Shrek

Filed Under (4, Broadway Review) by broadway on 06-02-2009

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Shrek

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Rating: 4 out of 5 masks

I had never seen the movie (yes, I’m the one) before, but I had some idea of what it’s about based on what I heard.  One of the main reasons I decided to go was when I found out that it was based on the book by William Steig (had no idea that there was a book) and the movie.

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Billy Elliot

Filed Under (4, Broadway Review) by broadway on 23-01-2009

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Billy Elliot

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Rating: 4 out of 5 masks

In honor of Stephen Daldry’s nomination for The Reader,  I’ve decided to review the Broadway musical version of the movie Billy Elliot.

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Gypsy

Filed Under (4, Broadway Review) by broadway on 02-01-2009

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Gypsy

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Rating: 4 out of 5

A new year, a new review.

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Boeing Boeing

Filed Under (5, Broadway Review) by broadway on 12-12-2008

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Boeing Boeing

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Rating: 5 out of 5 masks

I’ve decided to make this week a two-fer.

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13

Filed Under (5, Broadway Review) by broadway on 12-12-2008

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13

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Rating: 5 out of 5 masks

It’s a high school musical for those who love or hate High School Musical.

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Jersey Boys

Filed Under (5, Broadway Review) by broadway on 05-12-2008

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Jersey Boys

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Rating: 5 out of 5 masks

I’m back!  And full of tryptophan (I love turkey).

One good thing about the current economic climate: Shows that were once unavailable to the general public the day of the show are now available.  Especially the decent seats.

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Speed-the-Plow

Filed Under (3, Broadway Review) by broadway on 31-10-2008

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Speed-the-Plow

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Rating: 3 out of 5 masks

And now a review for a show with an expected limited run.

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Spamalot

Filed Under (5, Broadway News, Broadway Review) by broadway on 24-10-2008

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Spamalot

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Rating: 5 out of 5 masks

No, I’m not writing reviews to shows once they announce closing.  If I haven’t written a review yet for a certain show and they just announced their closing, then I choose to write about it.  And judging from the rumor mill more of these show closing reviews will come.  Now on to the review.

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Hairspray

Filed Under (5, Broadway Review) by broadway on 10-10-2008

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Hairspray

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Rating: 5 out of 5 masks

I was going to write this last week, but I still in a state of shock when I found out that Hairspray will close.  Their capacity was nowhere near the 50% mark and I think that it’s a great show that appeals to everyone.

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A Tale of Two Cities

Filed Under (3, Broadway Review) by broadway on 03-10-2008

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A Tale of Two Cities

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Rating: 3 out of 5 masks

It’s been awhile since Broadway has seen a new musical that is well, huge.  Huge vocals, sets, storyline, etc.  And with the arrival of A Tale of Two Cities, we have it all.

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