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‘Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)’ review: A hilarious new star bursts onto Broadway

Par :Johnny Oleksinski

21 novembre 2025 à 04:00

British actor Sam Tutty is funny, Shirley Temple endearing and effortlessly magnetic as in the new meet-cute musical.

Two actors, a woman and a man, sit amidst a stack of suitcases.

A man and woman sitting on stacks of suitcases, with a traffic light showing red overhead.

Two strangers perform on a stage surrounded by suitcases.

A performer singing on stage with a stack of suitcases, lit by orange stage lights.

‘Rental Family’ review: Brendan Fraser’s fantastic comeback continues

Par :Johnny Oleksinski

20 novembre 2025 à 19:20

In “Rental Family,” a bittersweet dramedy from director Hikari set in Tokyo, Brendan Fraser plays a dad for hire.

Brendan Fraser as a man in a suit with a satchel, standing next to a traditional Japanese lantern and floral arrangement.

Brendan Fraser and Shannon Gorman standing on a bridge, looking at each other, with cherry blossoms in the background.

Brendan Fraser and Akira Emoto in a scene from "Rental Family."

‘Chess’ review: Lea Michele leaves you cold in Cold War musical revival on Broadway

Par :Johnny Oleksinski

17 novembre 2025 à 05:00

“Chess,” with songs by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and “Evita” lyricist Tim Rice, is a two-hour-forty-five-minute slog through Siberia.

A performer in a black dress sings on stage, illuminated by a spotlight, surrounded by a chorus in blue suits and large chess pieces as set decoration.

Aaron Tveit as Freddie Trumper, an American Chess Champion, on a stage with a background showing large chess pieces, with chorus members.

An actor in a black suit with a high collar stands center stage, mouth open as if singing loudly, while other actors in suits dance behind him in red and blue stage lighting.

Bryce Pinkham (The Arbiter) in a plaid suit and tie, standing among the cast of Chess, who are all wearing gray suits.