Christopher Caggiano

Theater Commentary: The 2025 Tonys Were a Mess — But the Season Was Glorious

June 9, 2025
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Once again, Tony voters proved that quality and integrity still matter.

Theater Commentary: Star-Driven Plays Are Raking It in on Broadway — “Glengarry Glen Ross,” “Good Night, and Good Luck”

April 10, 2025
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Prices for Broadway tickets are out of control. But that’s not stopping people from buying them — provided they get to see the right Hollywood stars.

Theater Reviews: “Operation Mincemeat” and “Buena Vista Social Club” Reflect a Banner Year for Broadway Musicals

April 3, 2025
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A clever British import and a soulful Cuban music-fest reflect a season that delivers the full range of musical storytelling Broadway’s been missing

Theater Review – Audra McDonald Dazzles as Mama Rose in a Star-Powered “Gypsy” Revival

January 17, 2025
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In a production filled with emotional intensity, Audra McDonald delivers a powerhouse portrayal that elevates a somewhat uneven staging.

Dance Review: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at 50 — A Legacy of Dance, Humor, and Familiar Jokes

December 29, 2024
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After five decades of blending strong technique with playful satire, the Trocks continue to impress, but some of their once-fresh humor feels a bit played out.

Theater Reviews – A Musical Mixed Bag on Broadway

November 25, 2024
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Capsule reviews of five new musicals that opened this month on Broadway.

Theater Review: The Broadway Revival of “Sunset Boulevard” Assaults the Senses

November 9, 2024
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Director Jamie Lloyd’s loud and brash revival is all sound and fury, signifying nothing.

Book Review: “The Year That Made the Musical” Gets the Year Wrong

October 7, 2024
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William A. Everett’s book is well-researched but based on a problematic premise.

Theater Review: Sutton Foster Shines Bright in Broadway Revival of “Once Upon a Mattress”

August 20, 2024
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This “Mattress” is all about Sutton Foster. And that’s a good thing.

Theater Reviews: New Broadway Revivals of “Cabaret,” “The Who’s Tommy,” and “The Wiz” Vie for Attention in a Crowded Season

May 7, 2024
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The spring season has yielded a sizable crop of musical revivals. But how many of them actually bear fruit?

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