The Lady of the Camellias Presented by Boston Ballet, it plays at the Boston Opera House through March 8th
“With the classically contemporary choreography of Val Caniparoli set to the sweet strains of Chopin, The Lady of the Camellias is a strikingly engaging performance. Based on Alexander Dumas’ 19th century novel, it tells the story of a consumptive heroine torn between lovers (told later in La Traviata and again in Pretty Woman and again in Moulin Rouge and so on). Boston Ballet’s production will leave you as spellbound as the lady’s besotted gentlemen. Wonderfully stylized and beautifully danced, this program is a revelation.”
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Playing on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is not so much a play as it is an explosive theater experience with a star turn to sit with you until the end of days. Christopher (Alex Sharp) is a 15-year-old mathematical genius on a quest to determine who murdered his neighbor’s dog with a garden tool. Based on Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel, we glean that Christopher falls somewhere on the autism spectrum. Brilliantly directed by Marianne Elliott (War Horse), we follow Christopher trying to solve the mystery and more significantly feel what it is to be him—the agonizing consequences of being one who cannot relate to the world. A touching story and genius story-telling make Curious a game-changing piece. And Sharp’s performance should make him the darling of awards season. If it doesn’t, how curious it would be.”
Honeymoon in Vegas Playing on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre
“You can be forgiven for the furrowed brow in bracing for yet another film (in this case the 1992 Nicholas Cage-Sarah Jessica Parker vehicle) going from to screen to stage. But take a breath. Honeymoon in Vegas is a rousing and wickedly funny musical to brighten Broadway. With music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Honeymoon’s screenwriter, Andrew Bergman, the show barrels into boisterous fun. Tony Danza stars as casino mogul Tommy trying to woo hapless Jack’s (Rob McClure) fiancée, Betsy (Brynn O’Malley). The immensely likable Danza brings an elegant élan to the role—just delight in his new role as song and dance man. Although the second act sags a bit with a couple of why-are-they-here numbers, it doesn’t detract from an enjoyable union of wit, talent and a particularly sharp orchestra.”
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel In theaters Friday
“This sequel picks up eight months after Sonny (Dev Patel) has opened his The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful. With his hotel still filled to capacity with aging British expats, he looks to acquire a second property without neglecting his upcoming nuptials to his fiancée, Sunaina (Tina Desai). The first reason to see the film is its all-star cast including Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy and Richard Gere checking in as a dashing if not suspect American traveler. The second best reason to see it is for the resonant story about time. That it’s never too late to find love, a new career or yourself.”
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