“Summer, 1976”

“Summer, 1976”

Starring the formidable Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht, “Summer, 1976” is one of the best plays I’ve seen in a long time. After finally catching it last week on Broadway, here’s my review.

“Luminaire” at Cabaret ZaZou

“Luminaire” at Cabaret ZaZou

While in Chicago over the weekend, I had a great time watching amazing acrobats and cabaret performers like Frank Ferrante and Liv Warfield in the intimate setting of Cabaret ZaZou. Here’s my review.

Broadway Sticker Shock

Broadway Sticker Shock

We were excited about going to New York to see two new plays — starring Laura Linney, Jessica Hecht, and Sean Hayes — right up until we saw the ticket prices, which are more outrageous than ever.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

I have raved about the Mischief Theatre, the funny folks responsible for “The Play That Goes Wrong” and “The Goes Wrong Show.” So I was thrilled to finally see their production of “Peter Pan Goes Wrong.”

So-So Saturday Night

So-So Saturday Night

I wasn’t in New York during the run of Billy Crystal’s Broadway musical adaptation of his movie, “Mr. Saturday Night,” but I just watched a filmed version of the stage production. Here’s what I thought of it.