Tag: Scott Shepherd

By Alix Cohen… Peter Tate\’s electrifying Picasso captivates while exposing the devastating personal cost of artistic brilliance.

By Stuart Miller… After a soapy start this poignant play is a nuanced and delicate examination of the lives of its four women.

By Review by Ron Fassler… With so many interesting plays these days dealing with young teenage women, Dad Don\’t Read This struggles to find its place among them

By Alix Cohen… Mary Foster Conklin\’s sophisticated jazz artistry shines through eclectic repertoire, impeccable phrasing, and irresistible musical warmth.

By Alix Cohen… Michael Feinstein celebrates Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini with elegance, insight, superb musicianship, and infectious swing.

By Alix Cohen… Laurie Krauz and Daryl Kojak transform familiar standards into fearless, deeply personal works of jazz artistry.

By Alix Cohen… A heartfelt all-star tribute celebrates Sidney Myer, the generous soul at the heart of New York cabaret.

By Alix Cohen… A powerhouse cast channels conviction into an emotionally charged evening where cabaret and activism become one.

By Ron Fassler… A chat with Megan Hilty about her new Café Carlyle show and what inspires her about playing at the legendary supper club.

By Alix Cohen… Two slight plays- the first more than the second- show Frank Cossa has an ear for naturalistic dialogue.

By Alix Cohen… A moving, beautifully performed musical explores mental illness with honesty, compassion, and emotional intelligence.

By Alix Cohen… An all-star celebration of My Fair Lady honors Irish Rep with warmth, wit, and irresistible theatrical joy.

By Alix Cohen… An energetic, beautifully acted Romeo and Juliet loses momentum by withholding too much dialogue from English-speaking audiences.

By Carol Rocamora… History feels alarmingly current in this riveting portrait of political persecution.

By Alix Cohen… The New York Cabaret Convention celebrates tradition, discovery, and the enduring vitality of an evolving art form.

By Carol Rocamora… Kip Williams transforms Genet’s dark tale of obsession and revenge into a visually astonishing theatrical experience that blurs the line between stage and screen.

By Walter Murphy… Murder, mistaken motives, and absurd twists fuel this fast-moving improvised homage to Alfred Hitchcock.

By Alix Cohen… A beautifully conceived tribute reveals why the Bergmans\’ songs continue to touch hearts across generations.

By Alix Cohen… Scottish Ballet\’s Mary, Queen of Scots is a stunning masterpiece of choreography, storytelling, and visual artistry.

By Eyal Solomon, Publisher/Editor, Theater Pizzazz…TheaterPizzazz has named author and theater historian Ron Fassler its first Chief Theatre Critic. 

By Alix Cohen… Robert Montano\’s riveting autobiographical play is an exhilarating, deeply moving portrait of passion, sacrifice, and resilience

By Ron Fassler… This immersive gem pairs smart writing with flawless performances for one of the season\’s most affecting new plays

By Ron Fassler… Adrienne Warren delivers a powerful evening that confirms she\’s as compelling in concert as on Broadway.

By Alix Cohen… A witty, inventive adaptation distills Dickens\’ epic into two exuberant hours of theatrical delight.

By Alix Cohen… ake Brasch\’s remarkable debut finds unexpected hope where addiction, memory loss, and family collide.

By Alix Cohen… Lucille Carr-Kaffashan brings intelligence and vocal polish to a show that needs more heart-to-heart connection.

By Alix CohenIt takes artistic audacity for a female artist to offer a show of Barbra Streisand...

By Alix Cohen… arah Carson weaves Welsh history, family, and song into a deeply moving, beautifully crafted cabaret.

By Alix CohenThe night before her wedding, Maggie (Quincy Tyler Berstine) almost opted...

by Melissa Griegel Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards took place...

by Melissa Griegel Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Prior to the 70th Annual 2026 Drama Desk...

By Barbara & Scott Siegel… Some thoughts, this award season, on Masquerade, Schmigadoon!, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, The Lost Boys, Becky Shaw and Titanique.

By Alix CohenOutside Mullingar is the tale of two lonely souls livin’ side by side on neighboring...

By Alix Cohen“If Con Ed could wire KT Sullivan, Manhattan would light up like Christmas. Vibrating...