A largely lackluster musical with a compelling cast who get underserved at nearly every turn, Bill Condon’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman” is an experience defined by missed opportunities. It boasts ...

How did drab New Jersey soundstages become as bright and bold as the Technicolor movie musicals of Hollywood’s Golden Age? And how did industrial buildings on the banks of the Hackensack River become ...

Broadway musical adaptations can be quite challenging, particularly given the remarkable performances by icons such as Chita Rivera and Vanessa Williams in the titular role in “Kiss of the Spider ...

Is it possible to enjoy a movie musical while actively disliking its songs? It is with "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which proves the durability of a good story - and story within a story - no matter ...