BWW Review: Theatre Under The Stars' ELF is a Feel-Good, Festive, Family Holiday Treat
I first saw ELF when TUTS produced it back in 2013, and last year I had the absolute joy of working on a production of it at Queensbury Theatre. I'll be honest, it was a challenge for me to set aside my past experience with the show in order to see it with fresh eyes, giving myself a fair chance to experience a different cast, choreo, and designs from a reviewer's perspective. Setting aside my personal experiences with ELF, I found that this production reminded me of the things I loved most about it in the first place-the humorous quips written into the dialogue, the undeniably jolly holiday spirit, and the snappy songs that inevitably get stuck in my head.
BWW Review: JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY busts a move at TUTS!
JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY pays tribute to a brilliant choreographer and becomes a testament to the enduring history of great Broadway shows. If you love musical theater this one will be right up your alley, and if you love dance it is even better.
Stages Repertory Theatre Presents Three Upcoming Holiday Shows
Stages' holiday season offers comic alternatives to traditional seasonal shows with three productions including the regional premiere of the irreverent yet heartwarming The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), the world premiere of Panto Star Force, the latest in Stages' series of original Pantos for audiences of all ages, and the regional premiere of Who's Holiday!, an adult-themed How the Grinch Stole Christmas parody told entirely in Seussian rhyme. The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) and Who's Holiday! will be offered in true repertory style, playing in the same theatre at different performance times. Who's Holiday! will also include late-night performances at 9:30pm on select dates.
Stages Repertory Theatre to Premiere A MIDNIGHT CLEAR: A MUSICAL TALE OF CHRISTMAS
Stages Repertory Theatre has announced the World Premiere of A Midnight Clear: A Musical Tale of Christmas, written and directed by Stages' Artistic Director Kenn McLaughlin, with music and lyrics by composer David Nehls. A Midnight Clear is a follow-up to their smash original hit I'll Be Home for Christmas, which made its World Premiere last year at the Arvada Center in Denver.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW to Take Over TUTS This Fall
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is thrilled to present the original stage version of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, the musical that inspired the iconic 1974 film. Live on stage in Zilkha Hall, November 8-20, 2016.
BWW Review: HO HO HUMBUG 2.0 Packs Laughs in Revised 90-minute One Act
Scott Burkell's updated version of HO HO HUMBUG packs laughs and heartwarming moments in his most recent trimmed down version of this original Christmas comedy. Stark Naked produced the World Premiere last year and yielded mixed reviews. I wanted to see last year's performance of HO HO HUMBUG, but am now glad I waited for this one-act 90-minute version directed by Stark Naked Artistic Directors Kim Tobin-Lehl and Philip Lehl. The show opened on December 3rd and performances will run through December 23, 2015.
Stages Repertory Theatre to Present PANTO SNOW QUEEN: UNFROZEN This Winter
Stages continues its holiday tradition with the world premiere of PANTO SNOW QUEEN: UNFROZEN. This is the eighth British pantomime that Stages has produced, and the seventh to receive its world premiere at Stages during the holiday season. The production runs December 3, 2015 - January 3, 2016.