Andrew Martini

2 weeks ago | theatrely.com | Andrew Martini

In the West African tradition, the griot is an oral historian. They are often musicians and poets, advisors to members of the royal family and keepers of the oral tradition. In Goddess, the thrilling and spell-binding new musical at the Public Theater with music and lyrics by Michael Thurber and a book by Saheem Ali (James Ijames is credited with additional book material), the ensemble is named The Griot Ensemble. And, oh, what a story they have to tell.

3 weeks ago | theatrely.com | Andrew Martini

Given the resurgence of low-rise jeans, Juicy Couture, and jelly sandals (among many other things) it’s safe to say what’s old is new again. The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse may traffic in those Y2K aesthetics but there’s nothing old about this fresh and captivating new musical from the deliciously deranged minds of Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley, who brought us the now iconic and Pulitzer Prize nominated Circle Jerk.

1 month ago | theatrely.com | Andrew Martini

With its cast fully intact, Dead Outlaw comes to Broadway just as pointed and playful as it was during its acclaimed off-Broadway run last year. While so much has already been said about this smart, rare gem of a musical—it bears repeating. Dead Outlaw is brought to us by the award-winning team behind The Band’s Visit, though it bears little to no resemblance to that quiet, introspective piece.