It’s Labor Day. Somehow summer’s over. And now it’s time to get serious about the fall season! Read my overview of what's coming to Broadway and what to watch for Off-Broadway, in dance, music, and the cabaret scene.
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NOTES: RIP “The Great Comet” (2012-2017)
“Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812”—a musicalized 70 page excerpt from Tolstoy’s “War in Peace”—plays its final performance on Broadway today. “Comet” was not my favorite show, but I can’t help but feel sad about its sudden demise.
REVIEW: Behind the Scenes Royalty Takes Center Stage in “Prince of Broadway”
If you like musical theatre, and you’ve already seen everything else new worth seeing, you can’t go wrong with “Prince of Broadway”, an enjoyable revue featuring top-notch performances of top-notch material. If you are a more serious student of musical theatre history or craft, this is a must see.