John Kander

Broadway Review: “New York, New York” at the St. James Theatre (Closed on July 30, 2023)

The long-awaited musical “New York, New York” has finally arrived on the Great White Way paying homage to the city that bears its name and dazzling audiences with its signature song. It is a big, splashy musical that makes the heart and soul of New York City it’s star, taking pride in this formidable melting pot, challenging those who have…

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Concert Review: Kathryn Stein Memorial Concert Featuring Chita Rivera at the 92nd Street Y Theresa L. Kaufmann Hall

To begin by stating that Chita Rivera is a legend in her own time would be a factual compliment, but it would not do justice to all that the musical theater icon has accomplished in her exuberant career. Her talent and drive have always been evident. At fifteen years of age she auditioned for the School of American Ballet, was…

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Off-Broadway Review: “The Beast in the Jungle” at the Vineyard Theatre

A novella by Henry James is the inspiration for the new Dance Play “The Beast in the Jungle” which marks the final mainstage production of the Vineyard Theater’s 35th Anniversary Season. The book by David Thompson follows the escapades of John Marcher (a credible Peter Friedman) over several decades, as he battles demons and searches for the single entity that…

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