Haiku Reviews

I have opinions and while I do have the training, I’m far from a critic. I just know what I like and I know what I don’t like – I’m usually right, but that’s neither here nor there… I don’t believe I have the right to pick apart the subtle nuances of the the many shows, both Broadway and Off that I get the chance to see, so I figure, with just seventeen syllables… how could I go wrong?

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-The Adams Family-

Critics can be wrong,

this is – yes – one of those  times.

Masses, entertained.

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-Everyday Rapture-

Sherri Rene Scott

as Sherri Rene Scott – Wow!

Inspirational!

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-Promises, Promises-

Not fun, not funny.

Miscast – should’ve been a blast.

Broken Promises.

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-Superior Donuts-

It’s indeed quite rare,
when title superlative -
surely describes show.

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-La Cage Aux Folles-

With love, heart and heat –

this La Cage glitters with gay.

Full of truth and joy.

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-American Idiot-

Green Day on Broadway -
yes, all the pieces were there;
but, one question: “why?”

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-Red-

Rothko? Who? Art? What?
Breathtaking, poetry – I
lept to my feet, “Bravo!”

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-Radio City Christmas Spectacular-

Radio City

does it again – Rockettes are,

yes, Spectacular!

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-A Little Night Music-

Sondheim, Landsbury -
together, magic is made.
Cathrine? Luminescent.

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-Lend Me A Tenor-

The energetic
curtain call – brilliant. The show,
lacking … but funny.

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-All About Me-

Could have been better -
like, had it been me and tom…
Broadway’s not ready!

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-A View From The Bridge-

Was it Miller’s words
or the talent on stage who
gave us a great View?

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-Looped-

Harper as Bankhead;
funny, moving and campy -
a fearless triumph.

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-Billy Elliot-

Dreams, indeed, come true,
all you have to do is “shine” -
Billy showed me that.

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-Brighton Beach Memiors-

Simon’s in the Mezz?

Watching him – watching his life.

There was a show?

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-Memphis-

An original -

on the Broadway even. Wow!

Music? Great. Book? Not.

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-Next to Normal-

Serious subject -

informed and entertained.

New. Original. WOW!

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-Blithe Spirit-

Angie wowed; Jane – great!
Rupert charmed; Christine, well, blah…
Laughs for the masses.

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-The 39 Steps-

Hitchcock gone funny -
with correct amount of dread.
Hitch would be proud!

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-9 to 5: The Musical-

Dolly does Broadway -
results – mixed; leaning towards good.
I’d see it again.

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-Rock of Ages-

Face melting? – check! The
power ballads? – check! The crowd?
Trailer Park Trash + beer  - check!

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-Mary Stuart-

A costume drama
let words take center stage -
extraordinary.

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-The Toxic Avenger-

High camp done just right -
Better than source material!
Fun, FUN had by all.

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-West Side Story-

Passion on display -
for all to see. Intense, real.
Experience it!

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-The Little Mermaid-

Hate that I loved it -
Schlock and circumstance, indeed
Cried like a wee lass.

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-Guys and Dolls-

Not bad – just, not good -

these Dolls have no bite – these Guys,

most uninspired.

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-33 Variations-

Fonda Miss Jane – and
enthralled by Moisés. Swept up,
and taken away.

Sets – amazingly
constructed. Performances?
Brilliant. A must see!

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-Equus-

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