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Film Review: An Insouciant Double Bill — Rita Hayworth meets Fred Astaire

August 4, 2018
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Womanizing Astaire grasps that Rita is the loveliest catch of all, and a keeper, in this musical treat.

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Book Review: “Big Deal — Bob Fosse and Dance in the American Musical”

July 19, 2018
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Big Deal differs from other Bob Fosse biographies in its focus on the dances themselves.

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Book Review: An Authoritative and Highly Opinionated History of the Musical ‘Chicago’

June 18, 2018
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Ethan Mordden’s volume openly defies anyone to dismiss the American musical as mere fluff.

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Theater Review: “The Wiz”: Not in Kansas Anymore

June 5, 2018
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A delicious, comforting gumbo of a Wiz with all the right ingredients for an upbeat, entertaining evening (or afternoon) at the theater.

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Theater Review: “Jagged Little Pill” — A Relevant and Rocking Brew

May 30, 2018
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In the end, Jagged Little Pill manages to spotlight multiple modern problems while making us care about its characters.

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Theater Review: “Madame Defarge” — Epic Lite

May 24, 2018
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Director Ellie Heyman and her talented cast have their hands full with this new work because it is, in some ways, a tale of two musicals.

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Theater Review: New Rep’s Gritty “Man of La Mancha”

December 11, 2017
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A fresh interpretation does wonders for this stirring production of Man of La Mancha.

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Theater Review: “Gypsy” — A Fine Production of a Troubling Classic Musical

September 14, 2017
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If Gypsy is one of your favorite musicals, chances are you’ll find Lyric Stage’s production of the admired show to be a terrific time.

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Theater Review: “Arrabal” — The Triumph of the Tango

May 20, 2017
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In essence, Arrabal is a celebration of Argentina’s wonderful dance tradition, the Tango.

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Concert Review: Gershwin’s “Of Thee I Sing” at Robbins Auditorium

May 19, 2017
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In all, Chorus pro Musica’s production was witty and diverting, timely in spots and smart throughout

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