I gave the show a try but I honestly did not enjoy it at all. it was just not my style and I was…read morevery surprised going into it to find out that the dialogue was exchanged in a Shakespeare Style way (thee, thy, art, etc.) Because of this I felt like I did not get the story line as clearly as it was intended. Partly probably because I zoned out of the dialogue a bit to focus more on the theatrical aspects like lighting, costumes and stage directions. However everyone around me laughed throughout and appeared that the majority of the audience had a really good time. Unfortunately, I didn't get half the things that they were laughing at.

A fresh and fierce musical brought to Broadway with the music of the Go-Gos as the backdrop for an…read moreElizabethian musical comedic dramatic story. The show is entertaining and fun to watch and enjoy as the stories, which include LGBTQ+ themes, unfold. The Hudson theatre with its history and age, houses this modern age musical, that takes place in days of yore. Its an interesting combo from that perspective. The show is filled with talent. Choreography is great and the vocals are amazing. The use of the Go-Gos music blends into the story well and provides a musical you will want to sing along with. Go see this for an uplifting, progressive, fun and entertaining show.

It's a small location and I came to see an exhibit opening I'd been invited to. I was getting…read moreflooded with emails and even an invite to join their board but it seems if they don't know you or you're not an extrovert then you may as well be invisible. At one point, I was talking to someone and some other guy showed up then whisked the person I was talking to away (who never came back to continue the conversation, by the way). I'm pretty sure it wasn't some "you're annoying and obnoxious" thing since I hadn't exchanged many words with him, I looked as cute as I normally do and this other guy wasn't there when this first guy approached me. I'm also conservative moderate to apolitical and it felt like if you didn't play in the leftist sandbox, you'd also not be welcome (more a vibe than a direct experience) but that didn't feel like how you should treat someone you've contacted to see about being on your board or who has the background I have. You never know who's going to show up to things or who knows who. There are plenty of other cultural organizations and venues I've gone to where I was treated far more warmly and where it didn't feel like some exclusive club. The stars are for the venue itself being very nice and the exhibit itself being thought provoking and interesting.

I went to New York Live Arts to see Nai-Ni Chen Dance company. It was their 30th year anniversary…read more I so enjoyed the performance. It was based on a lot of Chinese themes but brought in everyday politics through dance. I didn't really see the political reference but it was beautiful. The dancers are very talented. The choreography is brilliant. The theater itself is small. If you go wear light clothing it was quite warm. You will not want to wear a heavy sweater or hat. Definitely worth seeing. The theater looks like it has some interesting performances.

I walked in singing: "Some Like It Hot" by the Power Station…read more No! This is a story about two buddies who play instruments, can tap dance as well as sing. They get a gig in a Chicago Mob owned club where they witness the gangsters feeding lead to a rat. The buddies decide to join an all female band and dress like woman to throw off the mob guys. There's singing! There's dancing! There's tap dancing! There's gangsters who are following the band from Chicago to San Diego! Yeah.. Tony Soprano wouldn't have the time to run around for these two guys. In this 2023 story, Joe/Josephine is falling for the main singer, Sugar while the Jerry/Daphine is getting chased around by another guy who falls instantly in love. I laughed out loud, enjoyed the singing as well as the dancing. Feeling Hot Hot Hot! (What, wrong song?) haha

REVIEW: "Some Like It Hot" at the Shubert Theatre on August 31, 2023…read more Like most people who would pay top dollar to see this show, I really love the classic 1959 Billy Wilder comedy primarily because Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe were expert farceurs adept at mistaken identity roundelays. It was that fond memory that made Jamie W. and me hesitate buying tickets. As it turned out, understudies filled the three principal roles at our performance. I had heard great things about Christian Borle and especially J. Harrison Ghee as Joe/Josephine and Jerry/Dsphne respectively, but K.J. Hippensteel and DeMarius R. Copes performed the frantic roles admirably with the requisite high octane energy. Most of the plot followed the movie's storyline faithfully though they shifted the story four years later to the end of Prohibition. Act I suffered by comparison with the movie because there was little surprise introduced in the plot other than the welcome color blindness in the casting. Act II revamped the story to reflect an updated view of societal sensibilities bringing a more contemporary resonance to the characters' plights including Daphne's future with Osgood beyond a punchline. A couple of key roles have been expanded and improved upon, Kevin Del Aguila as a now Mexican-born, love-smitten Osgood and NaTasha Yvette Williams as an especially sassy Sweet Sue, owner of the all-girl band. Both light up the show with sharp comic zest. Unfortunately, Kayla Pecchioni didn't have quite the pipes to turn Sugar into a reimagined Hollywood starlet. The Jazz Age set design recalled "Chicago", though the choreography here is less sinewy and more athletic and sometimes clunky including the complicated physical shenanigans in the final chase scene. The music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were more serviceably bouncy than truly memorable with a couple of exceptions in Act II. Osgood's sweetly rendered "Fly, Mariposa, Fly" and Daphne's defiant declaration of liberation, "You Coulda Knocked Me Over with a Feather", were both standouts. Overall we both liked the show, although at the end of the exuberant production, we felt more exhausted than entertained. But then again, I kept thinking of the movie's perfect ending, "Nobody's perfect." RELATED - Interested in my thoughts on Broadway shows past and present? Here's a collection of reviews I've written: http://bit.ly/31uxyL1

As an active member of the North NJ theatre community for about 10 years now, I am proud to call…read moreStudio Players my "theatre home." They strive to produce interesting shows with quality production values at a very affordable price. They offer a wide variety of shows ranging from relatively new works (they were the first non-professional theatre to be granted the rights to "Birthday Candles"-- just a year after it premiered in NYC with Debra Messing) to beloved favorites. The environment is welcoming, and they have made significant progress since the pandemic in attracting and featuring an inclusive and diverse slate of theatre artists. At $25 a ticket you can rest assured that you are supporting a quality organization who is determined to provide you with a good show!

I have seen some absolutely amazing shows over the years at Studio Players! Last January's "Other…read morePeople's Money" was even ranked as the best community theater performance of 2015 by the Montclair Times. This charmingly intimate theater offers 4 shows a year for 'grown-ups" and also has shows for children and families. This theater is a great value for some very good quality theater at truly affordable prices. Many other community theaters charge more and their quality is substantially lower.

Wow! This was my first time seeing Idina Menzel perform live and boy is she amazing. Redwood is a…read moremusical where NYC meets California vibes. The experience was visually immersive - almost reminded me of an interactive TeamLabs sort of exhibit. Music scores were beautifully sung and composed, much of which were poignant and heart felt songs. Prominent themes include mental health, interpersonal relationships, and healing. While I didn't cry, I did feel very teary eyed for most of the musical as we followed Jesse on her cathartic transformation from start to finish. I don't want to spoil the musical here, but do want to say by the end of the musical, I felt hopeful for Jesse (and indirectly myself) for what the future brings. I feel that this musical is great for adults, especially those who are looking for answers to the existential questions in life. As a millennial, Redwood definitely really hits home. Definitely recommend!

I honestly felt a bit disappointed with Redwood. I was really excited to watch Idina Menzel's…read morecomeback but unfortunately I think it is one of the weaker shows I have seen on Broadway thus far. Here are some of my thoughts: - I first want to note that all the actors were absolutely strong vocal performers and great actors. It was interesting because it felt that they got better as the show went onwards. - There is no intermission and it is a 2-hour show so I got a bit itchy from sitting down for so long at the end. - Every song in here was very grand so in a way, it made no song grand. I think the reason why Defying Gravity works so well its because its one great moment in Wicked, but when every song is giving that moment, I'm not sure it achieves the same effect. - I feel like the plot had some holes in it like why did she survive the fires all of a sudden and why didn't the other scientists who have been in the forest for so long know the tree was called Stella? - This may be me overanalyzing but I thought that it was absolutely fantastic that they had rightful roles for the LGBTQ+ community. What I did think was interesting was how much they leaned into some of the stereotypes of the community, I felt like it was a bit overdone. - The set was pretty cool as it was basically all screens although I wish there were a bit more props to it all. - I do have to say that the music score is absolutely beautiful and it was one of the best orchestra performances I have witnessed. Overall, not sure if I would recommend Redwood. If you were to come to New York and watch one Broadway show, may I recommend some of the classics like Hamilton and Book of Mormon or the Tony Award winning musical The Outsiders instead.

Amazing! I never miss a show. A gem in off broadway. A must see. Alex Roe is a creative genius…read more Metropolitan Playhouse explores America's theatrical heritage to illuminate contemporary American culture. The Playhouse produces early American plays, new plays drawn from American culture and history, and plays from around the world that resonate with the American canon.

I had one of my first NY theater/off broadway experience here and i was impressed! The ticket was…read morepriced cheaply you can afford to dine out after! The crew and staff were very friendly and accommodating! The show itself was well thought of! I'd give a tap on the back for the characters of "Under the Gaslight" for a great job! Behind the worn-out facade of the theater is a jewel of a gem in the East Village! i had a wonderful night!

I had tickets to see a family member perform a ballet routine on stage. What a beautiful theater,…read moreclean and you can basically see from any seat. They had drinks and snacks for sale. Very well organized. For this particular show my sister brought a bouquet of flowers from home but she had to leave them outside by the staircase and pick them up after the show. So if you bring flowers just be aware that you cannot bring them inside the theater. The bathrooms were clean and the location is great as you have some restaurants nearby.

I attended The two ballet shows at the David H. Koch Theater, and it was a beautiful experience…read morefrom start to finish. Seeing The Nutcracker and it will likely become a yearly tradition. The theater itself is stunning: elegant, spacious, and well organized. The seating was comfortable I been in the first ring center and the 3rd ring and both had great views, and I was very happy with my seats. They have multiple bathrooms and a snack shop. They also serve drinks and the place is well kept will continue coming here

Another charming intimate venue to watch great performances. The stage is on the same level as the…read morefirst two rows. The distance from the stage and audience, therefore, is blurred. There are no bad seats. You feel like you are in someone's living room. W 53rd St off 10th Ave (south side) makes this theatre's location breathable compared to others closer to the heart of Times Square. It's nice to watch something intense and then walk out and have the contrast resonate so you can fully absorb and process what you have experienced. Washrooms are unisex with multi-stalls are clean and modern.

Hello! I wanted to personally thank you guys for doing such great work at Ma-Yi Theater Company! I…read moreloved the reading of "Colonialism is Terrible, But Pho is Delicious" by Dustin Chinn! I just wished it were longer! I love your regular productions, but there's something extra special about seeing new works come to life during readings, created by fresh new playwrights. I always tell people that Ma-Yi Theater Company is one of my favorite theater companies hands down! Not just in terms of smaller off off Broadway theater companies but out of ANY theater companies I know! The shows created by your company are always interesting, unique, and inspiring! There is still a lot of work left to gain equal opportunities for people of color in the theater world. I'm proud that you guys are doing your part in that fight! Keep up the great work! I'm looking forward to seeing more wonderfully creative works of genius from Ma-Yi! If any Yelpers get a chance, please see their shows! You won't regret it!