‘Hairspray’ Tour has Audience Clapping, Tapping and Laughing

‘Hairspray’ Tour has Audience Clapping, Tapping and Laughing

By CB Adams The new North American tour of “Hairspray,” which opened at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, April 5, and runs through Saturday, April... Details
Bejeweled, Bedazzled and Bemused: A Grand ‘My Fair Lady’ at The Fox

Bejeweled, Bedazzled and Bemused: A Grand ‘My Fair Lady’ at The Fox

A Refreshed Grande Dame of Midcentury Musicals Presented in Fine Fashion By CB Adams After the two-year black hole that was the COVID-19 pandemic, this... Details
‘The Lost City’ Is Simple, Harmless Fun For Cynical Times

‘The Lost City’ Is Simple, Harmless Fun For Cynical Times

By Alex McPherson “The Lost City,” directed by Adam and Aaron Nee, is a purely enjoyable action comedy with strong performances that provides comfort food... Details
Oscar Best Picture Nominee: Epic Sci-Fi ‘Dune’ Is Visually Stunning Technical Marvel

Oscar Best Picture Nominee: Epic Sci-Fi ‘Dune’ Is Visually Stunning Technical Marvel

By Lynn VenhausFor 10 days preceding the 94th annual Academy Awards on March 27, we are spotlighting each of the 10 Best Picture nominees.by running... Details
‘X’ Is Soulful Slasher Flick

‘X’ Is Soulful Slasher Flick

By Alex McPherson Paying homage to horror classics like “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” while also subverting clichés to surprising ends, Ti West’s “X” is... Details
The Go-Gos, Greek Romance and Girls Unleashed: New Liners Frolic in Spirited ‘Head Over Heels’

The Go-Gos, Greek Romance and Girls Unleashed: New Liners Frolic in Spirited ‘Head Over Heels’

By Lynn Venhaus Thomas Edison said: “Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration.” That ode to hard work is evident in New Line Theatre’s latest production... Details
Oscar Best Picture Nominee: ‘CODA’ Earns Its Way Into Your Heart

Oscar Best Picture Nominee: ‘CODA’ Earns Its Way Into Your Heart

By Lynn VenhausFor 10 days preceding the 94th annual Academy Awards on March 27, we are spotlighting each of the 10 Best Picture nominees.by running... Details
Oscar Best Picture Nominee: ‘Belfast’ Is Branagh’s Family Memory Piece

Oscar Best Picture Nominee: ‘Belfast’ Is Branagh’s Family Memory Piece

By Lynn VenhausFor 10 days preceding the 94th annual Academy Awards on March 27, we are spotlighting each of the 10 Best Picture nominees.by running... Details
Two Lost Souls Adrift in Vague Tale on Connection in ‘Compartment No. 6’

Two Lost Souls Adrift in Vague Tale on Connection in ‘Compartment No. 6’

By Lynn VenhausIn a world where so much is about timing, perhaps this isn’t an ideal time to watch “Compartment Number 6,” a rather bleak,... Details
‘After Yang’ is Emotionally Intelligent Sci-Fi About an Android’s Impact

‘After Yang’ is Emotionally Intelligent Sci-Fi About an Android’s Impact

By Alex McPherson Patient, meditative, and pulsing with feeling beneath its calming atmosphere, the latest effort by video-essayist-turned-film-director Kogonada, “After Yang,” poses profound questions in... Details