musical
LES MISERABLES at Fox theater review
– By Cate Marquis – LES MISERABLES returns to the Fox Theater with its rousing tale of revolution and democracy from Dec.11 – 16. “Les Miz” is a big Broadway musical in the most classic sense, with enormous sets, stirring songs, unforgettable characters and an inspiring dramatic story. With its tale of redemption and sympathy…
LOVE NEVER DIES at Fox theater review
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LOVE NEVER DIES continues the “Phantom” story at the Fox – By Cate Marquis – Andrew Lloyd Webber continues his THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with sequel LOVE NEVER DIES at the Fabulous Fox, Sept. 18-30, 2018. The production is the opener for the Fox’s 2018-2019 and that timing couldn’t be better,…
EVITA at Rep theater review
Crowd-pleasing musical “Evita” opens Rep’s 52th season – By Cate Marquis – The Repertory Theater of opened its 52th season with “Evita,” a hit Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice which has previously graced both the Fox and Muny theater stages. Of course, this is the Rep’s own production, not a Broadway…
BOOK OF MORMON at Fox theater review
– By Cate Marquis – The hit musical comedy THE BOOK OF MORMON makes a return to the Fox Theater, May May 29-June 3. Written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the guys behind “South Park,” and Robert Lopez, it is one of the funniest Broadway musicals in recent years but not the typical musical….
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Fox theater review
– By Cate Marquis – “The Phantom of the Opera,” Andrew Lloyd Weber’s legendary hit musical, returns to the Fox Theater May 9-20. This version is a bit different than the classic fans know, a newly burnished production from Cameron Mackintosh. The effects were buffed up, along with the chandelier and the characters have a…
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA at Fox theater review
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA brings magic to Fox – By Cate Marquis – The Fox Theater brings a magical end to the holiday season with “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” a charming, funny musical that combines hummable tunes and a more modern take on the familiar tale, on stage from Dec. 27 to 31. This…
THE KING AND I at Fox theater review
THE KING AND I enchants at Fox – By Cate Marquis – THE KING AND I is a royal treat, a holiday season gift to musical lovers from the Fabulous Fox Theater, now playing until Dec. 10. There is something extra special about seeing this lovely Lincoln Center revival, which won four Tonys, of…
THE BODYGUARD theater review
In THE BODYGUARD, cheese factor is high but Whitney fans won’t care – By Cate Marquis – Whitney Houston fans can relive her biggest movie hit and thrill to her music in THE BODYGUARD, on stage at the Fabulous Fox theater, Oct. 3 – 15. The cheese factor is high in this show but…
MAMMA MIA musical theater review
MAMMA MIA! gives long-running tour a fine send off at Fox – By Cate Marquis – The spandex and ABBA’s ’70s pop songs take the stage one more time for Mamma Mia’s farewell tour, at the Fox Theater, July 28 – 30. The hit musical has been touring for 15 years, and even has…
DIRTY DANCING at Fox theater review
DIRTY DANCING at Fox gives fans time of their lives – By Cate Marquis – For moms who loved the movie “Dirty Dancing,” the Fox Theater has the perfect Mother’s Day treat. Moms will have the time of their lives at the delightful national tour of “Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage,” at…