Tag: The American Songbook

By Alix CohenKenneth Ard was in bed when he received a text from a former mentee. Cats: The...

Review by Ron Fassler . . . The title “Peter Filichia and Friends: Broadway Tale and Tunes” tells...

By Walter Murphy… “The Hula Hoopin Queen – The Musical” Stresses the Importance of Community and Competition. Good Life Lessons for Kids

By Eyal Solomon, Theater Pizzazz Editor/Publisher… Scott Siegel’s homage to Ole’ Blue Eyes pays loving respect to Sinatra’s multi-faceted life, music and artistry.

“A smart, sharp play.”

Review by Ron Fassler . . . In describing the place and time of her comedic play Mother...

By Alix CohenPlaywright Eugene O’Neill had a strong personal connection to the sea from his...

By Alix CohenDo NOT be put off by title or fight images. There’s nothing gratuitously violent in...

By Stuart Miller… Storyteller Mary Kate O’Flanagan shares her life and her love of storytelling in a memorable one-woman show

By Alix CohenParched opens with the recording of an actual public service announcement about...

By Alix CohenIt’s the 1950s. We meet Charlie, a regular guy with a penchant for swing music,...

By Melissa Griegel Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Tony®, Emmy, and Grammy nominee Vanessa...

By Alix CohenThirty five year ago, Laurie Krauz and MD, Daryl Kojak had a regular gig at Danny’s...

Review by Ron Fassler . . .  Robert W. Schneider is a director, writer, producer,...

By Stuart Miller… Despite a strong cast and some powerful scenes, the play won’t stick in your memory.

By Alix CohenPlaywright Brian Dykstra has a habit of sneaking up on one with narratives so...

By Eyal Solomon, Publisher, Theater Pizzazz… This revival emerges as a tender and hilarious portrait of childhood, capturing its insecurities, longings, and hard-won small triumphs.

by Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Linda Eder (Jekyll & Hyde) and...

By Alix CohenThere’s little rhyme or reason to Ann Kittredge’s choice of songs this evening except...

Okieriete Onaodowan and Aigner Mizzelle are mesmerizing in this deceptively simple play about lost connections and an arduous path towards reconciliation.

A vibrant tale of terror and woe.

by Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography The Who’s Who of cabaret turned up...

Piano player, composer, arranger, musical director, orchestrator, conductor, and uber-fan Marc...

Fusing opera with funk, Constance Hauman offers a gimmick-free approach organic in nature and orgasmic in execution.

By Alix Cohen”CO＿LAB Theater Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing...

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by  Melissa Griegel Photography     Avenue Q...

The pot is kept boiling throughout its tension-filled 85 minutes.

“A soothing balm in these troubled times.”

A production that feels half-baked.

By Alix CohenWhen Frenchwoman Margot Sergent appeared at the doors of Berklee School of Music 12...

By Alix Cohen“No one could have predicted this is an ironic moment for traditional patriotism…I...

By Alix Cohen”First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes...

By Alix CohenPeter Calo has worked with such diverse artists as Dionne Warwick, Queen Latifah,...

By Eyal Solomon, Publisher & Editor, Theater Pizzazz… Ms. Dean discusses her career and her involvement with the hit musical, from its early Broadway success to its current revival