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(L-R) Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan M. Jackson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, James T. Lane, Daniel Yearwood as the Temptations in the Muny’s AIN’T TOO PROUD. Photo credit: Philip Hamer. Courtesy of the Muny – By Cate Marquis – The Muny’s “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations” is hit-packed celebration of one of…

– By Cate Marquis – The Muny’s “Newsies” is an uplifting, hopeful, dancing extravaganza that was inspired by an actual newspaper boys striking in late 19th century New York, a show that mixes drama, humor, hope and heart, with a bit of history. If you love dancing, athletic, exuberant dancing, this is the Muny show…

Taylor Louderman as Nellie Forbush in the Muny’s SOUTH PACIFIC. Photo credit: Philip Hamer. Courtesy of the Muny – By Cate Marquis – The Muny’s “South Pacific” delivers an “enchanting evening” of musical entertainment, despite steamy weather. Fans of classical musicals will find a pitch-perfect show with strong voices, lively dances and a well-staged show…

– By Cate Marquis – The Muny’s “Shrek: The Musical” is sure to delight kiddos and fans alike, with a fun and cute musical version of the favorite animated movie. While all the Muny shows are family-friendly, this is the one most aimed at the younger audience, and sure to please them. Although rainy weather…

– By Cate Marquis – The recent biographical film about Michael Jackson has brought the performer’s name back into the media but before that film, there was Lynn Nottage’s excellent Broadway musical about Michael Jackson, “MJ the Musical.” While the film has stirred controversy by perhaps creating a more edited version of the star and…

(L-R) Blake Segal and Major Attaway in the North American Tour of SPAMALOT. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman. Courtesy of the Fabulous Fox Theater – By Cate Marquis – The Broadway tour of “Monty Python’s Spamalot” returns to the Fabulous Fox Theater May 5-17, 2026. Based on the comedy classic of silliness about…

(L-R) Tawaine Noah as 106, Stephanie Merritt as Servant, and Ronmal Mottley as 105, singing “The Cigarette Song,” in New Line Theatre’s PROMENADE, 2026. Photo credit: Jill Ritter Lindberg. Courtesy of New Line Theater – By Cate Marquis – New Line Theater bills itself as the “bad boy” of musical theater, and that is hilariously…

“Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations” brings great music, synchronized dancing and smooth vocals, along with a dramatic story, to the Fabulous Fox stage, for an all-too-brief run, Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11. It is a Mother’s Day treat. This touring production of the hit Broadway show tells…

“The Addams Family” musical comedy brought a night of delightful fun and warm-hearted comedy to the Stifel Theater on Thursday, April 17. Sadly, the touring show was one-night only, as the show is highly recommended for a night of pure enjoyment, even if you are not much of a fan of either musicals or even…

– By Cate Marquis – The Tony Award-winning “Kimberly Akimbo” is the Fabulous Fox’s must-see show of the season, a show with humor, heart and heartbreak, about a typical teen in New Jersey. Well, not so typical, because in addition to all the usual challenges of high school and adolescence, Kimberly suffers from a rare…