Review: A 1940'S CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Musical Box Theatre
by Sandra Harberger - December 13, 2024
What I loved about the show was the way you felt transported back to 1943 as the live audience for the radio broadcast complete with an “applause” sign that lights up when it’s time to clap. You got to see how they made sound effects on air, and Mathew Szekeres did a great job as “Buzz” with all the...
Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - December 09, 2024
Other Desert Cities may not be a play you’ve heard of, but it is certainly one you won’t want to miss. The Susquehanna Stage production of this contemporary drama is a powerful representation of Jon Robin Baitz’s sharp, emotionally charged script. While it’s only a 'Christmas play' in the same way D...
Review: THE NUTCRACKER REIMAGINED at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Sandra Harberger - December 08, 2024
At TAFE: Theatre Arts for Everyone, Christmas has begun with their holiday show for the 2024 season. “The Nutcracker Reimagined” is onstage from December 6th to 14th. “The Nutcracker Reimagined” was written and directed by Diane Crews, and it is an adaptation of “The Nutcracker and the King Mouse,” ...
Review: CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - December 07, 2024
Iris Lewin portrayal of the older Shirley Abramowitz was sweet with moments of humor. Eva Jarret played the younger Shirley, and she brought her “Loudest Voice” to the role. Her parents were played by Zachary Claghorn and Isabell Amadio with authentic Jewish accents and mannerisms. Isabell Amadio na...
Review: HAMILTON at Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - November 29, 2024
This production retains the same charm and value as what I have seen before, while adding a few additional tweaks to make it special. ...
Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY! at Open Stage
by Sandra Harberger - November 24, 2024
Open Stage is presenting “Who’s Holiday!” from November 23rd to December 22nd under the direction of Chris Gibson and starring the talented Rachel Landon. Rachel Landon’s portrayal of adult Sally Who is hilarious, raw, and outrageous. After five years, she has honed her craft! She speaks flawlessly ...