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Also playing RETROSPECTIVE: Fast on 44th St. ‘Phantom’ facts: ‘ ‘Phantom Opened in in It’s You!’ 1986; came to N.Y. in 1988 Won 7 that A Jersey housewife dis- year, including Best covers girl group, the Musical Shirelles, in this Became the longest- female-empowerment running show in 2006, story of the ’60s. of the ’ surpassing ‘’ Broadhurst Played more than 9,700 $49-$177 performances on www.babyits Broadway; 65,000 total youonbroadway.com How does Broadway’s longest-running musical hold up after 23 years? Grossed more than $5 ‘’ Moving love story and powerful balance dated elements billion worldwide JOAN MARCUS In 1950s Memphis, he challenge of a while scenes change; sim- finding love in a show that’s been on- ple aural tricks and flicker- dance club is anything Tstage for nearly a ing lights are as spooky as but safe; this musical quarter-century is to high-tech craft. However, a is inspired by a remain relevant to audi- rejuvenation of energy and true story. ences who might have ac- vision wouldn’t hurt the Shubert Theatre tually first seen it as chil- , lest it rest on its lau- $42-$252 dren and can now bring rels and retire before your www.memphis their own. “Phantom of the grandkids can attend. themusical.com Opera,” which debuted on the Great White Way in he crystal-clear, mas- ‘Rock of 1988, is now at the Majestic terfully commanded Theatre showing the same Tvocals required by Ages’ songs you may know from the leads (currently a time when the B-side of Sara Jean Ford as Christine Set on the Sunset your and as the Strip in 1987, this mixtape played George Phantom), held against features Michael. So how does this brilliant compositions by the period’s best, gothic romance, based in , are like “Don’t Stop early 1900s France, hold up the pillars keeping this mu- Believin’.” for modern audiences? sical upright through the Theatre The show does feel a bit ages. Layered lyrics that re- $70-$199 dated, but not necessarily quire close listening, soar- www.rockofages in a bad way. The - ing music that fills the musical.com magical plummet of a house and a heartbreaking chandelier over audience love story that’s relatable heads might pale next to to all audiences rarely the high-flying antics of come in one package any- “Spider-Man.” Stage trans- more. Getting back to the formations from lush basics — book, lyrics, mu- READ MORE opera house to candlelit sic — could really do all of OF METRO’S catacombs are labored Broadway some good; and compared with the swiftly despite some weathering, THEATER rotating, preassembled “Phantom” continues to set COVERAGE sets in “.” This the standard. ONLINE production’s preservation WWW.METRO.US/ is a labor of love, and it sa- ‘Phantom of the Opera’ WELLPLAYED vors its own patient Majestic Theatre methodology. “Phantom” 247 W. 44th St. offers traditional staging $27-$202 techniques but utilizes www.phantombroadway.com them to its advantage — Hugh Panaro stars as the Phantom and Sara Jean Ford as Christine in a scene from captivating music swells “The Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running show in Broadway history. T. MICHELLE MURPHY up from the orchestra [email protected]

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Don’t miss your chance to catch Nikka Graff Lanzarone, center, as Velma Kelly with the of “” on Broadway. Retrospective: ‘Chicago’

By the numbers After 14 years and an Oscar-winning movie adaptation, Broadway’s fifth longest-running 6,126 show and longest-running revival is still kicking And singing And all that jazz n 1920s Chicago, a film (released in 2002). Total performances as of woman’s wiles might If you go Hopefully their replace- History musical on Broadway, Aug. 17, 2011 Ibe the only thing ments (see sidebar) can overtaking “A Chorus standing between her ‘Chicago’ maintain this necessary in the Line.” It will also be the and the noose once she’s Ambassador Theatre talent triumvirate. new longest-running 30 been convicted of murder 219 W. 49th St. The classic, vaudevil- making American musical. — that is, if she can corral $69-$137 lian concept is justifiably the public to see her cause www.chicagothemusical.com upheld; but high kicks, The cast is about to Ran in 30 countries and 12 via bold media headlines, minimalist staging and This month makes undergo one of its many languages since 1996 a sensationalistic backsto- seems to confuse subtlety slinky black costumes major waves in the seasonal changes. This ry and a slick courtroom with somnambulism). might not hold the same current rendition of summer, D’Amboise re- performance. But the overall strength allure for modern audi- “Chicago,” Bob ’s placed Christie 6 In Broadway’s stalwart of the leads — with Char- ences who are used to bla- acclaimed 1975 Brinkley’s ; “Chicago,” this process also lotte D’Amboise’s hapless tant blood and sex on- musical about merry former “American Idol” involves singing, dancing charm, Nikka Graff Lan- stage. Going forward, murderesses who judge Kara DioGuardi Winner of Tony Awards and enough wink-wink in- zarone’s finessed footwork “Chicago” will surely con- attempt to scheme and picks up the part for an in 1997 nuendos that you might de- and Chris Sieber’s silver- tinue to hit its niche with seduce their way off of eight-week stint starting velop an eye twitch. Sadly, tongued turn as attorney tourists, while locals look- death row and into the Sept. 5. Lanzarone despite smart lyrics and a Billy Flynn — buoys the au- ing to drop Broadway limelight. played Velma Kelly in $411M fast-paced book, it’s entire- dience back into amused bucks might wish to seek the stead of Amra-Faye ly too believable that these anticipation for the lines more contemporary raz- The revival is set to Wright, who reprises jokes have been repeated and lyrics that many of zle-dazzle elsewhere. hit 6,138 performances the role this fall. And Has earned more than $411 every night since 1997 (one them already know from on Saturday, Aug. 27. Sieber’s Billy Flynn will million on Broadway culprit is Carol Woods as owning the original sound- T. MICHELLE MURPHY This makes it the be taken up by Tony “Mama” Morton, who track or the more recent [email protected] fourth longest-running Yazbeck on Aug. 29. www.metro.us Weekend, September 19-21, 2014 SPONSORED BY FALL ARTS GUIDE 16 Exclusive: Backstage with Whole new world. Metro goes behind the scenes for the six-month anniversary of Disney’s latest hit.

“” opened on Broadway on March 20, making this weekend the six-month anniversary of the latest stage musical from Disney. We spent an evening behind the scenes with Adam Jacobs, the for- mer “Lion King” lead who now stars in “Aladdin.”

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The cast and crew on deck (minus a few important roles, like dressers)

T. MICHELLE MURPHY @TMichelleMurphy [email protected] A lot is happening backstage to make this show shine every night; let’s just call it Disney . / PRODUCTION PHOTOS BY DEEN VAN MEER; BACKSTAGE PHOTOS BY MILES DIXON, METRO

Here’s what an evening looks like in Adam Jacob’s shoes

6:30 6:35 7:10 8:25 Jacobs arrives at the theater In his dressing room, Jacobs We watch from the back At intermission, Jacobs says after what he describes does some quick exercise to of the house — behind he feels good. It’s pretty as “a light dinner,” now get the blood fl owing, fol- orchestra seating — as routine by now, but, “James toting a medium-size lowed by vocal warmups. As Aladdin fi rst appears onstage will throw in some improv, Oren’s Daily Roast cafe au he sits to do his makeup, he’s during the “Arabian Nights” he keeps me on my toes. lait with almond milk. He looked down on by pictures opening number, led by , Don Darryl Rivera, too enters through the stage of his wife, actress Kelly Tony Award-winning James — he does little faces. And door, located on 41st Street Jacobs, and their 7-month-old Monroe Inglehart as reactions aren’t behind the New Amsterdam twin boys. It takes Jacobs , as as the rest of always the same. When 8:30 Theatre, and adds his about 15 minutes to get into the cast. Jacobs is onstage for there’s kids, for example, autograph to the cast’s sign- his costume. A crucial step most of Act I — minus the after the magic carpet Intermission is almost over. So times, they’re on very diff erent in sheet. He greets director/ is securing his signature palace scenes with Jasmine [Courtney and I] kiss and get what happens now? “Usually tracks and don’t actually get to choreographer Casey fez, which requires four clips (Courtney Reed), the Sultan ‘Oooooh.’” We talk about Courtney comes in and starts say hello or talk during the fi rst Nicolaw, who’s come to see and 12 bobby pins to stay in (Clifton Davis) and his fans of all ages, and how bothering me,” Jacobs jokes. half of the show. Reed shows the show. It’s been about a place: “I want it snug — I do (Jonathan Freeman, who also they communicate with him “But we’ll switch it up and go us some of her fan , which month since the two have fl ips, rolls, go upside down,” voiced the villainous vizier in through mail and online, to her.” We head upstairs to the takes up more of her wall than seen each other; Nicolaw the actor explains of his the original fi lm). The only while he shows us a drawer actress’ dressing room, which is Jacobs’ does — prompting comes by intermittently to stunts in the fi rst act. There’s number he doesn’t join in Act full of the trinkets and fan art fi t for a harem. Reed confi rms us to ask, which one of you is conduct business, check about 10 minutes set aside I — out of 11, including the he’s collected. We ask about that she and Jacobs like to more popular? They exchange a on the show’s progress for makeup — including overture — is “These Palace his favorite part of the show. hang out during intermission: glance and start laughing. “She or schedule brush-up Maui Babe Browning Lotion Walls,” a number between Ultimately, he likes the action “It’s the only time we ever get is defi nitely more popular,” rehearsals for the cast. to make it look like he spends Princess Jasmine and her scenes in Act I: “It’s like being to chat,” she says. Although admits Jacobs. “She’s a Disney his days in the desert. handmaids. shot out of a cannon.” they’re onstage together a few princess!” FALL ARTS GUIDE 17

Quoted “We have fans ‘Aladdin’ seeing their fi rst Broadway show, and that’s really special. You also have the Disney super fans, who have really high expectations for ‘Aladdin,’ and they want to make sure it’s as good as the movie. The best compliment I get is Opening Soon ‘you’re even better than the movie’ — especially from those super fans. And you can tell who they are, because they have the phone with the Ariel cover and pins from Disney World and shirts from D23.” Jacobs

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8:35 8:58 9:20 Act II begins with “Prince Jacobs is about to go back Act II winds toward its climax Ali.” During “A Whole New onstage. Right now Aladdin and happily ever after. Jacobs On View On View World,” we’re not allowed is locked up in the dungeon, takes the fi nal bow, before backstage because there’s with magic handcuff s that taking one with the cast. Full Circle: Works on Paper Patrick Kelly: some Disney magic happen- “don’t always open when Everyone bounds off stage by Richard Pousette-Dart Runway of Love ing with the fl ying carpet. the Genie unlocks them,” — another successful show Through 30 Through December 7 Afterward, we’re allowed into he confi des, citing that as concludes. But before Jacobs the wings. Jacobs has his only one of the little “bloopers” leaves, he stops outside the break in Act II. “High Adven- that might happen during to autograph Next ture” is 4.5 minutes. “This a show. He checks his programs and for is my favorite number to appearance in a mirror his fans. Only then does he watch,” he confi des. He even that’s mounted backstage head home to rest, because Represent: 200 Years of Ink and Gold: joins the chorus as Aladdin’s for this very reason, then tomorrow is a double show African American Art Art of the Kano thieving friends break into goes to get locked into the day, and soon it’ll be time to January 10–April 5, 2015 February 16–May 10, 2015 the palace to rescue him. device by stagehands. do all of this again.

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337 161 58 Top to bottom: Anna Attinga Frafra, Accra, Ghana, 1964, gelatin silver print, by Paul Strand ( Museum of Art: The Paul Strand Collection purchased with the Henry P. McIlhenny Fund in memory of Frances P. McIlhenny, 2012-176-272) © 2014 Estate of Paul Strand; Center of Remembering, 1960s, by Richard Pousette-Dart (Philadelphia Museum of Art: Purchased with Museum There are 337 costumes in the show, There are 161 custom-made shoes in There are 58 costume changes that funds and gift of the Estate of Richard Pousette-Dart and Waqas Wajahat, , 2014-37-5) © 2014 Estate of Richard Pou- based on 136 individual designs. “Aladdin.” take place in less than a minute. sette-Dart/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Spring/Summer 1988 collection by Patrick Kelly. Photograph by Oliviero Toscani. THEATER 21 Exclusive: Backstage at ‘’ Broadway. Nteliseng Nkhela About 25 minutes gives us a tour. before the curtain goes up, Nkhela meets with her personal makeup If only we could all artist to begin the long age as gracefully as process of perfecting “The Lion King.” After her Rafi ki look. 17 years on Broadway, the groundbreaking SUMMER theatrical spectacle recently became the highest-grossing show of all time. The stage adaptation of IS the animated family film reached that achievement despite the fact that six shows had a higher ALL PHOTOS BY MILES DIXON, METRO average ticket price, and at COMING! least 15 other shows had higher top-priced tickets. Once her makeup is com- The touring production of plete, Nkhela puts on her “The Lion King” is coming headpiece and prepares to the Academy of Music to get into place for the from May 20 to June 14. Nkhela gives us a opening number. Her Tickets just went on sale. glance at her famous dressing room is shared, We went behind the megawatt when but items on her private scenes on Broadway her makeup is fi nally mirror show support from SOCIETY with South African-born complete. her family and friends. Nteliseng Nkhela, who plays the enigmatic Rafiki, to figure out the secrets to this show’s indefatigable “Before I start ‘Circle of HILL success. Life,’ I get very nervous,” Nkhela tells us. “I try and T. MICHELLE MURPHY fi nd a space before and [email protected] just be quiet and focus. That’s the hardest part of VEIN the show for me — the opening number. ... After The bamboo fi ngers are that, I know everything is usually the last pieces of easy.” the costume for Rafi ki — and probably the CENTER lightest. Nkhela tells us Visit Metro.us that the costume is “a little heavy” and “warm,” “The Circle of Life” for more photos but comfortable. “They opens the show, with from backstage at should make this a Nkhela alone carrying “The Lion King.” pajama set!” she jokes. the famous open- 215-829-6625 ing lyrics. She is one of nearly 250 South Africans employed by For treatment of productions of “The Lion King” throughout VARICOSE the world, including and leads, ensemble cast, musicians and mem- SPIDER VEINS bers of the crew. Matthew J. Dougherty, M.D. Keith D. Calligaro, M.D. Douglas A. Troutman, D.O. Mr. Magoo Carpet Cleaner “I see your carpets, “The Circle of Life” evokes are, seeing them get Any Two Nkhela’s best memories. emotional when the they’re dirty!” Rooms “During the opening, animals are coming from Call Al for all your carpet cleaning needs. Cleaned I can see the reaction everywhere,” she says. “It $50.00 of the audience — see- makes me so happy to Al Boswell ing how happy they see them excited.” www.mrmagoocarpetcleaner.com Tel: 215-678-4501 email: [email protected] Fax: 855-832-8339 THEATER 23 Meet the beauty queens

Onstage. No funny (Nick Cleary). From God- blessed Southern belles to bones are spared the feisty Latina, the mish- during this musical mash of personalities and skewering of stereotypes spoof of beauty provides nonstop laughs. pageants. Contestants not only These six “ladies” must prove they have “something extra,” according to the cheeky host of the Miss Glamouresse pageant. / TYRONE RASHEED have to model bathing suits and ball gowns, but If you go Perhaps the most hi- ner, giving the musical an it’s nice to kick back and “Pageant,” which opened also shill terrible prod- larious personality of the interactive element that enjoy something just for off-Broadway at The Dav- ucts — such as perfume whole shebang is the eve- keeps each performance the sake of it. Mix it up enport Theater July 14, for fat girls and industrial- ‘Pageant’ ning’s intensely charis- fresh. This is the best part: on your next date night: is pure . strength facial spackle matic host, Frankie Cava- Your friendly seat neigh- “Pageant” runs 85 minutes It’s a comedic romp that — for the sponsor, Glam- Through Sept. 21 lier (), who bors will suddenly turn vi- without intermission, and pokes fun at the pageant ouresse. There’s also a tal- The Davenport innocently interjects dou- cious, vigorously cheering you’ll want to schedule girl culture with men in ent portion of the evening Theater ble entendre and moves on their personal favorite time for a few cocktails be- drag representing various that gets a little weird (in 354 W. 45th St. the night along as it gets and booing any rivals in fore taking your seat. regions of the U.S. — like a good way), followed by a $49.50-$89.50 increasingly, amazingly the lead. two of our favorites, Miss Q-and-A session that some www.pageant awkward. Sure, it’s silly, and the T. MICHELLE MURPHY Bible Belt (Curtis Wiley) ladies handle with more musical.com Every night, the audi- tunes aren’t anything spe- @TMichelleMurphy [email protected] and Miss Great Plains grace than others. ence votes for the win- cial, but once in awhile, “An INVENTIVE WHODUNIT With a PITCH-BLACK HEART.” INDIEWIRE

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“” is even more fi erce as a musical. Something for ALL PHOTOS BY JOAN MARCUS every Mean Girl

Tell us which star of the new Broadway musical “Mean Girls” you’re most like, and we’ll tell you why you’ll love the show. T. MICHELLE MURPHY

Cady Heron Karen Smith

You don’t care how they pronounce The perfect plastic, you know your name, as long as they’re saying that shiny blonde and it. You’re not picky about seeing “fetch” shoes are the true a matinee or evening show, from status symbols in high school, the orchestra or in the balcony: not grades. You’ll judge the You’re a true neutral who’s come sometimes cute, sometimes open-minded — and, ultimately, questionable costumes choices you just want to have a good time. by that try to Regina George And you will. Gretchen Wieners help the 20- and 30-something- Janis Sarkisian You’re going to want to pump year-old cast look like the high Obsessed with power and image, your fi st for rousing numbers like A perfect Queen Bee copycat schoolers they were when the You don’t think you belong you’re going to see this show right “Fearless,” “Revenge Party” and who just wants to please, you’ll movie came out. here, right? Feel-good pop musi- away just to say you saw it fi rst. “Here,” not letting little changes from perk up for the parts of the Like Karen (, cals are not exactly “your thing.” You might start out negging so the source material bother you at all. musical that pay homage to the a veteran of playing a teen on But deep down, you have your that no-one gets the wrong idea As the underdogs make questionable movie. You’re here for familiar Broadway having performed mean girl moments, too. that you were actually impressed, choices, or the evil divas have their lines like: “On Wednesdays we in “Bring It On: The Musical”), You’ll love the way the harping on a few things that moment to shine, you’re happy to wear pink,” and “She doesn’t you’ll defi nitely enjoy the bright, fi lm’s plot has been fl ipped on don’t make sense — like, why do go along for the ride and root for the even go here!” But you may detailed, even sparkling sets its head to focus more on BFFs outcasts Janis and Damien start champion of the moment, making pout when a beloved moment is and projections designed by Janis (Barrett Wibert Weed) narrating the show, then fade into the show a guaranteed good time. cut, or the fact that some of the , with enough moving and Damian (Gray Henson), the background? Since when is In fact, you’ll probably be buying an- actors really make the parts their pieces and fresh looks to keep the outcasts whose vendetta Cady Heron () so other ticket by intermission, excited own (like Gretchen, played by you entertained. even when against Regina sets Cady on boy-crazy that it becomes her one to come back with friends. (Which , who sang her guts there’s lots of, you know, talking her course. You’ll delight in the defi ning characteristic? friends? Well, that might depend on out in “Mamma Mia” and “The or whatever going on. snarky one-liners with their “30 However, you’re shrewd the day. You’re Cady, after all.) King and I”). Here Gretchen gets Rock” vibe, intended for jaded enough to realize that the show is to delve a bit deeper into her adults to enjoy. going to quickly earn a loyal fol- insecurities with the great and Even the sorority sisters in lowing, between a hit soundtrack relatable “What’s Wrong With the next row digging the big and creating such a fun time at Me?”). dance numbers, where director the theater, so you have to come There’s to recite right and choreographer Casey around and admit there’s plenty along with the characters, plus Nicholaw (“Aladdin”) has left to love — from another chance the songs are catchy enough that his signature as clearly as to bring memorable characters to you can already be memorizing Fey’s voice rings out from , to a fast-paced, smart plot that them to sing perfectly on the smartly adapted book. If a show connects the 2004 fi lm to today’s way out the door, like the No. 1 that demonizes popular girls themes, essential feminist insights Fan you’re determined to prove can sway them, surely you’ll and busting out of the addictive you can be. fi nd something to like too. feedback loop of social media.

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New Broadway might expect. And that’s Disorientation is normal adaptation of George not just our opinion: The Imagine that sound of a production has imposed roller coaster clanking Orwell’s novel has a PG-13 rating, forbid- slowly up to the top of its moments so intense ding anyone born after tallest drop — the whole it’s rated PG-13. 2004 to attend. play feels like that sound. Reading what it’s It starts out slowly, T. MICHELLE MURPHY like to live under a a bit muddled, and you @MetroNewYork ruthless regime is one might feel like you’re “1984” is so intense that audience members have fainted during performances. ALL PHOTOS JULIETA CERVANTES [email protected] thing; watching it trying to find your foot- unfold is another. It’s ing. Don’t worry — that’s of life as you know it 1980s-style wood-paneled With an uncomfortably an interesting com- exactly how you should now, and let yourself sink office. (What could be knowing and remorse- mentary, in fact, on feel as you absorb the into existential crisis. more dystopic?) But you’ll If you go less tone, Broadway’s the way we’re able protagonist’s sense of If you’ve never read come to realize how this first new show of the to distance ourselves uncertainty about the the novel, you’ll be in for concept, both upheld and summer seizes on from the horrors in the reality unfolding around an even more shocking deconstructed, actually “1984” the mood of today’s him. The more confused ride. enhances the storytell- Open-ended run audiences. Starring Tom you feel in the begin- ing, from the cast’s Sturridge and Olivia ning, the more you’re Everything has a purpose superbly detailed move- 139-141 W. 44th St. Wilde, “1984” speaks to truly entering the world If you are familiar with ments to a set you can $35-$274, our fears of an over- of the play. Let it happen. the book, however, you’ll hardly appreciate until revisedtruth.com reaching government The ensemble’s syn- be able to focus on the you’ve been staring at it and the elimination of chronized movement staging. for most of the show. voices, you may think it’s independent thought, can be off-putting, and At first, it seems like With strobe lights, just a nightmare, but the then dares to ask you may want to just you’re going to be forever smoke machines, haunt- world of “1984” looks too what we’re going to shake the faltering locked inside Smith’s ing melodies, snow much like our own for do about it. Winston Smith (Stur- mind, depicted as a globes and floating comfort. So just how well did ridge) until he gives you directors Robert Icke straight answers. But, and Duncan MacMillan like everyone else, you’ll translate Orwell’s dysto- soon adjust to Oceania pian novel to the stage? in “1984” 1984. We shed some light on whether it’s good or, as world when we only Skip the Cliff ’s Notes newspeak would have us see them through our We recommend not say, ungood. screens. With bright brushing up on the flashing lights and source material before Genuinely shocking graphic scenes, disturb- seeing the show. It says something when ing inferences and You may recall the people are fainting general foreboding, it’s general plot from high during performances, an intense 100 minutes school, but rediscovering according to a tweet by without so much as an poignant gems from the star Olivia Wilde apolo- intermission for relief. text onstage will hurl gizing to four people Plus, you have to you straight back to the who passed out during a wrestle with personal way you felt when you single preview show. reckoning: By the end, first tried to wrap your Before you snag tick- you realize that just by mind around Orwell’s ets for date night, note watching, and exist- oppressive world. Layer that the show is definite- ing, you have already that first eye-opening ly more jarring than you become complicit. encounter with the lens METRO.US SPONSORED BY FRANCIS NY PLASTIC SURGERY TUESDAY , OCTOBER 4, 2016 THINGS TO DO 21 Is Broadway ready for this ‘Encounter’?

You’ve probably One excellent trick heard of that play is to take your headset with the headphones. If you go off for a few moments during the show, which Here’s what it’s runs 105 minutes with- all about. “The Encounter” out intermission; the Through Jan. 8, 2017 jarring juxtaposition of T. MICHELLE MURPHY Golden Theatre your immersive sound @TMichelleMurphy 252 W. 45th St. reality and the silence of [email protected] $59-$145 the auditorium quickly theencounterbroadway.com reveals what an astound- In 2014, the Tony Awards ing feat the technical decided that it would no team is pulling off. It will longer recognize sound ney also remind you of just design on Broadway. In through research, how pliant your mind 2016, “The Encounter” interviews and is with new conditions is staging a one-man pro- personal intro- and suggestions, which test. spection. is central to the play’s An experimental and Perception, themes. highly original play, “The experience, be- What could have eas- Encounter” relies on lief and the fas- ily been a gimmick is audio wizardry, rather cinating (and instead a true theatri- than visual spectacle, to sometimes cal experience, elevated captivate audiences. The terrifying) ways by Gareth Fry’s finely production — which our brain works tuned sound design and opened Sept. 29 at the Simon McBurney directs and stars in “The Encounter.” TRISTRAM KENTON all come into play complete commitment Golden Theatre — re- ROBBIE JACK to create a memo- by an extraordinary Mc- quires the audience to The plot is based on learning their culture Intyre rable evening. Though Burney. The Tony Awards wear headphones. This the true story of pho- and embarking on a spiri- con- visually spare, the audi- may no longer value the might seem like it should tojournalist Loren Mc- tual journey about the or- fronts losing more than ence experiences visceral work of sound designers be happening in a black Intyre, who found him- igins of mankind. While his life — like his san- reactions to everything on Broadway, but there’s box in Brooklyn, catering self lost in the Amazon there’s never any doubt ity and sense of self. The from hot breath in their every chance the cry to to the podcast crowd, but with a native tribe in about whether he’ll show also incorporates ear to mosquitoes flying redeem them will finally it miraculously made it 1969. For weeks, he re- make it out alive, the tale flashbacks of actor and around the backs of their be heard thanks to “The to Broadway. lied on them for survival, is rife with tension as Mc- director Simon McBur- necks. Encounter.”

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It’s never a good sign when you overhear several peo- ple saying that they don’t If you go understand what’s going on during intermission at Shakespeare in the Park. ‘King Lear’ The Public Theater cre- ated the annual outdoor Through Aug. 17 fest so that the Bard’s Delacorte Theater glorious repertoire would 81st St. at Central be free and accessible Park West for all — and that means Free; www.public the crowd isn’t necessar- theater.org ily going to be made up of Shakespeare aficiona- NY Hostelling International dos. Maybe they haven’t Visit Metro.us for tips on how to get free tickets to “King Lear.” / JOAN MARCUS thought about “King Lear” since high school. Maybe Notable role entrances from walkways doesn’t quite match the they’re not familiar with that appear and disappear simple profundity of Frank HURT AT WORK? the plot at all. from opposite sides of the Langella at BAM earlier this Daniel Sullivan’s sur- Playing crazy stage, spatially indicating year, but he does wash out WORKER’S COMPENSATION prisingly bare-bones pro- their respective kingdoms. the bad taste in our mouth duction, which opened Usually, the two evil But it’s way too little visual from ’s CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS last night at the Delacorte sisters and their mu- guidance; minimal props screaming king, which MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Theater in , tual love, the bastard and traditional costumes he played at the Public in does nothing to clarify the Edmund (Eric Sheff er also fail to make some- 2011. twists and turns of this Stevens), steal the show. thing special of this adap- Between then and now, LAW OFFICES OF HARRIS LAW GROUP, LLP unwieldy work, which In this “Lear,” the noble tation. it looks like this nonprofit s7ORK2ELATED)NJURIESs/CCUPATIONAL$ISEASES clocks in at about three- Edgar (Chukwudi Iwuji), Thankfully, Tony is just cursed when it s#ONSTRUCTION!CCIDENTSs-OTOR6EHICLE!CCIDENTS and-a-half hours. The set who disguises himself Award-winning John Lith- comes to this play; perhaps s.EGLIGENCE,IABILITY!CCIDENTSs0ERSONALIZED3ERVICETO%VERY#LIENT offers nothing to unspool as a lunatic to gow is a marvelous Lear; the Public Theater should s.O!PPOINTMENT.ECESSARYs2EPRESENT5NINSURED%MPLOYERSY the complex tale, which persecution, off ers the actor has never shied go back to casually chat- sprawls between castles the most memorable away from roles that are ting about “Macbeth” back- CALL 212.684.3160 and heaths, from England performance. He doesn’t larger than life and a little stage and ban mentioning Offices in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten to France, without differen- take his act over-the-top kooky. Here, his disenfran- “King Lear,” instead. Island, Nassau & Suffolk County tiation. The king’s two old- as the wildling who calls chised despot grows bewil- est daughters, Goneril (An- himself Poor Tom, which dered and ages in front of T. MICHELLE MURPHY FREE CONSULTATION nette Bening) and Regan many actors can’t help. our eyes, instead of snap- @TMichelleMurphy [email protected] We speak Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Polish and Bengali (), take their ping and going mad. He

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Never one to shy from revivals and remakes, Broadway embraces ‘’ The familiar film tale movesfrom the grungy ’90s to the gilded ’70s

“Sister Act” wouldn’t have the dated references. Maybe Even if it’s all about been such a popular movie If you go they’ll just enjoy the likable nuns, this show has noth- or warranted a sequel if it characters (’s ing to do with modesty and weren’t doing something ‘Sister Act’ monsignor might be the on- moderation. With over-the- right. So is it any wonder ly weak link) and larger- top character tropes (mob that the musical loyally 1681 Broadway than-life musical numbers goons, repressed vestals) sticks to the film’s tried- $40-$129, 212-239-6200 without even realizing its and heavy reliance on sus- and-true recipe? Sure, this www.sisteractbroadway.com not supposed to be current. pension of disbelief (mis- production doesn’t pack Besides, how well do to- communications, overt any surprises, but its plot WWW.METRO.US/ day’s kids even remember coincidences), “Sister Act” is WELLPLAYED simplicity is made up for in FOR THEATER STORIES the ’90s? a wink-wink joke that humor and enthusiasm. Bright, splashy costumes everyone gets to be in on — With the same premise add to the fun of this feel- or should we say, sing along as 1992’s film, this story of good tale, lighting up the to? A hallmark of good mu- Deloris van Cartier (Patina stage with sparkling se- sicals is memorable show Miller), showgirl-turned- jukebox revues have shown quins (helped by the requi- tunes; here, you’ll be hum- sister, moves back in time that the older generation — site disco ball). The set pulls ming ’s cho- to the 1970s. It’s smart to of- aka ticket-buyers — are its weight to create looming ruses long after the curtain fer modifications so audi- suckers for a time warp monastic corridors just as falls on the (spoiler alert!) ences won’t wonder why back to the good ol’ days. ably as a jazzy . If happy ending. leads the flashy action in “Sister Act” they shouldn’t just hit up But this show is also billed only director on Broadway. for some Whoopi as family fare, and children knew how to help his actors T. MICHELLE MURPHY Goldberg nostalgia. Clearly, won’t recognize many of transition as smoothly. [email protected]

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Tracee Chimo, Philip Ettinger, Molly Ranson and Michael Zegen are a Rolling Stones: 50 Through Jan. 6, noon-6 p.m. strong quartet in ‘Bad Jews’ Show recently extended through Dec. 30 & Thursdays noon-8 p.m. JOAN MARCUS The Four seems to be the magic 25 W. 52nd St. number for small, tightly or- The plot $10, 212-621-6800 Phil Lesh & Friends will chestrated dramas recently. www.paleycenter.org perform classic Grateful Two examples that come to The death of one family’s Celebrate 50 years of the Dead hits this weekend at mind are Broadway’s current patriarch brings together Rolling Stones with this multi- The Wellmont Theatre. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia its youngest offspring — a media exhibition featuring 70 Woolf ?” and “Grace.” In that trio of cousins — to debate rarely seen photographs and a same neck of the woods, “Bad who will inherit their video collection of their hits. 5 Seymour St., Montclair Jews” brings a foursome that grandfather’s chai necklace $60, 973-783-9500 fills up the stage and packs a (a Holocaust relic): Who is ‘Radio City Christmas www.wellmonttheatre.com whammy. Similar, too, is the the best choice among Spectacular: The Former Grateful Dead mem- nature of this dark comedy, these Chosen? Is it Daphna Rockettes Celebration’ ber Lesh keeps the band’s mu- where the sharpest humor fol- Philip Ettinger, Tracee Chimo and Molly Ranson, from left, (Tracee Chimo), who went Through Dec. 30, sic alive, performing original lows quickly on the heels of the star in “Bad Jews,” which was recently extended through Dec. 30. on Birthright last summer Radio City hits and collaborators’ tracks. show’s lowest blows. and plans to join the Israeli 1260 Sixth Ave. at 50th St. With a title like “Bad Jews,” Defense Force? Or maybe From $46, 212-247-4777 Moe. it could just as easily be a show premiere effort by playwright it’s Liam (Michael Zegen), www.radiocity.com Friday, 8 p.m. that banks on stereotypes and If you go Joshua Harmon and director who’s the rightful eldest Enjoy NYC’s Christmas tradition The Capitol Theatre kitsch. But Roundabout Under- Daniel Aukin, this production heir — despite the fact that with the Rockettes showcasing 149 Westchester Ave., Port ground instead brings audi- (which is more about religion he rejects the hypocrisy of costumes from the past 85 Chester ences a play that’s thoughtful ‘Bad Jews’ and tradition in general than his heritage. In the end, years and a new take on the $35, 914-937-4126 and fully formed. It invites you Through Dec. 30 its titular sect) makes a big im- you’re left not only popular 3-D display. www.thecapitoltheatre.com to take sides as you begin to Harold and Miriam pact that could crank up the ca- questioning which of these Hear this popular eclectic rock compare the figures involved to Steinberg Center for Theatre reers of all involved. characters is the bad Jew — Phil Lesh & Friends band perform hits from across members of your own family Black Box Theatre but if any of them are even Friday, 8 p.m. their 17 live and studio — whether or not you’re Jew- 111 W. 46th St., $20 T. MICHELLE MURPHY good people. The Wellmont Theatre produced albums. METRO ish (or even Jew-ish). As a world- www.roundabouttheater.org [email protected]

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JACOB COHL onstop mockery mains watered down, with has shrouded “Spi- predictable dialogue and a Nder-Man: Turn Off plot you already know (you the Dark,” as tech- can save yourself $100 and nical glitches plagued the it on Netflix). Because highly anticipated show revisions mainly dimin- since previews began in No- ished the lone creative addi- vember 2010 — with roasts tion to the web-slinging ori- ranging from “Saturday gins myth — turning the Night Live” to “Sesame once villainous Arachne Street” to this week’s Tony (T.V. Carpio) into a superflu- Awards. Although lambast- ous Spidey cheerleader — A BODY IN MOTION ing mainly targeted the what’s left is an overplayed, Jefferson University Hospital, staffed by specialists from the Rothman Institute, is one dangerous and embarrass- uninteresting bore. Thank ing high-flying hang-ups, goodness there are stun- of the nation’s highest-volume centers for joint replacement, complex spinal surgeries some of the show’s less ning visuals and aerials to scandalous flaws were actu- keep audiences awake. and total ankle replacements. Our doctors are official team physicians for the ally its most grievous: a con- The problem is succinct: Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, but most importantly, they’ve developed procedures fusing storyline, murky mu- The book and lyrics are sim- sical numbers and lack of ply lacking. They eschew for you that minimize pain, accelerate recovery and set new standards of care world- focus. When “Spider-Man” engagement on an intellec- wide. For orthopedics, experience the advantages that choosing our team makes. closed in April, a new team tual or emotional level. was assembled to help fix With punny one-liners and Choose Jefferson. some of the major flaws two-dimensional romantic crippling the exorbitantly arcs that even Marvel fans expensive production origi- may find insulting, the new- nally overseen by Julie Tay- er version ends up playing it mor. Creative consultant much safer than the origi- Philip William McKinley nal. That should be a good and book editors Glen Berg- thing, history considered; er and Roberto Aguirre- but though cast members Sacasa came on to doctor may no longer be visiting the show. the ER, “Spider-Man” may But the cosmetic surger- be headed for the morgue. ies only highlighted the www.JeffersonHospital.org/bonesandjoints 1-800-JEFF-NOW need for a complete heart T. MICHELLE MURPHY transplant. The storyline re- [email protected]