Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre
Something Rotten! premiered on Broadway in 2015 and was nominated for ten Tony Awards. It is the story of the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who strive for success in the theatrical world as they compete with their incredibly popular competitor, one William Shakespeare. Desperate to out-Bard the Bard, Nick consults a soothsayer and learns that the next big thing in theatre will be a MUSICAL—a play where 'an actor is saying his lines, and out of nowhere he just starts singing.'
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre
What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre? The Bottom brothers set out to write the world’s very first musical, while caught in a bitter battle with Shakespeare (or should we call him Snakespeare?), with hilarious results.
PianoFight Closes San Francisco and Oakland Locations March 18
What began in 2007 with an unproduced play by a few young artists with no other option but to make it themselves, and grew from a two man producing team into a prolific New Works by New Artists production house, and evolved into a Bay Area institution with venues in two cities, housing 4 stages, rehearsal studios, a restaurant, bar, office space and an art gallery, local company PianoFight will cease operations at 144 Taylor Street in San Francisco and 1540 Broadway in Oakland on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
BWW Review: THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 at Mad Cap Comedy And Improv Troupe
On October 24th through the 27th, MADCAP Comedy and Improv Troupe presented the John Bishop farce The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Newman University's Jabara Flexible Theatre. Under executive artistic director Cameron Carlson and wife Lana, the show was a night of pre-war, German societal commentary and comedy amid a mysterious murder mystery in a Chappaqua, New York City mansion setting. Starring Vonda Newby-Schuster, Mark Barlow, Mary Lou Phipps-Winfrey, Crystal Meek, and Steve Dunn among many others, the show was a perfect selection for tying into their previous show Hounds of Baskerville and for what was Halloween weekend in Wichita.
Celeste Lanuza Brings GRIT & GANAS! to Feinstein's/54 Below
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Celeste Lanuza in Grit and Ganas! on November 9th. Lanuza brings an evening of eclectic music that reflects her journey as a creative and performing Mexican-American female artist. Take a ride with Celeste, as she celebrates life through song and dance, sharing moments of her career that inspire her to embrace her entire being.
TWELFTH NIGHT Comes to The Hatbox
Carouse with us for Twelfth Night, a festive comedy in which characters contemplate love and loss while they try to drown their sorrows in music (and drink). Three Witches Productions presents Twelfth Night February 1-17. Performances are Todays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $17 (adults), $14 (members, seniors and students), $12 (senior members). Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.hatboxnh.com or by calling 603-715-2315.
TWELFTH NIGHT Comes to The Hatbox
Carouse with us for Twelfth Night, a festive comedy in which characters contemplate love and loss while they try to drown their sorrows in music (and drink). Three Witches Productions presents Twelfth Night February 1-17. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $17 (adults), $14 (members, seniors and students), $12 (senior members). Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.hatboxnh.com or by calling 603-715-2315.
BWW Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Entertains at Baldwinsville Theatre Guild
The Baldwinsville Theatre Guild is now entertaining audiences in Baldwinsville, New York with the witty and entertaining musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Colin Keating, Artistic Director of The Baldwinsville Theater Guild and director of this musical along with his stellar cast has brought the poignant and hysterical musical to life with great heart, skill, and powerhouse performances.
BWW Review: THE LION KING at Hobby Center
In 1994 Disney's animated feature The Lion King was the cartoon movie that broke barriers and was popular with adults and children. With its textual references to William Shakespeare's HAMLET, this age old tale is one that no one needs to go in depth about. In July of 1997, Julie Taymor along with original cartoon creatives Elton John and Tim Rice debuted a Broadway bound music that was sure to revolutionize storytelling. Now 20 years on the boards this lavish musical continues to inspire, empower and entertain. With authentic and visceral musical arrangements by Lebo M, THE LION KING is a theatrical jewel that gleams brightly representing the essence of the Motherland- Africa.