I've long been a fan of writer Lucille Fletcher. Her iconic radio drama "The Hitch-Hiker" is an Orson Welles classic which was adapted for television in the first season of The Twilight Zone. Among of her radio dramas is "Sorry, Wrong Number" which starred Agnes Moorehead long before she was Endora to this generation. She … Continue reading Night Watch at Lancaster Opera House
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Chess is a Winning Strategy at Lancaster Opera House
I've loved this powerful, remarkable score since its debut as a concept album (yes, dear readers....vinyl...which I still have) in 1984. It's this gorgeous music and lyrics (Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson and Tim Rice respectively) that keeps Chess so poignant and relevant. The only other time I've seen this in person on stage is … Continue reading Chess is a Winning Strategy at Lancaster Opera House
The Producers is a Hit at Lancaster Opera House
Singing. Dancing. Romance. Dicey decision making. Boob jokes. The Producers, A Mel Brooks Musical, has it all, plus all that signature Brooks wit. The latest local iteration is onstage at the Lancaster Opera House and it’s a hoot of a production. Director/choreographer Eric Deeb Weaver has a great cast – who looked like they were … Continue reading The Producers is a Hit at Lancaster Opera House
Rehearsal for Murder at Lancaster Opera House
Rehearsal for Murder, now onstage at the Lancaster Opera House, began its life as a made-for-TV movie in 1982 starring Robert Preston, Lynn Redgrave, and a cast of very familiar TV and movie faces. It was later adapted for the stage and it’s an entertaining and suspenseful story with its share of surprises. In the … Continue reading Rehearsal for Murder at Lancaster Opera House
Little Shop of Horrors at Lancaster Opera House
Head’s up: be wary of your plants on April 8, 2024. The total solar eclipse could turn them into talking blood thirsty bullies for flesh. At least that’s what happened in Little Shop of Horrors, now on stage at the Lancaster Opera House. Little Shop has been around longer than a cactus. Some folks remember … Continue reading Little Shop of Horrors at Lancaster Opera House
‘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
Theatre Review: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at Lancaster Opera House
Lancaster Opera House debuted its first musical of its first season completely in residence last weekend with cult classic “The Rocky Horror Show.” Richard O’Brien’s creepy, hilarious and sometimes insane show is well performed by a talent-ridden cast, featuring plenty of fresh faces. A celebration of a cult classic… We open with, what else, “Science … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at Lancaster Opera House
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 of nostalgia that takes you to a good place when you might be feeling low. A few years ago, I was lucky enough … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Sister Act’ at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Baby’ at Lancaster Opera House
Having babies can be a messy business. The question is whether a play about having babies would come to life on the stage. The simple answer is yes. . . .a delightfully easy on the eyes and ears production. But if giving life were that simple, everybody would do it. Not everybody can. And not … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Baby’ at Lancaster Opera House
Lancaster Opera House brings “Deathtrap” to the stage.
What do you do when you’re hired to direct a flawlessly scripted Ira Levin play that is one of the most produced thrillers in history and was the longest running thriller on Broadway? Nothing. Except pick a great cast, and keep the work simple, elegant, and pristine. And that’s just what Katie Malinson did with … Continue reading Lancaster Opera House brings “Deathtrap” to the stage.
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