{"id":108828,"date":"2025-04-11T10:22:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T17:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/?p=108828"},"modified":"2025-04-11T11:21:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T18:21:19","slug":"the-world-goes-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/the-world-goes-round\/","title":{"rendered":"The World Goes ‘Round"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Warm, Witty Revue of Kander & Ebb\u2019s Best Broadway Moments<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Lark Theater’s production of The World Goes ‘Round<\/em> is a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of the iconic songwriting team John Kander and Fred Ebb. This tightly woven musical revue delivers some of their greatest hits\u2014songs known from Cabaret<\/em>, Chicago<\/em>, Kiss of the Spider Woman<\/em>, and more\u2014along with a few lesser-known gems that deserve their time in the spotlight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Directed and choreographed with flair by Carolyn Hutchinson, the show moves briskly, but with grace. The cast\u2014 Maureen McVerry, Emma Roos, Noel Anthony, Ken Brill and Dyan McBride (pictured) \u2014 bring both polish and playfulness to the stage, each with moments to shine. Whether it\u2019s comedy, tenderness, or full-on Broadway razzle-dazzle, they meet the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/span>photo credit: Stephanie Clarke<\/span><\/p>\n

Seated in the Lark\u2019s supremely comfortable chairs, with perfect sightlines in every direction, you feel more like a guest in the showroom of a luxury cruise ship than an audience member at a small-town venue. The Art Deco interior is beautifully restored, and the theater\u2019s atmosphere matches the class and style of the performance onstage.<\/span><\/p>\n

The musical direction by Dave Dobrusky is sharp and inventive. These are familiar tunes\u2014but here, they get fresh arrangements full of tight cross-harmonies and clever transpositions that reveal new layers. The cast delivers them with clarity and heart, and Dobrusky\u2019s presence on the keys adds energy and connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adding even more dimension are the full-screen digital projections that roll behind the performers\u2014beautifully designed and precisely timed to support the mood of each number without ever distracting from it. They help set the tone, the place, and sometimes even the punchline.<\/span><\/p>\n

Song List<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

21 songs from across Kander and Ebb\u2019s prolific careers:<\/span><\/p>\n