Central Florida Community Arts' GUYS AND DOLLS Begins Next Week
Central Florida Community Arts presents their 5th annual Summer Broadway Season production, Guys and Dolls, September 10 & 11, 2015. Based on the stories and characters of Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, this concert-style production of Guys and Dolls is directed by Rob Lott, with music direction by Jacob Haines, assistant direction by Ashley Willsey, choreography by Katherine Rivera, and is produced by Joshua Vickery through CFCArts.
BWW Review: Mad Cow's PHILADELPHIA STORY is a Joyful Classic Comedy
I have to admit, I have a significant gap in my pop culture knowledge. I have never seen the movie version of Philip Barry's play THE PHILADELPHIA STORY, which starred Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart, and garnered six Academy Award nominations in 1940. While I have seen a stage production Cole Porter's musical adaptation, HIGH SOCIETY (which was also a 1956 film), it wasn't until I saw Mad Cow Theatre's production (running through April 19th) that I truly appreciated the charming wit and sophistication of this classic high comedy. Under the direction of Aradhana Tiwari, Mad Cow's cast is an exceptionally talented group that will bring a smile to your heart, and just might bring a sentimental tear to your eye. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY is the most enjoyable Mad Cow mainstage production that I have seen.
Mad Cow Theatre's THE PHILADELPHIA STORY Opens 3/20
Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for its upcoming run of The Philadelphia Story, by Philip Barry, set to open March 20, 2015 in The Harriett Theatre as part of Season 18.
CHRISTMAS BY COMMITTEE Premieres at Garden Theatre Tonight
The Garden Theatre will present the original world-premiere of Christmas by Committee: A Musical presented by Florida Hospital Winter Garden, showing tonight, December 5 - 21, 2014. Christmas by Committee is also sponsored by Insight Credit Union, Duke Energy, Foundation Academy and Toole's ACE Hardware.
CHRISTMAS BY COMMITTEE to Premiere at Garden Theatre, 12/5-21
The Garden Theatre will present the original world-premiere of Christmas by Committee: A Musical presented by Florida Hospital Winter Garden, showing December 5 - 21, 2014. Christmas by Committee is also sponsored by Insight Credit Union, Duke Energy, Foundation Academy and Toole's ACE Hardware.
Eric Zivot to Lead DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Mad Cow Theatre; Full Cast Announced
Death of a Salesman will be directed by Timothy Williams (Sunday in the Park with George, The Understudy) and features Rollins College professor Eric Zivot (dir. Mrs. Warrens Profession, Hedda Gabler) in his Mad Cow acting debut as Willy Loman,Robin Olson (Dancing at Lughnasa, The Road to Mecca, August: Osage County) as Linda Loman, Daniel Cooksley (A Number) as Happy Loman, Matt Horohoe (Sunday in the Park with George) as Biff Loman, Becky Eck (Legacy of Light, Enchanted April) as The Woman, Tommy Keesling (August: Osage County, Amadeus, Eurydice) as Howard Wagner, Thom Mesrobian as Charley in his Mad Cow debut, Robin Olson (Dancing at Lughnasa, The Road to Mecca, August: Osage County) as Linda Loman, Carly Skubick (The Pitmen Painters) as Letta, Mark Edward Smith(Rashomon, An Inspector Calls, The Heiress) as Ben, Monica Titus (Sunday in the Park With George) as Miss Forsythe, Peter Travis (Mass Appeal, Mrs. Warren's Profession) as Bernard, Kevin Zepf (She Stoops to Conquer, Private Lives, Dreamgirls) as Stanley, and Victoria White as Jenny.
BWW Reviews: Dazzling with the DREAMGIRLS at Mad Cow
The most striking thing about Mad Cow Theatre's production of DREAMGIRLS is the amount of sparkles on the costumes and the live band accompanying the performers. Few Orlando musicals use a live band because of logistics; however, with music written by Henry Krieger and lyrics/book by Tom Eyen, anything less than live music would be a travesty. Though the band is not seen, they are heard loud and clear.
Photo Flash: Mad Cow Theatre's PRIVATE LIVES, Playing Through 4/29
Mad Cow Theatre is currently presenting PRIVATE LIVES, described as a 'sophisticated, sexy, and sparkling production of Noel Coward's dazzling comedic masterpiece. Amanda and Elyot, once a glamorous and tempestuous couple, haven't seen each other since their divorce five years ago. When they meet by chance on a hotel balcony, their passion reignites - even though they are on their honeymoons with other people!'
