Theatre Review: ‘The Authentic Life Of Billy The Kid’ at Road Less Traveled Productions

Picture it: New Mexico, 1908. An old acquaintance knocks at your door. He brings his silent (at first) mysterious driver: could he really be someone who thought has been dead for 27years?  From its very dramatic stop-action opening scene, ‘The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid’ which opens Road Less Traveled Productions’ new season, ignites … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Authentic Life Of Billy The Kid’ at Road Less Traveled Productions

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 and lyrics by Maury Yeston, ‘Nine’ is the story of Guido Contini, star filmmaker who is facing his 40th birthday with an urgent … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Nine’ by Second Generation Theatre Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre

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 and keen insights…when they’re to be believed. And the opportunist  boarder killed a man. And they live happily ever after? Playwright Joe Orton … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Entertaining Mr. Sloane’ at Irish Classical Theatre

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 of the audience, and heartfelt solos were sung into hairbrushes.  For Mary Kate O’Connell, these early days spent singing, dancing, and acting with … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Memories and Martinis’ at O’Connell & Company