Stomp

Filed Under (5, Off Broadway Review) by broadway on 27-02-2009

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Stomp

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Rating: 5 out of 5 masks

This is my most succinct review to date.

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Filed Under (3, Off Broadway Review) by broadway on 14-11-2008

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular

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Rating: 3 out of 5 masks

It’s that time of year!

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What’s That Smell: The Music of Jacob Sterling

Filed Under (3, Off Broadway Review) by broadway on 07-11-2008

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What\'s That Smell: The Music of Jacob Sterling

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Rating: 3 out of 5 masks

I’ll explain the title: It’s the title of a musical by Jacob Sterling who was inspired by his visiting mother’s complaint as they walked around the city.  Here’s the thing: Neither the musical nor the composer are real.

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The Marvelous Wonderettes

Filed Under (4, Off Broadway Review) by broadway on 12-09-2008

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The Marvelous Wonderettes

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Rating: 4 out of 5 masks

When I heard about yet another musical featuring songs from the 50s and 60s, I have to admit I was excited.  The last show I saw, which I can’t remember right now (I know it played at the Julia Miles Theatre), was really good.  Granted not all shows that feature some of your favorite songs are good, but what’s the worse that can happen?  It’s most likely more cheaper than going to a concert and if you’re lucky has a good story to tell.

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Jump

Filed Under (3, Broadway News, Off Broadway Review) by broadway on 25-07-2008

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Jump

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Rating: 3 out of 5 masks

It came to my attention on Wednesday that Jump was closed.  Key word: was.  Apparently, the producers saw how much money they were going to rake in in the future and just decided to cut their losses right then and there.  I think this is unfair to people who may have bought tickets on Sunday,  those who saw it on Sunday not knowing it will be the last performance and of course the actors.  Since I write reviews about shows currently running on and off Broadway, I thought I would make an exception. Read the rest of this entry »