I’ll jump right into it: the world of the modern musical is CRAZY. It’s not easy to compete with “Hamilton,” or “Dear Evan Hansen,” or even “Hadestown.” When “First Date” appeared on […]
Theatre Review: ‘First Date’ at MusicalFare Theatre
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Theatre Review: ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ at The Stratford Festival
“The Merry Wives of Windsor” is traditionally viewed as one of Shakespeare’s lesser works. Perhaps because it carries neither the weight and depth of a “King Lear,” nor the grandiosity of “The […]
Theatre Review: ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’ at The Stratford Festival
I only knew three things about “Billy Elliot: The Musical” when I sat in my cushy Festival Theatre seat one Saturday afternoon. One, that a very talented young actor was about to […]
Theatre Review: ‘Nine’ by Second Generation Theatre Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
I’ve waited for this one all season. Second Generation Theatre Company closed its sixth season with an electric production of ‘Nine. ‘ With a book based on Fellini’s film 8/12 and music […]
Theatre Review: ‘Entertaining Mr. Sloane’ at Irish Classical Theatre
This is one dysfunctional family with a weird twist on sibling rivalry. Brother and sister are love-starved and have a history of being attracted to the same men. DaDa has diminished vision […]
Theatre Review: ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ at The Stratford Festival
I’ve seen “Little Shop” at least 5 times, I’ve been in it, and I am a huge fan of the movie. To say that I know the story inside and out would […]
Theatre Review: ‘Memories and Martinis’ at O’Connell & Company
Anyone who grew up loving music and stories and plays will admit to the same truth: their bedroom was a theatre, their bed was a stage, stuffed toys and dolls were members […]
BroadwayHD brings Broadway into your living room
Netflix led the way in the digital streaming revolution. Bringing films and TV into the living rooms of millions of viewers allowed for that instant gratification of being able to see content […]
Theatre Review: ‘Dearly Departed’ at Aurora Players
With a dull thud, Mr. Turpin drops dead on the kitchen floor. According to his wife, Raynelle, the man had all but stopped breathing for the better part of their thirty-plus year […]
Theatre Review: ‘Sister Act’ at Lancaster Opera House
“Sister Act” is one of my favorite movies. It is a film that my family cherishes and one that I watch as many times as I can. It just has a feeling […]
