BWW Review: NUNCRACKERS at Seven Angels TheatreDecember 10, 2017An excellent musical comedy called NUNCRACKERS is performed by a highly talented cast of adults and children, at the Seven Angels Theatre, in Waterbury, CT. Mixing segments of traditional Christmas songs with new music, done well, this show is highly entertaining.
BWW Review: THE SANTALAND DIARIES at Castle Craig PlayersDecember 8, 2017Ian Galligan stars in a one man show that provides insight behind the scenes of the workplace of a Macy's Elf. The mindset, the comical encounters, the serious situations, and the deep emotions are conveyed believably, as if this fictional story is rooted in the true stories that Macy's elves have encountered throughout the years.
BWW Review: THE CHRISTMAS ELF at Downtown Cabaret Children's TheatreNovember 26, 2017Children and adults can both have a great time watching the Downtown Cabaret Children's Theatre in Bridgeport's unique musical production of THE CHRISTMAS ELF. With talent and positivity from an enthusiastic cast, this original story prvides entertainment for the entire family.
BWW Review: GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL at Connecticut Cabaret TheatreNovember 25, 2017The jukebox musical GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL has great music and comedy, entertaining the audience at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin, CT with music from the 1950s and 1960s, woven into a storyline involving three male characters and three female characters, all who are in pursuit of romance
BWW Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Seven Angels TheatreNovember 4, 2017The Million Dollar Quartet comes alive in Waterbury, with a rock n' roll musical show with talented live musicians who portray Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis in what commemorates a one time collaboration between these four legends of rock n' roll, while honoring Sam Phillips, owner of Sun Records, the company that launched their careers. I highly recommend this show for great music and a glimpse at some of the history behind the music!
BWW Review: DRACULA: GOES TO HIGH SCHOOL at Downtown Cabaret Children's TheatreOctober 15, 2017For an exciting musical that the whole family can enjoy, I highly recommend DRACULA: GOES TO HIGH SCHOOL at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Theatre in Bridgeport, CT. A talent cast brings familiar characters and well known songs from the 1950s and 1960s into a new story about the adventures of teenage Dracula in high school
BWW Review: DRACULA at Connecticut Cabaret TheatreOctober 7, 2017The classic horror story of Dracula is magnificently performed by a talented ensemble cast at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, in Berlin, CT. Between excellent acting, sound effects, and props, all on a brilliantly designed set, I highly recommend this show!
BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Downtown Cabaret TheatreSeptember 24, 2017A spectacular performance with first rate acting, singing, directing, choreography, and lighting brings a classic story to the stage, a story that touches on the equal humanity of all people, and the call to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every one of God's children, demonstrating that truth by treating each other with love and decency. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME can have a far reaching positive impact on its audience members and is highly recommended.
BWW Review: TEA AT FIVE at Connecticut Cabaret TheatreAugust 26, 2017The life of Katherine Hepburn is brilliantly presented in a one woman show that captivates the audience making us feel as if we are in the presence of the real Katherine Hepburn, both in the first act set in 1938 and in the second act set in 1983.
BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Castle Craig PlayersJuly 29, 2017The Castle Craig Players bring Monty Python's classic farce to the stage in a brilliantly comedic portrayal of Arthur, King of The Britons, and his Knights of the Round Table's adventures in trying to find the Holy Grail, a quest loaded with farcical encounters and some great musical numbers.
BWW Review: MILK at Thrown Stone Theatre CompanyJuly 14, 2017The brilliantly conveyed intertwined stories of three couples will spark deep emotions as Thrown Stone Theatre Company gives MILK its American debut with innovative theatrical elements including smell and actors remaining in character while moving the set.
BWW Review: BODY AWARENESS at Ridgefield Theater BarnJune 11, 2017Joyce finds herself needing to juggle the needs of her 21 year old son, who she suspects may have Asperger's Syndrome, with the needs of her live-in partner. Her life becomes more complicated when a houseguest of questionable integrity arrives and shakes things up.
BWW Review: THE CEMETERY CLUB at Connecticut Cabaret TheatreJune 10, 2017Three widowed Jewish friends visit their late husbands' graves together each month. When one of those widows begins to enter a new romantic relationship, the other two take issue for their own unique reasons. This plays out in comedic and dramatic ways that will keep the entire audience invested and entertained from start to finish in this brilliantly written, directed, and acted performance.
BWW Review: EXIT THE BODY at Town Players Of NewtownMay 14, 2017A New England cottage allegedly contains hidden stolen diamonds and definitely contains mysteriously appearing and disappearing presumably dead bodies. Who will discover the diamonds and make sense of this madness? Which characters may not be who they claim to be?
BWW Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Downtown Cabaret TheatreMay 6, 2017An excellent cast brings a high energy performance of In The Heights to the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, providing high quality entertainment with singing, dancing, and acting that captivate the audience.