Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 7/15; SEUSSICAL at Music Circus, GREY GARDENS at Ahmanson and More!

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Boston, Sacramento, Los Angeles and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include THE MUSIC MAN at Cape Playhouse, SEUSSICAL at California Music Circus, and GREY GARDENS in Los Angeles, just to name a few.

East/Northeast

1. Boston, MA: Editor Kristen Morale reviews THE MUSIC MAN at Cape Playhouse. She says, "With The Music Man, it is not an easy task to take that grandiose quality and combine it with all other components to bring forth the already inherent beauty this show possesses, and to do so in a way that is particularly memorable is more so the challenging feat. The Cape Playhouse has gathered a wonderful cast and creative team to make this production nothing less than an obvious choice for something extraordinary." Read more here.

2. Washington, DC: Editor Roger Catlin reviews HAND TO GOD at Studio Theater's Stage 4. He says, "Susan Rome is masterful as the Texas mother who is trying to keep her life and her her Puppet Ministry together after the recent death of her husband. She's so manic in her striving and in trying to deal with Jason's particular problem you may forget she played Assistant State's Attorney Ilene Nathan on The Wire for several seasons." Read more here.

South/Southeast

3. Tampa, FL: Editor Peter Nason reviews Jobsite Theater's TIME STANDS STILL at the Shimberg Playhouse. He says, "As Richard, a photo editor friend of James and Sarah's, Brian Shea once again proves why he is one of our local treasures. No one plays hilarious discomfort as well as he does. It's a tour de force in the art of awkwardness. He also doesn't overdo his early moments, the shock of seeing the scarred Sarah and not being able to look at her for very long, which she calls attention to. We understand his squirminess and can empathize. And his relationship with a much younger woman is dealt with in ways that aren't cliché." Read more here.

4. Austin, TX: Editor Frank Benge reviews THE FLICK at Hyde Park Theatre. He says, "Delanté G. Keys is superb as Avery, the social misfit who lives with his dad and is on a mission to keep the theatre from going to digital projection. He has many first-rate moments in the show; however, his cell phone call with his analyst is absolutely heart breaking." Read more here.

5. Dallas, TX: Editor Christina Hoth reviews JEKYLL & HYDE at Onstage In Bedford. She says, "Director Bill Sizemore and Music Director Shane Hurst expertly compiled a skilled vocal ensemble. Many of the actors had individual lines in the musical numbers and all were consistent, vocally strong, and clear. When the full ensemble was on stage, the sound perfectly filled the space and blended beautifully." Read more here.

6. West Virginia: Editor Johnna Leary reviews CATF 20th CENTURY BLUES. She says, "
Betsy Aidem fearlessly leads the female ensemble piece as photographer, Danny. Her self confidence and awkward self awareness sweetly shine through, as she once again hosts the reunion and is caught between caring for her elderly mother and grown son. Aidem is both adorably sweet and scarily strong at times. Her introduction to the audience at the top of the show was outstanding and perfectly set the tone for the rest of the performance." Read more here.

West Coast

7. Los Angeles, CA: Editor Don Grigware reviews GREY GARDENS at Ahmanson. He says, "Under Michael Wilson's even direction, both actresses give astounding performances. York does her best work in Act Two as Little Edie. With just an empty, faraway glance or the resigned tone of her voice "Coming, mother darling" - there is no exaggeration present - she nails the bitter loneliness. Buckley too, brilliantly conveys a helplessness from moment to moment that is completely without affectation. Her comedic turn with "The Cake I Had" is sheer delight." Read more here.

8. Sacramento, CA: Editor Harmony Wheeler reviews SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at California Musical Theatre's Music Circus. She says, "...animated character actress Bets Malone's Gertrude McFuzz grows more feathers to attract Horton's attention, and a very talented young Josh Davis as JoJo of Whoville struggles to make his parents proud after his "thinks" get him into trouble. A solid ensemble fills out smaller roles like the Wickersham Brothers and Yertle the Turtle (a name just plain fun to say) with animated facial expressions and perfect vocals." Read more here.

International

9. South Africa: Editor David Fick reviews the National Arts Festival in South Africa. He says, "My post-Festival consideration this year was always going to focus primarily on the practicalities of experiencing the Festival in the role of an audience member, although there are some deviations from the assumption of that position. I have based my observations on conversations I had with artists, festival-goers, technicians and my own experience of this year's edition of "11 days of amazing", and my list consequently highlights organisational challenges that can all be met through a diligent pursuit of excellence." Read his thoughts here.

National Tour Highlight:

10. Madison, Wisconsin Editor Angie Stanton interviews Aaron Walpole of KINKY BOOTS. On the question, "What is the biggest challenge for you in the show?", Walpole says, "Spoiler alert. The boots at the end. I don't always want to give that part away, but I do end up wearing the boots. They are a challenge for a big guy like me. Two hundred and seventy pounds in high heels is like Bambi on ice." Read her full interview here.

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