Who hasn’t been told to “cover your head” to either protect or adorn your crowning glory? What we wear on our heads and why is at the heart of CROWNS, now onstage at MusicalFare Theatre until May 19. Playwright Regina Taylor weaves Black American history, inspirational storytelling, and glorious Gospel music into a proud tale … Continue reading CROWNS is Joyful Noise and Fashionable, too

Beautiful The Carole King Musical now on stage at MusicalFare to March 24 is, indeed, beautiful in every way. It celebrates the early days of Carole King’s illustrious career, first as a songwriter with her husband Gerry Goffin and then as a solo singer-songwriter. She was – and still is – an icon in pop … Continue reading Beautiful is an Understatement at MusicalFare

Showtune is currently on the MusicalFare Theatre Premier Cabaret stage for only a few more performances, so if you’re a fan of Jerry Herman’s exquisite music, book your table now. The show is replete with the songs you love to hear and hum: the haunting “Time Heals Everything” from Mack & Mabel, the cheeky “Bosom … Continue reading Showtune Showcases Jerry Herman Masterpieces

I know you’ve read this from me before, but it bears repeating: I’m not a fan of movies on stage. Sigh, they just keep coming. The latest is Legally Blonde The Musical, on stage at MusicalFare Theatre to December 10. While I dislike the trend, It’s not the fault of this immensely talented cast or … Continue reading Oh My God, You Guys! Legally Blonde at MusicalFare

There’s a lot to love about a classic musical.  The familiarity is a cozy hug from someone who just plain out loves you. Even when (OK, sometime especially when) the story is a little far-fetched and the dialogue is dated, a great score will never go out of style, so these old chestnuts will always … Continue reading Guys and Dolls Lives On

Everyone loves the classic “mistaken identity” plotline. You know, the one where  you wear  your twin brother’s clothes because you think he died when you were both shipwrecked, but you’re really a woman so when people think you’re a man and another woman starts to fall in love with you, you just go along with … Continue reading Twelfth Night Plays On at MusicalFare