Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - October 15, 2022 Pleasant surprises are the best kind....
BWW Review: WILD TANGO at Peacock Theatre
by Vikki Jane Vile - May 17, 2022 Save for COVID, German Cornejo and his company of Tango dancers have thrilled audiences with their sultry, authentic displays of the much loved Ballroom dance for countless seasons in London. It may have been predictable but it was enjoyable and well executed. Now for their return post-pandemic, the...
TV: Meet the New Stars of FROZEN on Broadway- McKenzie Kurtz, Ciara Renee & Ryan McCartan!
by Nicole Rosky - March 02, 2020 Just last month, Frozen on Broadway welcomed three news stars: McKenzie Kurtz, Ciara Renée, and Ryan McCartan. The trio enters the production with the introduction of several exciting changes to the musical. ...
BWW Review: GOOD PEOPLE at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - September 03, 2021 You will not want to miss this excellent production....
Smuin's THE CHRISTMAS BALLET Returns To Stages Around The Bay Area Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 29, 2021 Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces its first live, in-theatre performances in nearly two years with the welcome return of The Christmas Ballet, a longtime Bay Area favorite heralding the holidays. Offering something for everyone, the joyous program features two acts packed to the brim with breathta...
VIDEO: Kyle MacLachlan Talks CAROL'S SECOND ACT on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - February 27, 2020 Kyle MacLachlan talks about acting in front of a live audience on 'Carol's Second Act' and Kelsey Grammer's upcoming appearance on the show....
Rebel Theatrics to Host Vaudeville-Style Showcase in October
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2022 Rebel Theatrics has announced The Rebel Industry Showcase, a vaudeville-style show featuring some of the most iconic Broadway songs, scenes, and dance numbers. ...
Review: NOISES OFF at The Royal Theatre Shows An Extreme Version of Backstage Drama
by Theresa Bertram - August 17, 2022 What did our critic think of NOISES OFF at The Royal Theatre? She laughed so hard, she had tears!...
BWW Review: WOMEN OF SOUL at Mercury Theater Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - February 04, 2022 WOMEN OF SOUL delivers the kind of high-energy tribute that makes up the best kind of revue, and the songs are irresistible....
VIDEO: Matt Mucha and Taylor Okey Snack on Audrey II on SECOND ACT SNACKS
by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2021 In the latest episode, Mooch and Taylor hitch a ride down to Skid Row to find a totally plant-based delicacy inspired by the man-eating plant, Audrey II, from LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! Come along for the ride this week on Second Act Snacks and remember: don't feed the plants!...
Black Theatre Troupe Presents BARBECUE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2022 A knock-out cast of the Valley's top actors come to Black Theatre Troupe for the comedy BARBECUE. Written by Robert O'Hara, BARBECUE tells the story of the O'Mallery family with one twist: the first act is portrayed by White characters, yet for the second act, the characters are changed to Black. ...
VIDEO: Matt Mucha and Taylor Okey Chow Down Like Newsies on SECOND ACT SNACKS
by Nicole Rosky - March 09, 2021 Extra, extra! Mooch and Taylor got out their newsboy caps and New York accents for NEWSIES this week! The snackerz hawked papes all the way down to the Lower East Side on the lookout for the best pastrami on rye. Did they find it? Are they worthy enough to be kings of New York? Find out in this week...
RATINGS: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Delivers Another FOX Win
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 20, 2020 Here are the highlights of the 16 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night (11/19/20)....
Palace Theater Looking For 2ND ACT Story Tellers
by A.A. Cristi - July 01, 2021 If you do and can tell it in an engaging way in front of a live audience, then the Palace Theater in Waterbury would like to hear from you. The Palace Theater is currently looking for presenters for its innovative speaker's series 2ND ACT that features stories by people of a certain age (50+) tellin...
Andrew Lloyd Webber's SONG AND DANCE Will Be Performed at Aurora Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - July 28, 2021 Two very different acts tied together by a unifying love story to create a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience from the creator Cats, Evita and Phantom of the Opera....
Crystal Theatre Performing Arts Center Has Officially Reopened
by Stephi Wild - June 19, 2021 Learn about the reopening performance, and how to stay up to date on all future goings-on at the theatre!...
BWW Review: COMPANY at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - August 21, 2021 The cast and crew at DreamWrights take on this difficult show with tremendous energy that draws the audience in and takes them on an emotional journey—bringing to mind one’s own relationships and friendships....
Palace Theater 2ND ACT SERIES Announces Call For Storytellers
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2023 Waterbury's Palace Theater is seeking presenters 50 years and older with inspiring, compelling, or interesting second act stories to share in front of an audience as part of its 2nd Act Series. ...
VIDEO: Matt Mucha and Taylor Okey Eat Like Sharks and Jets on SECOND ACT SNACKS
by Nicole Rosky - March 02, 2021 Something's coming and it's definitely something good! This week, Mooch and Taylor split up to find a dish that best represents Tony and Maria's backgrounds....
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING Comes to New National Theatre in December
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2022 Highly acclaimed as a classic masterpiece taken to new frontiers when premiered as a new production in 2017, this work features splendid, fast-paced choreography with a sense of humour by Wayne EAGLING, while the rich colours of the sets and costumes describe the world of reality and a dream....
Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Court Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - September 11, 2022 What did our critic think of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Court Theatre? Joseph Kesselring's 1941 play ARSENIC AND OLD LACE combines farce, explicitly dark comedy, and a little murder. Director Ron OJ Parson's decision to envision the central Brewster family as a wealthy Black American family gives the p...
Review: MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - August 22, 2022 Mr. Holland's Opus is a world premiere new musical currently running at the Ogunquit Playhouse based on the 1995 motion picture of the same title. It is a story set in San Francisco in 1969 about a successful musician and composer, Glenn Holland (Akron Watson) who switches careers to become a first-...
VIDEO: Matt Mucha and Taylor Okey Chow Down on the Food of IN THE HEIGHTS on SECOND ACT SNACKS
by Nicole Rosky - February 02, 2021 Attention Snackers- Mooch and Taylor are back! The theater-foodie-favorite SECOND ACT SNACKS returns! Matt Mucha and Taylor Okey met on the first national tour of BANDSTAND in 2019. When faced with 20-minutes of downtime in Act 2, they knew what they had to do– SNACK. Being on tour allowed them to t...
Review: KING JOHN at Shelton Auditorium
by Melissa Hall - October 10, 2022 What did our cOne of the highlights of this year‘s Bard Fest is the rarely-produced King John. There are whispers of other Shakespeare plays echoing in the heartbreaking history All the classics are there but presented in a show that’s often overlooked. There are warring families, devious brothers, ...
Manassas Ballet Theatre Presents PETER AND THE WOLF & MORE
by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2021 The second act of this ballet, Peter and the Wolf, was originally composed in 1936 to introduce children to the orchestral instruments, springs to life as an irresistible children’s ballet. Peter and his friends from the forest embark on a day of adventure complete with spirited narration. Peter and... |