I gave the show a try but I honestly did not enjoy it at all. it was just not my style and I was…read morevery surprised going into it to find out that the dialogue was exchanged in a Shakespeare Style way (thee, thy, art, etc.) Because of this I felt like I did not get the story line as clearly as it was intended. Partly probably because I zoned out of the dialogue a bit to focus more on the theatrical aspects like lighting, costumes and stage directions. However everyone around me laughed throughout and appeared that the majority of the audience had a really good time. Unfortunately, I didn't get half the things that they were laughing at.

A fresh and fierce musical brought to Broadway with the music of the Go-Gos as the backdrop for an…read moreElizabethian musical comedic dramatic story. The show is entertaining and fun to watch and enjoy as the stories, which include LGBTQ+ themes, unfold. The Hudson theatre with its history and age, houses this modern age musical, that takes place in days of yore. Its an interesting combo from that perspective. The show is filled with talent. Choreography is great and the vocals are amazing. The use of the Go-Gos music blends into the story well and provides a musical you will want to sing along with. Go see this for an uplifting, progressive, fun and entertaining show.

A small-stage performance that reminds us that most Broadway hits are more like Disney on Ice than…read morereal theater. This play was well written, beautifully acted and proves that big productions can't make a story better. It has to be good to begin with. Run don't walk. It ends soon.

One of the best musicals I've seen. Incredible score and cast. It is a very minimal set, but…read moreeveryone is a star, the Orchestra performs easily. The only downside is, I will say none of the songs are truly memorable, and they all seem to play to a similar key.

GO! A great evening in the theatre, and a return to a true Broadway production value: 30 pieces in…read morethe pit, the cast terrific across the board, and spot on direction. I hated the original production, finding it a bloated and overproduced spectacle, at the expense of truly telling the story. THIS production succeeds on every level. The cast members are SINGING actors The set is extremely versatile, using its spare design to great effect via the lighting, set pieces and choreographed movement which defines the many shifting locations. This is a Ragtime on Broadway that succeeds in focusing the myriad storyline threads into a tapestry that is truly moving. I am hoping the trend I have seen this season signals the end of casting celebrity "names" who have no stage training, or aptitude for the craft needed to create a a genuine Musical Theatre performance. This RAGTIME joins WHITE CHRISTMAS and FINIAN'S RAINBOW in showcasing the talent level needed for a true musical theater experience.

I had tickets to see a family member perform a ballet routine on stage. What a beautiful theater,…read moreclean and you can basically see from any seat. They had drinks and snacks for sale. Very well organized. For this particular show my sister brought a bouquet of flowers from home but she had to leave them outside by the staircase and pick them up after the show. So if you bring flowers just be aware that you cannot bring them inside the theater. The bathrooms were clean and the location is great as you have some restaurants nearby.

I attended The two ballet shows at the David H. Koch Theater, and it was a beautiful experience…read morefrom start to finish. Seeing The Nutcracker and it will likely become a yearly tradition. The theater itself is stunning: elegant, spacious, and well organized. The seating was comfortable I been in the first ring center and the 3rd ring and both had great views, and I was very happy with my seats. They have multiple bathrooms and a snack shop. They also serve drinks and the place is well kept will continue coming here

This musical is such a fun and hilarious spin on Romeo and Juliet! I'm not much of a Shakespeare…read morefan, but I do love a lot of the work his plays have inspired, and this falls right in that sweet spot. Essentially, Romeo is cryogenically frozen (or something along those lines) and wakes up in Verona in the 1950s, where he spots a woman who looks just like his beloved Juliet but is actually Bernadette, the daughter of a mob boss. Foolishly stubborn in believing she's Juliet despite her protestations, he sneakily follows her back to her hometown in Brooklyn. I lucked out in getting free tickets for two, and I wasn't sure what to expect, but we had such a good time that in hindsight we would've paid a good amount for our tickets (and honestly, the regular prices are still pretty cheap). The cast was fantastic, the script was hilarious with just the right amount of silly cheesiness, the story poked fun at plot points from the original while paying homage to them as well, and the songs were quite catchy. They made great use of the small stage and props as well. We were entertained for the full two hours, no lulls at all, and I've been finding it hard to say that for most of the shows I've watched recently, both on and off Broadway.

I'm at the theater watching this production right now, it's the intermission and I had to take this…read moretime to post a review. The acting in this is incredible. I see ALOT of live entertainment and have never felt compelled to write a review in my life. You will not regret seeing this. The actors are wonderfully cast, the music is great the costumes and score is just excellent. So much these days is just uninteresting even big budget shows leave you feeling bored and uninspired. Romeo and Bernadette will have you laughing, smiling, taping your toes, and wanting to tell all those you love to go

I got the chance to see "Amazing Grace" during the previews and am so glad I did! This Broadway…read moremusical is based on a true story that tells the tale of how John Newton penned the hymn, "Amazing Grace." There is an amazing back story to the song that was about slavery, love, bravery. I was completely mesmerized by the show from the very first moment to the last. The musical really takes the audience on a journey... There were a lot of tough and emotional scenes, especially regarding slave trade. The musical gave us a glimpse of the brutality in which the imprisoned slaves were treated. I found myself feeling deeply for the slaves, and tearing up on quite a few occasions. Despite the hard to watch moments, there were many inspirational moments and gestures of kindness, as well. The actors were superb and really captured the audience's attention with their witty dialogue and beautiful singing. The songs were wonderful: Heartfelt, full of meaning and all the actors had gorgeous voices that harmonized perfectly. The main actors were amazing... Josh Young who played John Newton was handsome, manly and stubborn. His character changed drastically during the show and Young portrayed this gracefully. Erin Mackey played Mary Catlett, Newton's love interest and she was absolutely stunningly gorgeous, courageous, compassionate and wonderful. Her soprano voice was pure delight to the ears. There were also a few characters I did not care for, but actually "loved to hate" - They played their villainous parts well. I really liked the lavish costumes as well. The gowns were extravagant in all different colors with lots of pretty lace and material. The outfits for the men were sharp and smart. Overall, "Amazing Grace" was powerful, compelling and beautiful. It will make you cry, laugh, gasp, and feel.

I am so lucky to see this musical in previews! It is going to be hard to get tickets when they…read moreopen. The hymn and song "Amazing Grace" is known throughout the world but most of these people may not know the story of how John Newton wrote and put this hymn to music in 1700s. (I recommend a quick read on John Newton before attending this Broadway show.) The play will take you on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey through the life of John Newton that lead up to the song Amazing Grace. The play has powerful moving scenes that focused on the life of John Newton and the involvement with the brutality of the slave trades. The singing and acting are excellent. The songs are well written. I can't wait for the sound track to come out. Go get tickets now before it officially open on July 16. I can see this show to be very popular and a Tony nominee. Tip: I do not recommend for young children because of the mature topic of slavery and bring tissue for those wet eyes.

Very small, quaint, intimate theater. The play I saw maybe fit 25 people. I saw a one woman play…read morecalled "Divorce! Albanian Style" and it was pretty interesting, funny, shocking, and touching...almost in that exact order. This theatre is literally a hole in the wall and I drove right by it without even blinking an eye, but it is worth the price of a ticket, even though the spring in my seat was broken and stabbing my right butt cheek the whole hour and a half.

FAN GIRL ALERT!…read more This was the first real Broadway show for my two friends. I freely admit that I was the one that was shamelessly promoting this show to them. Partly because I knew the plot (both the Jimmy Stewart/Margaret Sullavan version and the Judy Garland/Van Johnson version), but mostly - and I'm being honest now - because Zac Levi. What can I say...I'm a nerdy fan girl. I'm going to try to steer clear of my OMG's, and squees of joy, and my giddy hand clapping. I'm going to try to keep this review as sane as I can. But OMG, I do love me some Zac Levi! I was interested to see how they had changed this from the two classic films (one dramatic, one also a musical.) I was more interested, though, in Zac's performance. You see, I'd seen him in "First Date" on Broadway a few years earlier, and was eager to see how he'd adapted to being back on stage. Phenomenal! One of the things I adore about him is his sweet sense of humor. Seeing him in person during Comic Con and at Nerd HQ, you get to understand that he's truly humble, fun and intelligent, with a quirky, strange, geeky sense of humor. All of that came out on stage through his character. He made us laugh with his dialogue, facial expressions, and physical antics. In short, he was on point that night, and increased our enjoyment level to 11. I expected that. What I did not expect was to be blown away by every other member of the cast. Laura Benanti is beautiful, with a gorgeous and strong singing voice. She also has a knack for comedic timing, and her facial expressions rivaled those that Zac was pulling. Jane Krakowski (who will always be Elaine to me) was stunning in her portrayal of Ilona. Dancing, singing, laughing her way across the stage, she was fun to watch. And the splits! TWICE a night, sometimes more during matinees. Damn! Gavin Creel was incredible. Playing the character you love to hate to a tee, he elicited laughs from the audience and sang and danced his heart out. Nicholas Barasch, who played Arpad, really impressed me. He was the youngest cast member, that was obvious, but he looked and sounded like a seasoned pro. I could go on, but I'm well aware of the fact that I'm approaching fan-girl squee status. So, let me just say that the score was great (looking forward to the cast album, myself). And while I went specifically for Zac Levi, I left in awe of the whole cast. They were all giving out their best that night (though, at stage door, Zac did say that he felt off, after I'd complimented him. Man, if THAT was an off night, I can't even imagine what an on night would be like!) It's a fun, funny, sweet show. The actors work well together, and the plot isn't hard to follow. If you're looking for a treat, this might be the treat for you. Try me! (You'll get it after seeing the show, trust me!)

A truly fantastic show! My friend and I mostly went because we managed to snag lottery tickets (and…read moreit was Jane and Zac, who we adore from Unbreakable Kimmy and Chuck!). It was thoroughly enjoyable. We didn't have super high expectations because the lead cast consisted of folks who were more actors than musical thespians, per se. But they were incredible and definitely rose to the show! It did start off a bit slow but around 50-75% of the way through it picked up immensely and there were lots of laughs.