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1. REVIEW: ‘Evita’ looks beautiful
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... – and its whirlwind account of an amazing life. Rob Ashford’s dynamic choreography, steeped in tango and flamenco modes, gives extra sweep and sizzle to the musical’s memorable songs and Cinderella story. ...

2. REVIEW: ‘Pipe Dream’ ain’t up to snuff but should appeal to buffs
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... and Linda Mugleston. Director Marc Bruni and choreographer Kelli Barclay keeps everybody moving quickly through the musical’s more ebbing than flowing processes. Designer John Lee Beatty neatly dresses ...

3. REVIEW: Cheers for ‘NOW. HERE. THIS.’
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... that distract and consume our attention today. The musical’s situation sees show biz buddies Jeff Bowen (who wrote the music and lyrics), Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell (who collaborated on the book), ...

4. REVIEW: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ arrives
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... musical regarding the last days of Christ awaits fans of the show. Whether the musical’s charms attract a fresh generation of converts remains to be seen, but the faithful will not be disappointed. Representing ...

5. REVIEW: See ‘Once’ and you’ll want to see it twice
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... been built across the stage and before the show starts, viewers can go up there, buy a drink, and mingle among the musical’s dozen performers, who are cheerfully jamming away. This interactive feature ...

6. REVIEW: ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ rolls along again
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... hard to follow initially. Once the entire arc of the story is understood, then the musical’s bittersweet beauty and complexity can be enjoyed on subsequent viewings. So, unlike so many things in life, ...

7. REVIEW: World War times unfurl in ‘The Blue Flower’
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... and the rise of the Nazi movement -- plus a 10-member orchestra -- and you’ve got one awfully busy production. That would be okay if the musical’s well-worn social background of Belle Epoch Paris and ...

8. REVIEW: ‘Rent’ returns
(Entertainment/Movies)

... Larson’s variegated, beautifully melodic, pulsating score is unchanged while the text for his colorful East Village circa 1990 reinvention of the “La Boheme” storyline has not been updated. Yet the musical’s ...

9. REVIEW: ‘Hair’ flourishes again on Broadway
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... atmosphere that encapsulates the anti-establishment aura of the musical’s far-off and far-out times. While the show itself ends poignantly on a tragic note, a post-bows dance party that brings viewers ...

10. REVIEW: ‘Lysistrata Jones’ scores big
(Entertainment/Movies)

...  That’s all you need to know about the story, which Beane treats neatly and brightly, peppered with gags about sex-ting and bloggers and white boy gangstas. For all of its giddy ways, the musical’s ...

11. REVIEW: ‘Anything Goes’ packs plenty of pizzazz
(Entertainment/Movies)

... Colin Donnell confidently possesses the Arrow Collar looks and sporty charm required for Reno’s crush, Billy. Smooth indeed as the musical’s leading song-and-dance man, Donnell ably comes across like Bing ...