New York critics weren’t wild about the 2008 stage incarnation of “Shrek the Musical.” But, outside of “The Lion King,” theater critics have pretty much walled off their hearts to popular film cartoons being made into high-priced, Great White Way entertainment. Then again, it’s a tricky business to turn the intricately animated into singing and dancing flesh-and-blood.
Werner Trieschmann
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‘Chicago’ confirms musical’s core qualities
The production combines a wicked sense of humor, a brassy score and tremendous, Brechtian showmanship.
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Review: ‘Chicago’
The star-studded movie, of course, did a lot to raise the profile of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s “Chicago,” but it’s always been a stellar American musical.
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‘The 39 Steps’ impresses
The Rep’s production, directed by Bob Hupp, delivers the silliness with expert flair and even generates an emotional connection.
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Review: ‘The 39 Steps’
The Rep’s production, directed by Bob Hupp, delivers the silliness with expert flair and even generates an emotional connection.
