Review: BLUE, London Coliseum
by Alexander Cohen - April 24, 2023 A confident production of a conceptually flawed opera....
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...
2nd Act Series: Patty Walcott Henderson Comes To The Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2023 On Wednesday, May 24th at 7 PM, recently retired registered nurse Patty Walcott Henderson will share the inspiring story of how she turned her life around in her second act. ...
Review: THE HANDMAID'S TALE Haunts Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - September 24, 2022 The Royal Winnipeg Ballet breathes life into the internationally acclaimed dystopia....
The Whale Theatre Will Present Three BALLET IN CINEMA Screenings
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2020 After a long interval of almost 6 months, the Whale Theatre is back for the 'Second Act.' Subject to Covid-19 restrictions, the theatre will be hosting three Ballet in Cinema screenings with a small, socially distanced audience....
BWW Review: North Carolina Theatre's 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL
by Jeffrey Kare - October 13, 2021 Based on Colin Higgins' 1980 Academy Award nominated film of the same name, 9 to 5 follows three female coworkers in the late 1970s. Pushed to the boiling point, they team up to concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious tu...
Pioneer Theatre Company Launches Virtual Holiday Bazaar
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2020 Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC), together in a partnership administered by-and-through the Pioneer Theatre Guild, turns attention towards generating some Holiday spirit. Through the creation of the “Holiday Scene Shoppe,” an online bazaar, PTC will be crafting gifts, games, and festive facemasks, just...
VIDEO: Matt Mucha and Taylor Okey Have an Egg Roll (Mr. Goldstone) on SECOND ACT SNACKS
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2021 Here they are, boys! Here they are, world! This week, Mooch and Taylor jumped on Mama Rose's tour bus and ventured down to Chinatown for an egg roll that would make Mr. Goldstone thrilled! It's GYPSY week here at Second Act Snacks and you don't want to miss this one!...
John Scully Shares His 2nd Act Story END OF LIFE DOULA February 23 At Palace Theater
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2022 Embracing death seems like it would be the antithesis of a second act, but for retired media executive, John Scully, he has found beauty and meaning in his new calling as an End of Life Doula. Hear him tell his 2ND ACT story on February 23 at 3pm at Waterbury's Palace Theater....
RATINGS: FOX Tops Competition with SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 18, 2020 Here are the highlights of the 15 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night....
Shakespeare on the Deck Announces Second Act as New Non-Profit LA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 25, 2021 Shakespeare on the Deck has announced it's mergence with Foolish Production Co, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in Los Angeles, CA. In this second act, the company seeks to expand upon it's mission for inclusive and accessible productions and programming....
VIDEO: Annaleigh Ashford Talks B POSITIVE and More on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2021 During last night's episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden, James checked in with fellow Broadway alum Annaleigh Ashford....
Review: HAIR (DRESS REHEARSAL) at Göta Lejon
by Annette Stolt - January 28, 2023 A production of Hair set in current time an full of energy...
SECOND ACT SNACKS Starring Matthew Mucha and Taylor Okey Announces Second Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 23, 2022 Second Act Snacks, a digital series following Matthew “Mooch” Mucha (Harmony) and Taylor Okey (Bandstand), will return to Broadstream for a second season. New episodes will be available to stream on Friday, June 24, 2022 exclusively on the new, free-for-user streaming platform....
RATINGS: CBS Tops Demos with Expanded BIG BROTHER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 02, 2020 CBS (3.356 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.8, #1) won the demo race on Thursday thanks to a two-hour 'Big Brother 22' (4.188 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) followed by 'Star Trek: Discovery' (1.692 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.3, #10)....
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...
Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - October 15, 2022 Pleasant surprises are the best kind....
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...
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at The Marcelle Theatre
by James Lindhorst - June 03, 2023 New Line Theatre’s production of A FUNNY THING HAPPENS ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM succeeds due to Scott Miller’s directorial vision and the comedic timing of Miller’s strong cast. There are plenty of laughs in the First Act, but the second act builds to a crescendo of complete hilarity. Miller’s blocki...
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!... |