Josie DiVencenzo in "What I Thought I Knew." Photo by Ali Lewis Jewish Repertory Theatre’s production of “What I Thought I Knew” packs a lifetime of emotions, decisions, and dilemmas into 90 minutes. Based on writer Alice Eve Cohen’s memoir, the story is deeply reflective at times and slyly funny, too. Josie DiVincenzo is the … Continue reading Looking Life Square in the Eye: What I Thought I Knew
Theatre Review: ‘Hitmakers: Origins of Classic Rock’ at JCC CenterStage
The team at the JCC CenterStage Theatre has done it again with Hitmakers: Origins of Classic Rock! Picking up where last year’s British Invasion tribute left off, this year’s production explores what happened to rock and roll from the late ‘60s through the ‘70s. The cast delves into the spirit of this genre, belting out … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Hitmakers: Origins of Classic Rock’ at JCC CenterStage
‘Nunsense: A-Men!’ at Shea’s Smith Theatre
The musical comedy ‘Nunsense: A- Men!’ is at the Smith Theatre weekends through February 2. This is an O’Connell & Company production. ‘Nunsense A-men!’ is the original ‘Nunsense’ show with all the characters portrayed by male actors, instead of the usual female actors. The original ‘Nunsense’ is a musical by Dan Goggin that opened off-Broadway … Continue reading ‘Nunsense: A-Men!’ at Shea’s Smith Theatre
‘The Mousetrap’ at Lancaster Opera House
It’s supposed to be hard to put your finger on the guilty party in a whodunit. In the fashion of murder mysteries, the perpetrator could be any of the characters who take the stage. And who done it becomes, by the end of the production, glaringly clear. The realization can be satisfying, bewildering, disappointing, or … Continue reading ‘The Mousetrap’ at Lancaster Opera House
Miss Nelson is Missing at Theatre of Youth
If you were a kid after the 70s, it's likely you read Miss Nelson is Missing in school. Theatre of Youth looks to capitalize on this name recognition with their new production, which opened January 25th and runs through February 9th. With an incredible set designed by Kenneth Shaw and a cast of TOY regulars, … Continue reading Miss Nelson is Missing at Theatre of Youth
No One’s Out of Order in the Court Room
The cast of "The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women" by Brazen-Faced Varlets. Nobody likes the highly-principled bossy one. Or the rich daddy’s girl. Or the show stealer. Or the snarky one. Yet when you put them all together in a show-within-a-show production, you want every last one of them to be your new … Continue reading No One’s Out of Order in the Court Room
Opposites Attract and Repel in “The Antipodes”
Annie Baker’s script is more character study than storytelling as it depicts everything bad about corporate brainstorming sessions
“The Bridges of Madison County” Cross Love and Infidelity
This production is the epitome of romance, conflict, love, and loss, anchored by that stunning score and incredible artistry of our local actors.
BPO, ICTC, the Bard, and Mendelssohn…Oh My!
Both the audience and the performers are thrilled in a way that doesn’t happen for a typical play.
State Grant Supports Kavinoky Improvements
The Kavinoky Theatre received a special 40th anniversary present: a $145,000 grant awarded from New York state’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). The grant will fund some capital improvements for the theatre, including a Broadway-style covered entryway, new theatre seats, and an updated projection system. "We are thrilled to receive this award," said Loraine O'Donnell, … Continue reading State Grant Supports Kavinoky Improvements
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