By Leonard Feigenblatt “Be More Chill” “Be More Chill” had its premiere at the Two Rivers Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey, in 2015. The original cast recording went viral on the internet and was streamed over 100 million times. … Full Story
NYC Theatre: “The Cher Show” and “Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune”
By Leonard Feigenblatt “The Cher Show” “The Cher Show” is a biographical jukebox musical, using the songs made famous by Cher, while telling her story. The cast is a wonderful ensemble and has three actresses playing Cher at different stages … Full Story
NYC Theatre: “Tootsie” and “Hadestown”
By Leonard Feigenblatt “Tootsie” The musical “Tootsie” is based on the wonderfully fun 1982 film that starred Dustin Hoffman and is based on the story by Don McGuire and Larry Gelbart. Michael Dorsey is an unemployed actor who is very … Full Story
NYC Theatre: Leonard’s Tony Predictions
By Leonard Feigenblatt The Tony Awards will be presented live on Sunday night, June 9, at Radio City Music Hall. Special Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards will be presented to iconic actress Rosemary Harris (currently appearing as Mrs. Higgins in the … Full Story
NYC THEATRE: “Who’s Holiday!”
By Leonard Feigenblatt “Who’s Holiday!” is a 55 minute piece of silliness, a under cooked, lightweight, comedy skit. It is written by Matthew Lombardo in rhyming couplets. Remember Cindy Lou Who? She is the 2-year old tot who charms the … Full Story
NYC THEATRE: Fall and Winter Preview
By Leonard Feigenblatt As Summer 2017 is nearing an end, here is a preview of NYC theater and theatrical events coming in fall/winter 2017-2918. New York City Center Oct. 26-Nov. 5, 2017: Matthew Bourne’s/New Adventures The Red Shoes Based on … Full Story
NYC THEATRE: “Six Degrees of Separation”
by Leonard Feigenblatt “Six Degrees of Separation” opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre on Nov. 8, 1990, starring Stockard Channing and Courtney B. Vance. It is John Guare’s best play and it is being revived in a splendid production at … Full Story
NYC THEATRE: “The Boy Who Danced on Air”
By Leonard Feigenblatt The musical “The Boy Who Danced on Air” is inspired by the 2010 PBS Frontline documentary, “The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan.” According to the authors’ note the “documentary about ‘bacha bazi’ – the ancient tradition where … Full Story
NYC Theatre: “Cats” (A Special Edition Holiday Review)
By Leonard Feigenblatt The Broadway revival of Cats has now opened at the Neil Simon Theatre and it features many facets that are reproduced from the original production. Trevor Nunn reproduces his Tony Award winning direction; John Napier reproduces his … Full Story
NYC THEATRE: A Fall Forecast
By Leonard Feigenblatt Transitioning back from beach to city life? What’s new and interesting in New York City’s thriving theatre scene this season might help smooth the adjustment, with performances in store that will inspire and uplift the spirits. Here … Full Story