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St. James Theater

246 West 44th Street, New York City, NY 10036
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3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Westfield, New Jersey
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Saw Leap of Faith the other night and thoroughly enjoyed it! Despite all the negative publicity the theater was packed and the mood was fun all around. They are closing on Sunday May 13th so if you can, go out and see a fun show. Sure the story has been told a number of times already but the dancing and... More

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Silicon Valley, California
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

When is the last time you saw an ORIGINAL musical that wasn't a revival or based on someone else's music? If you are like me, many years. This show rocks, it's entirely original, the acting is great, the singing is OUTSTANDING, and it's just plain fun. Do yourself a favor, take a chance on something new! You'll love it! I... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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I saw Leap of Faith at the April 7 matinee while it was still in previews (opening night April 26). Loved the show! Raul Esparza is mesmerizing! You can't take your eyes off him. The entire principal cast is extremely talented. The show is lively, energetic, and the music makes you want to clap and tap your feet. You walk... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

This musical play featured Harry Conick, Jr. It was wonderful, and his performance shows he is multi talented and easy to look at! His voice was magnificent

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Pfafftown, North Carolina
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

What a pretty older theater. It is a little cramped and small but that made it cozy! And the cozier you can be with Harry... well.... I guess I don't have to tell you that! The performers in the show (On a Clear Day) were AMAZING with wonderful and powerful, memorable voices. The story? Nah, not memorable. The show is... More

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New York City, New York
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
107 helpful votes 107 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

This show was like a high school musical. Barely any costume changes. No scenery to speak of. The actors, through no fault of their own, just had a terrible script. Very disappointing. We walked out during intermission.

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Henderson, TX
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Well, the production, set, costumes and play were only average at best. However, Harry Connick Jr is amazing. He really does have a fabulous voice that is so easy to listen to. I was thrilled to be able to attend but the entire musical was just a little ummmm, dull.

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Connecticut
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Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

I was looking forward to the revival of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, the 1965 musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Burton Lane, that stars Harry Connick, Jr. There were a number of reasons. First, the show is rarely revived so a chance to see a production with the full Broadway treatment was too good to pass... More

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Merritt Island, Fl USA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

Saw Harry Connick Jr. in On a Clear Day. The performance was great. The theatre is showing its age a bit. The seats were small and leg room is not great. I was fine by my wife's knees were against the seat in front of her. Perhaps the seating in the orchestra level is more spacioius as we were upstairs... More

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Easton, Pennsylvania
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011

My daughter and I went to see the limited engagement of Hair. Probably not the best show for younger kids (there were quite a few in the audience however) but my daughter is a lot older and can handle the sexual undertones. Be warned there is a small scene right before intermission where everyone except the actor who plays Claude... More

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