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Russell Warne

Russell Warne

Russell Warne has reviewed live theatre since 2006 and has been a member of the American Theatre Critics Association since 2012. From 2010 to 2024, he reviewed theatre for Utah Theatre Bloggers Association, where he eventually served as president of the organization. Before becoming a critic, he was a performer, music director, technical crew member, and playwright. In his day job, he is a research psychologist. When he's not reviewing theatre, he keeps busy by raising four children.

 




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First Show:

The Music Man

Favorite Show:

Merrily We Roll Along



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Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Springer Opera House
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Springer Opera House
December 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA — A Christmas Story is one of the most beloved holiday films of all time. Though lesser known, the stage musical adaptation (with a script by Joseph Robinette and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul) is gaining a following. Over the past ten years, productions of the musical have proliferated, and it has even become an annual tradition for some theatre companies. The Springer Opera House is the latest group to mount A Christmas Story: The Musical, and though the production has a rocky start, it finds its legs in the end.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
November 24, 2024

A great production to get into the holiday spirit.

Review: MISERY at Springer Opera House
Review: MISERY at Springer Opera House
October 18, 2024

A critically injured novelist. His “number one fan” coming to his aid. At first, she is a godsend. But when fandom turns into obsession, events take a darker turn. The play may be called Misery, but at the Springer Opera House, the show is a pleasure. Read the review.

Review: DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Review: DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
September 29, 2024

'Hell's bells!' Alabama Shakespeare Fest has a production full of heart.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at the Springer Opera House
Review: JERSEY BOYS at the Springer Opera House
September 20, 2024

Featuring golden oldies like “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Oh, What a Night,” Jersey Boys might look like a vehicle for boomer nostalgia. But at the Springer Opera House, it is so much more than that. The stellar performances and dynamic directing make Jersey Boys a moving show that anyone can enjoy.

Review: JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT at Alabama Shakespeare Fest
Review: JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT at Alabama Shakespeare Fest
July 14, 2024

What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT AT ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FEST at Alabama Shakespeare Festival?






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