William Finn’s autobiographical musical is revived in the Berkshires in a fantastic production. Lane Williamson reviews.
Regional
18 October 2021
Reviews • Regional
Review: Songs for a New World at Paper Mill Playhouse
Paper Mill Playhouse ⋄ 13 October-7 November
By Lane Williamson
Carolee Carmello brings her incredible talent to a New Jersey revival of Jason Robert Brown’s song cycle, but the piece is starting to show its age. Lane Williamson reviews.
16 October 2019
Reviews • Regional
Review: Little Shop of Horrors and The Light in the Piazza in Los Angeles
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion ⋄ Sep 17-Oct 20 (Little Shop), Oct 12-Oct 20 (Piazza)
By Lane Williamson
Two musical revivals in Los Angeles don’t live up to their material, but Mj Rodriguez delivers a stunning performance at the Pasadena Playhouse. Lane Williamson reviews.