BWW Review: 1776 at Alhambra Theatre And Dining
1776 has declared its position at The Alhambra Theatre and Dining. The Tony nominated show tells the story of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence between May and July of 1776. Anyone who has taken a history class will recognize the iconic characters, such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and many more. It is a joy to watch the story so many know appear in front of their eyes by the incredible cast.
Cast and Creatives Announced For The 53rd Season at the Weathervane Theatre - SPAMALOT, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and More!
The Weathervane Theatre, a professional, award winning, equity theatre in Whitefield, NH, is thrilled to announce the 2018 53rd Summer Season of alternating rep. Under Co-Artistic Directors Ethan Paulini and Robert H. Fowler and Managing Director Rhonda Picou, the Weathervane will present 8 weeks of musicals, comedies and classics. In addition to Main Stage productions, the Weathervane keeps the calendar full with a variety of other programming for audiences of all ages.
Christopher Timson Brings Show To The Green Room 42, 4/26
THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Christopher Timson in #TBT: A Chubby Boy's Guide To Growing Up Normal on Thursday, April 26th, 2018 at 9:30pm. Celebrate Throwback Thursday with the hilarious journey of an awkward, chubby, closeted kid from Long Island, who grew up to be a confident, well-rounded (pun intended), married gay man! Featuring fast-paced showtune medleys and blackmail video footage long abandoned in his grandma's basement, Christopher leads you through "a charming, fast-paced, ingenious multi-media extravaganza that, for all its flash and fire, never loses sight of the intimate human story he has to tell. '#TBT…' is practically perfect in every way. [-The Bistro Awards]'
BWW Review: GABRIEL: Better Angels Take Flight at Stoneham Theatre
Stoneham Theatre seriously ups its game with Moira Buffini's 1997 play GABRIEL, a World War II tale of survival and intrigue, where the fate of a family may rest upon the identity of a mysterious stranger. Producing Artistic Director Weylin Symes directs a cast that includes some of Boston theater's most stellar actors, as well as a nine-year old member of 'the young company' making her Mainstage debut in a pivotal role. Scenic designer Matthew Lazure's evocative set takes us to the island of Guernsey, to a rustic farmhouse lacking the creature comforts formerly enjoyed by the family before the Nazi occupation.
BWW Review: 'Let It Go' with the Engeman's THE FULL MONTY
In another hit for Long Island's John W. Engeman Theatre, Tony nominee The Full Monty delivers a lively production like its Broadway predecessor. This wonderful incarnation, directed superbly by Engeman newbie KEITH ANDREWS, runs through March 5th at the gorgeous Northport venue. The tale centers on a group of steel workers who were laid-off from their job and we follow them trying to get back on their feet and overcome insecurities.
Photo Coverage: THE FULL MONTY Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport
THE FULL MONTY played a full-hearted opening last night. Check out the photos below! This 10-time Tony Award nominee is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and a raucous mix of razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizazz... not to mention the most highly anticipated closing number in Broadway history! In need of quick cash and low on prospects, six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers come up with the outrageous idea to put on a strip act after seeing their wives' enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales. As they prepare for the big night, working through their fears, self-consciousness and anxieties, they overcome their inner demons and find strength in their camaraderie.
BWW Review: Murder Mystery Classic LAURA at Stoneham Theatre
Recent IRNE Award-winner Sarah Gazdowicz directs LAURA with a steady hand, garnering especially strong performances from Alexander Cook as Detective Mark McPherson and Steven Barkhimer as Waldo Lydecker. Jasmine Rush coolly plays the title character, an attractive career woman whose portrait infatuates the detective investigating her murder.
Murder Mystery Classic LAURA to Play Stoneham Theatre This May
Everyone is a suspect in the murder of Laura Hunt, an irresistibly attractive business woman trying to make her way in the world of advertising. A hard-boiled detective on the case becomes infatuated with her portrait after reading her memoirs, but her closest friends don't trust him. The twists and turns of this film noir classic, adapted for the stage, will have you guessing whodunit.