(Seen 1/7/09)
Rodgers and Hart's wonderful musical has been undermined by a lackluster and unpersonable performer in the title role. I did not get to see Christian Hoff as Joey before his accident during previews. Without the presence of a dynamite actor/dancer/singer in that role, director Joe Mantello has been unable to bring life to this classic American musical.
Surprisingly excellent musical performances by accomplished actresses Stockard Channing and Martha Plimpton are a decided asset, but not enough to make up for the lack of chemistry and personality and virtuosity demanded by the role of Joey.
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- 9 To 5: The Musical at the Marriott Marquis Theatre
- ACCENT ON YOUTH at MTC's Friedman Theatre
- WAITING FOR GODOT at Roundabout's Studio 54
- THE PHILANTHROPIST at Roundabout's AA Theatre
- MARY STUART at the Broadhurst Theatre
- ROCK OF AGES at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre
- WEST SIDE STORY at the Palace Theatre
- GUYS AND DOLLS at the Nederlander Theatre
- RUINED at MTC's Stage I
- PAL JOEY at Roundabout's Studio 54
- SHREK The Musical at the Broadway Theatre
- MINDGAME at the Soho Playhouse
- BILLY ELLIOT the MUSICAL at the Imperial Theatre
- STREAMERS at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theatre
- ROMANTIC POETRY at MTC's Stage I
- TO BE OR NOT TO BE at MTC's Friedman Theatre
- A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS at the Roundabout's AA Theatre
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Observations by Ira J. Bilowit
He has been writing about the theatre in numerous publications for over fifty years, and has been involved in producing and writing for the theatre during same period.
Professionally, he is a member of the DRAMA DESK (former Vice Pres.), the American Theatre Critics Association, the Dramatists Guild, and the International Association of Theatre Critics.
Former Managing Editor/Feature Writer/Reviewer for SHOW BUSINESS; Editor/Publisher of New York Theatre Review; Contributing Editor/Feature Writer for BACK STAGE.