Worst Theater Idea Of The Year
When I read there’s going to be a Broadway version of this classic movie, I thought it was a joke. But it’s real — and an incredibly stupid idea. I explain why here.
A Mel Brooks Broadway Story
Looking up at the enormous interior of the Palace Theatre, I was reminded of this story Mel Brooks has told about the first show he saw on Broadway.
Broadway: “John Proctor Is The Villain”
Here’s my review of a new play that gets its inspiration from Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” and is attracting an under-35 audience to see its star, Sadie Sink of “Stranger Things.”
Broadway: “Maybe Happy Ending”
A musical about two robots falling in love? We almost skipped this show based solely on that description, but were glad we changed our minds. Here’s my review.
Broadway: “Operation Mincemeat”
This new musical farce is based on a real story of British spies fooling Hitler about where the Allies would mount an assault on the beaches of Sicily in 1943. I loved it on Broadway last week. Here’s my review.
Broadway: “Glengarry Glen Ross”
I went to see the Broadway revival of David Mamet’s classic play, starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean, and Bill Burr. Here’s my review.
Broadway Video
More Broadway productions, including George Clooney’s “Good Night and Good Luck,” are incorporating video into the proceedings. Having experienced it at another show, let me explain why it’s such a bad idea.
Theater Review: “The Counter”
To finish Broadway Blitz week, here’s my review of “The Counter,” a play about a retired firefighter (Anthony Edwards) and a diner waitress (Susannah Flood) who share secrets over many cups of coffee.