[SHARE]

A Boot Camp for Critics (but not everyone will be up for it!) by Lauren Yarger

Calling all theater critics. If you haven't experiences the National Theater Critics Institute at the O'Neill Theater Center in Connecticut, you should. In fact, I think it should be require…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:49am on March 15, 2018[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Party Face with Hayley Mills by Lauren Yarger

Gina Costigan and Hayley Mills. Photo: Jeremy DanielParty FaceBy Isobel MahonDirected by Amanda BearseNY City CenterThrough April 8By Lauren YargerOne of the thrills of live stage theater is…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:16am on March 15, 2018[SHARE]