‘New York, New York’ review: Broadway musical can’t make it here, anywhere
nypost.comNew York, New York,” which opened Wednesday night at the St. James Theatre, is akin to being stuck on the tarmac at LaGuardia.
You can spot the city’s stunning skyline taunting you from across the river — “I want to be a part of it!” you think — but then nothing happens for hours on end, as you’re silently trapped there in your uncomfortable and expensive seat.And just like the elation and relief of finally deplaning, the best part of the show comes at the very end when the cast finally sings “Theme From New York, New York.” We clap for our local anthem and get to go home.
Start spreading the news — I’m leaving today! “New York, New York” is a show that honestly hurts to dislike. The musical features songs, old and new, from the brilliant team of John Kander and the late Fred Ebb, with new material by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
And it’s directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman.These artists’ respective “Chicago,” “Hamilton” and “The Producers” have given a lot to the city that their latest, lesser creation is named after.
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