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Andrea Martin and the cast of "High Spirits" at New York City Center Encores!

Andrea Martin and the cast of "High Spirits" at New York City Center Encores!

Reviews

‘High Spirits’: A musical ghost story that overstays its welcome

Ryan Leeds Feb 6, 2026 0

"High Spirits" at New York City Encores!: stellar cast, gorgeous orchestra, but a dated script that needed to stay in…

Taylor Trensch, Alex Newell, and Gabi Carrubba in "Bat Boy The Musical."

Taylor Trensch, Alex Newell, and Gabi Carrubba in "Bat Boy The Musical."

Reviews

Can a tabloid legend soar onstage? Taylor Trensch makes ‘Bat Boy’ believe it can

Matthew Wexler Nov 4, 2025 0

Tony nominee Taylor Trensch meets his match in "Bat Boy" but the musical's wacky plot may leave you in a…

Roderick George's "The Missing Fruit (Part I)."

Roderick George's "The Missing Fruit (Part I)."

Dance

Fall for Dance Festival rises above the culture war chaos with a provocative, international line-up

Matthew Wexler Sep 23, 2025 0

New York City Center's Fall for Dance features a stellar lineup, including Gibney Company, Paris Opera Ballet, and a new…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Jacquelin Harris in "Grace," choreographed by Ronald K. Brown.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Jacquelin Harris in "Grace," choreographed by Ronald K. Brown.

Dance

22 years in, Fall for Dance still knows how to make us kick up our heels

Matthew Wexler Aug 27, 2025 0

New York City Center's Fall for Dance returns with 15 companies across 12 days. From Paris Opera Ballet to Argentine…