What is it about “A Christmas Story.” There’s no sweet holiday message, no fa-la-la, no chestnuts roasting. Fact is, there’s a good amount of humbug. There’s the hapless Ralphie and his dysfunctional family, the bully, the fact that Santa has an un-jolly disposition, and that the theme is predicated on one lad’s desire to get … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘A Christmas Story’ by Rocking Horse Productions at Lancaster Opera House
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Theatre Review: ‘Oliver!’ at Lancaster Opera House
When I was in grade school, my music teacher liked to show videos. Musical videos. There wasn’t a large selection in his arsenal and the one that we watched over, and over, and over, and over again was “Oliver!” We watched “Oliver!” so many times that the VHS tape wore out, and then he purchased … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Oliver!’ at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by Rocking Horse Productions as Lancaster Opera House
Follow the yellow brick road. Follow the yellow brick road. There is not a single person alive who does not know the story of Dorothy and her adventures in Oz on her journey to meet the Wonderful Wizard. A girl has troubles at home, a tornado sweeps her up, and she falls into the merry … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by Rocking Horse Productions as Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Annie’ at Lancaster Opera House
I’ll be honest - I’ve seen ‘Annie’ more times than I care to admit. Annie is cute, the dog is cute…. it’s all cute. However, I was drawn to the Opera House production based on their renaissance over the past few years. David Bondrow’s development of the resident company has been exciting to watch and … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Annie’ at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Rounding Third’ at Lancaster Opera House
Little league. Two things that nearly every kid who ever took up the game of baseball must have been told at one time or another: One: Keep your eye on the ball. Two: Keep your head in the game. Oh sure, you can go on about learning the physical skill and technique of the game. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Rounding Third’ at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Charlotte’s Web’ by Rocking Horse Productions at Lancaster Opera House
Theater that is geared toward children isn’t always enjoyable for adults. Some of the performances, especially when the actors are playing animals, can feel too silly and over-exaggerated. Thankfully, Rocking Horse Productions’ inventive telling of “Charlotte’s Web,” directed by Leigha Eichhorn, defies that stereotype, offering an innocently fun evening at the theater for all ages. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Charlotte’s Web’ by Rocking Horse Productions at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ at Lancaster Opera House
Anyone who made it through their high school English class is probably familiar—at least from a 30,000 foot view—of the story of Anne Frank and her family. If you’re like me, your memory of her story is relatively vague: a little girl and her family hide out in a secret annex above an office building … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Over The Tavern’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
Tom Dudzick’s “Over the Tavern” recalls a time when the comedic violence of Woody Woodpecker and the shoot-‘em-up heroics of The Lone Ranger flickered on an absurdly futuristic black and white television set. . . .impressive and entertaining. . . A time when juvenile delinquency amounted to crude and simple street graffiti, smuggled and concealed … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Over The Tavern’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ by Rocking Horse Productions at Lancaster Opera House
Even if you've never seen “It's A Wonderful Life,” you're probably familiar with the story, or the memorable “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings,” line. The stage adaption by Rocking Horse Productions brought back memories of my childhood, sitting in the living room with my family on Christmas week and marathoning … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ by Rocking Horse Productions at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘South Pacific’ at Lancaster Opera House
There are few shows as romantic as “South Pacific.” Despite being set near a warzone, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s intoxicating and dreamy score are enough to melt the ice off your shoes and whisk you away to a tropical island. Lancaster Opera House puts on yet another stellar, professional production. David Bondrow directs this classic musical … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘South Pacific’ at Lancaster Opera House
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