HE'S BACK . . . BUT HAS WILLY LOMAN EVER LEFT US? by Ron Fassler

By Ron Fassler . . . Anyone serious about theatre will most likely recall their introduction to Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. At age eighteen, when director Mike Nichols saw its or…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:00pm on April 9, 2026☆⚑

'The Approach' " A Round Robin of Relationships by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen Anna (Danielle Ryan), Denise (Kate MacCluggage) and Cora (Carmen M. Herlihy) were at school together and shared rooms. Over the years, life distanced them. Cora, the neediest o…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:15pm on April 9, 2026☆⚑

'Fanny- A Fantasy in G'- The Frustration of Fanny Mendelssohn by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the early Romantic era, famous from childhood, known for his melodic elegance and clarity. This i…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 9:23am on April 9, 2026☆⚑

'Contradictions of The Southern Soul' " Deep Fried Memories by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen Billie Dawson (Sally Mayes) has returned to Livingston, Texas to clear out her mama's house after she passed. Her Southern-influenced accent"closer to Louisiana and Arkansas in…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:00pm on April 6, 2026☆⚑

London Dispatch:  a Raw and Riveting Romeo and Juliet for the New Generation by Eyal Solomon

By Carol Rocamora... Director Robert Icke dazzles us again with an urgent new adaptation of an immortal classic

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 2:52pm on April 3, 2026☆⚑

Jason Graae- 'A Graae Night For Singing' by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen "Jason Graae explores his Graae-ness" is an accurate description for this utterly charming, biographical collage of wit, music and storytelling- not just patter. Graae is a pat…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:04pm on April 2, 2026☆⚑

"DOG DAY AFTERNOON" GETS ANOTHER DAY IN THE SUN by Ron Fassler

Jon Bernthal commands the stage from start to finish, accomplishing that with an honest charisma, a true voice made for the theater, and solid acting chops.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 2:19pm on April 2, 2026☆⚑

"RHINOCEROS" DOES NOT TREAD LIGHTLY IN THESE TRYING TIMES… AND WHY SHOULD IT? by Ron Fassler

"Rhinoceros" couldn't be timelier.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:28pm on March 31, 2026☆⚑

STAMP OF APPROVAL FOR "CHILDREN'S LETTERS TO GOD" by Ron Fassler

Review by Ron Fassler . . . In 1966, children's book author Stoo Hample, along with Eric Marshall, co-edited a small volume of letters to God written by children, aptly titled Children's …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:09am on March 31, 2026☆⚑

Jenn Colella Brings Down the House at 54 Below by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography How many superlatives can I put in my description of Jenn Colella's 54 Below show? Colella wowed audiences for two glorious nights…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 6:35pm on March 30, 2026☆⚑

Linda Eder featuring Billy Stritch Delight Sold-Out 54 Below by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography A favorite 54 Below performer, Linda Eder (Jekyll & Hyde) returned to the illustrious cabaret venue, along with musical director …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:29pm on March 27, 2026☆⚑

'An Evening with The Grand Ole Oprey' by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen The Grand Ole Oprey began in 1925 as Nashville's "WSM Barn Dance", a simple radio show of fiddle tunes and folk songs. A joking, on-air remark gave it the formal name. Quickly …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 3:30pm on March 27, 2026☆⚑

A Cold-Blooded Billionaire Faces His Mortality and Tries to Fight Back by Eyal Solomon

By Stuart Miller... "Spare Parts" asks challenging questions but with a flair for the dramatic.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 2:46pm on March 27, 2026☆⚑

"GIANT" LOOMS MIGHTY IN JOHN LITHGOW'S TOWERING PERFORMANCE by Ron Fassler

The theatrical event of the season.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 9:40am on March 27, 2026☆⚑

The Siegel Column " Two Off-Broadway Gems by Eyal Solomon

By Barbara & Scott Siegel... Before this season's Broadway Onslaught, check out 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' and 'About Time'

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:36am on March 24, 2026☆⚑

"Cold War Choir Practice" Has Many Targets and Hits Most. by Eyal Solomon

By Stuart Miller... The show finds laughter, absurdity and songs in nuclear bombs and socioeconomic divides.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:17am on March 24, 2026☆⚑

The New York Pops Boldly Covered 250 Years of Music At Is March Concert by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz . . . Where does one hear music by the likes of Sam Cooke, Scott Joplin, George and Ira Gershwin, Willie Nelson, Irving Berlin, Talking Heads and Brian Eno, James Weldon Joh…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:35pm on March 23, 2026☆⚑

Stephen Schwartz Joins Liz Callaway for "The Wizard and I" Album Release by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Liz Callaway discovered Stephen Schwartz's Pippin when she was in high school and then made her off-Broadway debut in Schwartz's G…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 3:38pm on March 23, 2026☆⚑

CHARM OVER RAGE PROPEL THIS REVIVAL OF "TRU" by Ron Fassler

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is charming, even if one wishes for someone in the role with a genuine score to settle

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 2:48pm on March 23, 2026☆⚑

'An Evening with Brian Stokes Mitchell'- The Leading Man Returns by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen Brian Stokes Mitchell's life and career span both artistic triumph and personal resilience. Onstage, he rose to the top of Broadway with standout performances in Ragtime and Ki…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:33am on March 23, 2026☆⚑

'Ailey II at The Joyce Theater' by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen Alvin Ailey transformed modern dance by centering Black experience, spirituality, and community in works that speak to universal emotion. His legacy continues to expand access,…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:50pm on March 22, 2026☆⚑

The Charming 'Sunset Circus' is Back by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen What makes Sunset Circus different? "Two things: the story and the intimate environment. Ours is a theatrical show (on stage) in which the circus acts help tell the story. Phys…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:20pm on March 20, 2026☆⚑

New Musicals from Jaime Lozano at Ignite Concert Festival by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography The second annual Ignite Concert Festival is a month-long series of performances at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Av…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 6:00pm on March 20, 2026☆⚑

'Monte Cristo'- A New Musical- In Golden Age Form by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen Remember the Golden Age of musicals whose plots had a linear beginning, middle and end; thwarted lovers, apparent villains, drama, comedy relief, and lush music? Monte Cristo a…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 2:28pm on March 20, 2026☆⚑

THE BENGSONS ARE BACK WITH "MY JOY IS HEAVY" by Ron Fassler

A riveting 70-minutes.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 1:50pm on March 20, 2026☆⚑