Central New York Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 11

BWW Review: THE RAT PACK LOUNGE at The Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown is a Wonderful Escape Back in Time
by Natasha Ashley - September 10, 2018

Cortland Repertory Theatre ended its Summer season with The Rat Pack Lounge at their lovely downtown location. The jukebox musical - showcasing those familiar hit tunes sung by the legendary Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin - is written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick with musical a...

BWW Review: ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Blackfriars Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - September 09, 2018

An exotic, transporting production....

BWW Review: MURDER FOR TWO is Comedic Perfection at The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley - September 04, 2018

The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, New York is at again bringing a standout production to the Finger Lakes. This time around it is the hilarious murder mystery musical Murder for Two, brilliantly directed by Scott Weinstein with music direction by Jeff Cox....

BWW Review: CHARLOTTE'S WEB at Rochester Association Of Performing Arts
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - August 14, 2018

It's not always easy to find a night (or in this case, afternoon) at the theatre that's fun, entertaining, and appropriate for the whole family. Fortunately for you the Rochester Association of Performing Arts (RAPA) is presenting its production of the iconic story 'Charlotte's Web', based on the cl...

BWW Review: HOLIDAY INN at The Merry – Go – Round Playhouse is a Festive Summer Treat
by Natasha Ashley - August 04, 2018

It looks like the Holidays have come early to Auburn's Merry - Go - Round Playhouse with their current production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, delightfully directed by Richard J. Hinds. The heartwarming musical will compel you to tap your feet along to the upbeat tunes. It will put a smile on you...

BWW Review: DOGFIGHT at CenterStage Theatre- JCC Of Greater Rochester
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - July 27, 2018

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BWW Review: The WEST SIDE of the Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, NY
by Richard Sasanow - July 25, 2018

Yes, it's still the Leonard Bernstein centennial and what better way to celebrate than at the Glimmerglass Festival with WEST SIDE STORY. It remains a unique creation, the collaboration of four geniuses: Bernstein himself, of course, Jerome Robbins (choreographer-director), Arthur Laurents (book) an...

BWW Reviews: Extra! Extra! NEWSIES at The Cortland Repertory Theatre is Breathtaking
by Natasha Ashley - July 21, 2018

Nestled in the gorgeous countryside of Cortland County at Cortland Repertory Theatre's (CRT) summer theatre at picturesque Little York Lake is the breathtaking production of Disney's Newsies under the brilliant direction of Mark Reynolds. The production is exciting, powerful, and just pure magic on ...

BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES is Totally Radical at The Central New York Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley - July 16, 2018

What do you get when you mix a stellar group of community theatre actors, a devoted theatre company, and 80's rock hits? The answer is the totally radical production of Rock of Ages now entertaining audiences at the Central New York Playhouse. Director Dan Rowlands has assembled a high energy, talen...

BWW Review: A Bold and Creative ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: A NEW FOLK ROCK MUSICAL Makes History at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley - July 08, 2018

Broadway in the Finger Lakes is at it again in bringing a new and creative musical to audiences at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, a theatrical gem located in Auburn's beautiful Emerson Park. The new musical Anne of Green Gables: A new Folk Rock Musical comes to the theatre directly from four sold out per...

BWW Review: The Central New York Playhouse Rises to the Challenge with INTO THE WOODS
by Natasha Ashley - June 11, 2018

As per usual The Central New York (CNY) Playhouse is entertaining audiences with a challenging musical - and not just any challenging musical, a Sondheim musical. Into the Woods, daringly directed by Korrie Taylor, is yet one more example of CNY Playhouse's guts. If there's one thing the company doe...

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! is Pure Fun at The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley - June 09, 2018

Auburn's Merry-Go-Round Playhouse has opened its 2018 Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival with the very popular, smash hit musical Mamma Mia! The catchy and fun musical, strongly directed by Artistic Director Brett Smock, is packing the house at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, celebrating its 60th a...

BWW Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Dazzles at the Redhouse Arts Center
by Natasha Ashley - June 03, 2018

The Redhouse Arts Center is now entertaining Syracuse audiences with none other than the hilarious and bold musical comedy La Cage Aux Folles. With fabulous direction by Cassie Abate, the Tony Award-winning musical is without a doubt dazzling, powerful, heartwarming, and full of laughs. It is pure c...

BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING Comes to Life at the Landmark Theatre
by Natasha Ashley - May 17, 2018

The classic story of Dirty Dancing by Eleanor Bergstein comes to life on a national tour now playing Syracuse's Landmark Theatre....

BWW Review: Syracuse University's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is Thrilling at Syracuse Stage
by Natasha Ashley - May 07, 2018

There is no doubt that Syracuse University has a fabulous Department of Drama. This time around they are showcasing their talented students in the thrilling and cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors at Syracuse Stage. With book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and toe-tapping tunes by Alan Menken, ...

BWW Review: ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN Rocks The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
by Natasha Ashley - May 04, 2018

Is it a rock concert? A musical production? Or an Irish dance show? Rockin' Road to Dublin can be categorized as all three. The one-night-only engagement of this unique Irish dance and rock concert at Syracuse's Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater proved to be a fantastic experience. It offers a fresh tak...

BWW Review: THE MAGIC PLAY Intrigues at Syracuse Stage
by Natasha Ashley - April 30, 2018

Syracuse Stage concludes its season with an intriguing and mystifying production of The Magic Play. The unique production features a cast of three actors under the astute direction of Halena Kays. It is positively entrancing thanks to the brilliant cast and unique script....

BWW Review: STOMP Sizzles at the Landmark Theatre
by Natasha Ashley - April 18, 2018

The latest tour to entertain Syracuse audiences is none other than STOMP, the international sensation that features the use of some of the most unlikely instruments. On a blustery and cold April day (welcome to Spring in Syracuse) STOMP sizzles inside the historical Landmark Theatre. The multiple aw...

BWW Review: CHESS Has All the Right Moves at Central New York Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley - April 15, 2018

The Central New York Playhouse has one again stepped up, taken a risk, and created something magical with its current musical, Chess. Under Robert G. Searle's clever direction, the entire talented cast Chess cast works together beautifully to deliver a very intriguing and powerful performance of the...

BWW Review: A FEW GOOD MEN is Gripping at the Central New York Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley - March 18, 2018

The latest production entertaining audiences at the Central New York Playhouse is Aaron Sorkin's suspenseful play, A Few Good Men. Sorkin later adapted the play into a major motion picture of the same name starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi Moore. Director Dustin M. Czarny has once again ...

BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS Plays The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
by Natasha Ashley - March 14, 2018

The latest tour entertaining audiences as part of Broadway in Syracuse at the Crouse Hinds Theater is the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots, featuring a book by Harvey Fierstein with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper....

BWW Review: Syracuse City Ballet Charms With ALADDIN at Crouse Hinds Theater
by Natasha Ashley - March 12, 2018

The Syracuse City Ballet, the only professional ballet serving the Central New York community, brought the enchanting ballet of Aladdin to life this past weekend at Crouse Hinds Theater in Syracuse, New York. The production was directed and choreographed by founding artistic director Kathleen Rathbu...

BWW Review: ON GOLDEN POND is Heartwarming at The Redhouse at City Center
by Natasha Ashley - March 10, 2018

Devotion, passion, and drive are just some of the words that come to mind when I think of The Redhouse, 'a nonprofit, multi-arts organization dedicated to the production and presentation of interdisciplinary works, theatre, music and visual art.' The Redhouse has become a large part of the theatre s...

BWW Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN is Compelling at Syracuse Stage
by Natasha Ashley - February 25, 2018

Syracuse Stage has once again brought an intense and gripping production to the local stage. This time around it is Lorraine Hansberry's American classic play A Raisin in the Sun (in a co-production with Indiana Repertory Theatre) captivating audiences....

BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE is Sensational at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
by Natasha Ashley - February 22, 2018

The national tour of the classic musical A Chorus Line is entertaining audiences at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds theatre in Syracuse, New York. The production - restaged by Baayork Lee based on Michael Bennett's original direction and choreography - is 'One Singular Sensation.' With masterful music by ...