Forbes on Film & Footlights

By Harry Forbes I’m a bit late in catching up with this highly amusing spoof of the phenomenal megahit “Hamilton,” the brainchild ...

By Harry Forbes Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole have plum roles as cosmetics queens Helena Rubinstein (LuPone) and Elizabeth A...

By Harry Forbes LOONY shifted gears this spring from its annual early American operetta (usually by Herbert or Kern) and mounted...

By Harry Forbes The generic title doesn’t really give you much of a clue what it’s about, but “Bandstand” turns out to be an absorbi...

By Harry Forbes The intriguing sequel to Ibsen’s iconic work has Nora -- as fiercely played by Laurie Metcalf -- returning to husb...

By Harry Forbes The popular 1997 animated film has been transformed into a visually sumptuous stage version. Of course, like the ...

By Harry Forbes Playwright Annie Baker’s latest play, after the excellent “John” (also at Signature), registers as amusing and thoug...