Robert John Biedermann News

There comes a moment late in the second act of South Pacific when Nellie Forbush (played by the luminous Katie Reid), after hearing the disembodied voice of Emile Debecque (the dashing Marcelo Guzzo) over a two-way radio relaying some heartbreaking news—and confirming to her that he has sacrificed all he holds dear in order to help Allied forces overcome Japanese forces—when she runs on the beach, beseeching Emile to “come back” so that she may admit her foolhardy response to him before he left on that heroic mission. She completes her heartrending plea for his safe return with a lovely reprise, however brief, of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s stunning “Some Enchanted Evening.” (more...)

NETworks Presentations presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, playing at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre December 6-11 as part of the Orlando Broadway series. (more...)

NETworks Presentations presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, playing at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre December 6-11 as part of the Orlando Broadway series. (more...)

National tour of 2008 Broadway revival now in Boston is a lame facsimile of the Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theatre production lauded as "some enchanted evening" (more...)

NETworks Presentations presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, which launches its national tour at the Boston Opera House for one week only, today through October 2, 2011. (more...)

NETworks Presentations presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, which launches its national tour at the Boston Opera House, for one week only September 27 - October 2, 2011. (more...)

The greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is touching down in San Diego as Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation brings this national treasure to the San Diego Civic Theatre; February 15 – 20, 2011. (more...)

The greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is touching down in San Diego as Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation brings this National Treasure to the San Diego Civic Theatre; February 15 - 20, 2011. (more...)

The greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is touching down in San Diego as Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation brings this national treasure to the San Diego Civic Theatre; February 15 – 20, 2011. (more...)

The greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is touching down in San Diego as Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation brings this national treasure to the San Diego Civic Theatre; February 15 – 20, 2011. (more...)

The greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is touching down in San Diego as Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation brings this national treasure to the San Diego Civic Theatre; February 15 - 20, 2011. (more...)

When I asked my son what part of THE WIZARD OF OZ he liked the best he said: "All of it." So, I pressed him a little further, and asked who his favorite character was, and he said: "The Wicked Witch." I can only say that I wasn't surprised by his answers, but I was surprised by his stamina, as he sat riveted by the action taking place on stage for 2 and 1/2 hours. The touring company at the Fox Theatre this weekend (November 26-28) has conjured up a solid and engaging effort that's greatly enhanced by some memorable special effects wizardry that's particularly effective during the twister sequence. (more...)

A staged production of L. Frank Baum classic The Wizard of Oz is playing Bass Concert Hall this weekend. A near exact recreation of the film we all know and love - laced with bits and pieces of the book with some modern aspects tossed in - the show is a fun time for children, and a nice way to introduce them to live theater. (more...)

THE WIZARD OF OZ is heading to the Lyric Opera House! THE WIZARD OF OZ runs Friday, November 13 at 8pm, Saturday, November 14 at 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday, November 15 at 1pm. (more...)