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Music Theater Works

A man and woman stand closely together on a balcony at night, looking into each others eyes. They are dressed formally, with brick walls and shadows in the background, suggesting a dramatic or romantic scene.

by Mary Wisniewski | August 20, 2026

Music Theater Works Captures the Majestic Scope of “West Side Story” This production of Leonard Bernstein’s classic goes big in every way, featuring tremendous singers and actors, fabulous costumes, explosive choreography and a nimble twenty-two-piece orchestra.

A group of actors in period costumes stand on stage, some raising bottles in a toast. The background features dramatic lighting, candles, and a painted backdrop, creating a theatrical and historical atmosphere.

by Mary Wisniewski | May 13, 2026

“Scaramouche” Is a Swashbuckling Good Time The musical version of the classic novel makes its world debut at City Lit Theater, a comedy-adventure-romance mixed with dueling and song.

by Mary Wisniewski | October 30, 2025

Music Theater Works Brings the Gospel of St. Matthew to a Coffee Shop This “Godspell” doesn’t shy away from modern politics and leans left.

by Amanda Finn | August 13, 2025

Where We’re Going and Where We’ve Been: A Review of “Fiddler on the Roof” at Music Theater Works

by Brian Hieggelke | December 2, 2024

Stage Top 5: December 2024

by Brian Hieggelke | August 2, 2024

Stage Top 5: August 2024

by Brian Hieggelke | December 1, 2023

Stage Top 5: December 2023

The cast of Brigadoon wearing Scottish garb and holding their hands up together.

by Dennis Polkow | October 25, 2023

Heading for the Highlands: A Review of “Brigadoon” at Music Theater Works

A cast of characters in dressy clothes on stage in front of a theater marquee

by Tristan Bruns | August 15, 2023

A Goosestepping Good Time: A Review of “The Producers” at Music Theater Works

by Dennis Polkow | June 7, 2023

Think About the Gun: A Review of “Pippin” at Music Theater Works

by Amanda Finn | March 16, 2023

A Glimpse at How We Cope: A Review of Avenue Q at Music Theater Works

by Dennis Polkow | December 13, 2022

Just Like the Ones We Used to Know: Music Theater Works Stages “White Christmas”

by Aaron Hunt | October 25, 2022

By The Sword Excalibur: A Review of Camelot at Music Theater Works

by Dennis Polkow | June 8, 2022

Blunder the Sea: A Review of Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Music Theater Works

by Dennis Polkow | March 17, 2022

The Nearly Best of Times: A Review of La Cage Aux Folles at Music Theater Works

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