Audra McDonald Dazzles in Steppenwolf Concert

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Audra McDonald Dazzles in Steppenwolf Concert

May 25, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

by Peter Thomas Ricci The term “National Treasure” is one of the more irritating cliches in the performing arts, yet it is entirely appropriate when applied to the luminous Audra […]

Lyric’s ‘My Fair Lady’ an Energetic, Witty Delight

May 08, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

by Peter Thomas Ricci Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s musical “My Fair Lady” is among the most beloved of the classic musicals, with multiple Broadway stagings and a film […]

‘Aladdin’ Brings Spectacle, Disney Charm to the Cadillac Palace

Apr 21, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

by Peter Thomas Ricci ‘Disney’s Aladdin,’ which opened a limited run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre this week, is among the most spectacularly staged musicals I have ever seen. With […]

‘Charlie Parker’s Yardbird’ Richly Explores Life of Talented, Tormented Musical Genius

Mar 25, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Charlie Parker was no mere jazz saxophonist. One of the founders of jazz’s bebop movement, he brought a virtuosity to the American art form that had […]

Musical Theatre Review: Theo Ubique’s ‘Most Happy Fella’ an Utter Delight

Mar 14, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

by Peter Thomas Ricci ‘The Most Happy Fella,’ the 1956 musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser – who also wrote ‘Guys and Dolls’ and ‘How to Succeed in […]

Kokandy’s ‘Wiz’ Features Strong Performances, Vague Social Commentary, at Theater Wit

Mar 13, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci In a short essay accompanying the show’s playbill, Lili-Anne Brown – the director of Kokandy Production’s staging of ‘The Wiz’ at Theater Wit – writes of […]