One expects light comedy at the Neil Simon Theatre, but sometimes one gets heavy drama. At least that is the case with “All the Way,” Robert Schenkkan’s dramatization of the first year of Lyndon Johnson’s presidency, November 1963 through November 1964. Johnson was propelled into the presidency unprepared with the sudden assassination of John F. Kennedy. Bringing his masterful legislative talents to bear, he pushed through several key pieces of the Kennedy legislative agenda that … <Read More>
Neil Simon Theatre
“Big Fish” Takes Time to Get Interesting (caution, plot spoilers)
I attended a performance of “Big Fish,” the new musical show with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August, last night at the Neil Simon Theatre. The big draw, of course, is to see Norbert Leo Butz doing his thing – big production numbers, dancing, etc. But through the long first act, my impression was that this was a piece of fluff, all about the production numbers, with supporting stars Bobby … <Read More>