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Broadway:Musicals
 | On A Clear Day You Can See Forever <= new
Lerner & Lane fantasy musical has been reconceived with new updated book, but Harry Connick, Jr. can’t make revival soar, by Victor Gluck on Dec. 20 |
 | Bonnie & Clyde <= new
Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes put a glow on this expert show but the dirty linen still can’t be covered up., by Eugene Paul on Dec. 13 |
 | Follies
Ghosts of love, hope and beauty mingle with hurt, guilt and laughter at the final reunion of stars and show girls from decades past. Spine tingling., by Eugene Paul on Sept. 19 |
Broadway:Plays
 | Stick Fly <= new
A hugely attractive, beautifully produced show, an all star cast, a comedy of manners and of ideas. Enjoyable all the way., by Eugene Paul on Dec. 16 |
 | Seminar <= new
Bravura performance by Harry Potter’s Professor Severus Snape as noted editor and writing teacher with the famous sneer , by Victor Gluck on Dec. 8 |
 | Private Lives
Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross are delicious in glamorous revival of Coward’s romantic comedy despite lack of chemistry, by Victor Gluck on Nov. 28 |
 | Ch’Inglish <= new
Don’t do business in China unless you know the language, the people, and the customs. David Henry Hwang’s play-lecture is sharp, funny, insightful., by Eugene Paul on Nov. 16 |
 | Other Desert Cities
A stellar cast brings a mouth watering hit to Broadway under the keenly knowing direction of Joe Mantello., by Eugene Paul on Nov. 12 |
 | Venus In Fur
The Off Broadway hit debuts on Broadway better than ever. With Hugh Dancy and new star Nina Arianda reprising her original role. Hold on to your hats., by Eugene Paul on Nov. 10 |
 | Relatively Speaking
Minor triple bill with two unfunny comedies by Ethan Coen and Elaine May, and one winner from Woody Allen , by Victor Gluck on Nov. 3 |
 | The Mountaintop
History and fantasy make for strange bedfellows in Katori Hall’s new play , by Deirdre Donovan on Oct. 19 |
 | Man And Boy
Frank Langella’s superb performance as industrialist Gregor Antonescu galvanizes cat and mouse game in Rattigan revival, by Victor Gluck on Oct. 17 |
Off-Broadway:Solo Performance
Off-Broadway:Musicals
 | Shlemiel The First
a lovingly crafted portrait of shtetl life in 19th Century Eastern Europe., by Joel Benjamin on Jan. 5 |
 | Once <= new
Beguiling stage version of Irish film musical is a valentine for anyone who has ever been in love,, by Victor Gluck on Dec. 12 |
 | The Grand Duke <= new
Rarely seen fourteenth and last Gilbert and Sullivan collaboration proves to be minor work but charming fun, by Victor Gluck on Nov. 16 |
 | Queen Of The Mist <= new
Impressive chamber musical of first woman to successfully go over Niagara Falls is also somber and humorless, by Victor Gluck on Nov. 10 |
Off-Broadway:Multimedia
 | Braquage <= new
The artist, Olivier Rannou, literally larger than life, opens our minds and brings us back to our imaginations, by R. Pikser on Dec. 22 |
 | Arias With A Twist
A delicious hybrid of drag performance art and puppet artistry, by Joel Benjamin on Oct. 3 |
Off-Broadway:Plays
 | History Of The Robot War <= new
Life, or its facsimile, in a long ago, or not, Russian radio station during the siege of a war by robots against humans and – robots? Chilling! , by Eugene Paul on Jan. 12 |
 | Accidentally, Like A Martyr <= new
A rich portrait of older gay friends in their home away from home, its simplicity and empathy give it a lovely glow., by Joel Benjamin on Jan. 7 |
 | Maple And Vine
Back to the bedrock of American culture set in 1955. the play forces us to rethink our lives, our careers, and our relationships., by Deirdre Donovan on Jan. 1 |
 | Close Up Space <= new
New play with David Hyde Pierce and Rosie Perez set at publishing firm can’t decide if it is comedy, tragedy or satire, by Victor Gluck on Dec. 22 |
 | Hand To God <= new
Askins’ writing had everything: a fascinating story, colorful characters, sex, violence and a comedic sensibility that leaves you laughing, by Joel Benjamin on Dec. 20 |
 | Neighbourhood Watch <= new
Alan Ayckbourn’s utterly delightful new play, his 75th. Righteous zeal has unforeseen consequences. Beware all those good intentions. , by Eugene Paul on Dec. 20 |
 | Art
With this superbly mounted production the Phoenix Theatre Ensemble can proudly accept the mantle of its legendary namesake., by Joel Benjamin on Dec. 11 |
 | Happy Hour
Multiple Oscar winner Ethan Coen offers a depressing evening of comedies that proves that not every premise makes a play , by Victor Gluck on Dec. 7 |
 | The Canterbury Tales Remixed
Canadian hip-hop artist Baba Brinkman revisits the greatest stories ever told and makes them sing., by Deirdre Donovan on Dec. 7 |
 | The Man Who Came To Dinner
The Peccadillo Theater Company’s production of Kaufman and Hart’s dizzy farce is a hoot and a half., by Joel Benjamin on Dec. 7 |
 | The Jazz Singer
Holds up remarkably well as staged by the Metropolitan Playhouse with performances true to the period without being stereotypical caricature, by Joel Benjamin on Dec. 3 |
 | Richard Ii
The Pearl Theatre Company spins a strong Shakespearean production out of a weak king., by Deirdre Donovan on Dec. 1 |
 | Blood And Gifts
Powerfully engrossing docudrama on how the U.S. became involved in the war in Afghanistan, covering ten years of history, by Victor Gluck on Nov. 29 |
 | Burning
Cutting-edge shock-meister Thomas Bradshaw has written his longest and richest play to date on art and theater , by Victor Gluck on Nov. 22 |
 | Horsedreams
Powerful study of both white and blue collar drug addiction gives author Dael Orlandersmith a terrific role, by Victor Gluck on Nov. 22 |
Regional:Musicals
 | Ain’T Misbehavin’
Showbiz veteran Andre De Shields brings his supreme expertise to the Crossroads Theatre, in his revival of the 1978 Fats Waller musical., by Deirdre Donovan on Oct. 11 |
 | My Fair Lady
In one of the most delightful productions you have ever seen the Westchester Broadway Dinner Theater outdoes itself., by Eugene Paul on Oct. 3 |
Music:Opera
Music:Concerts
Music:Cabaret
 | Broadway Originals 2011
Part of The Town Hall’s 7th Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival,, by Linda Amiel Burns on Oct. 23 |
Dance
 | Parsons Dance <= new
David Parsons’ choreographic style has evolved from Paul Taylor-lite into a smooth, muscular style all his own. , by Joel Benjamin on Jan. 14 |
 | American Ballet Theatre’S Nutcracker
Will ABT’s Nutcracker become the moneymaking leviathan that is the New York City Ballet’s version? It certainly has potential., by Joel Benjamin on Jan. 1 |
 | Shen Wei Dance Arts
When an audience becomes part of a significant artistic creation, it becomes an extraordinary event. Happening now, in New York., by Eugene Paul on Dec. 1 |
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