Ron Schultz

BWW Review: LYSISTRATA at Lakeside Community Theatre

Currently on stage at Lakeside is the Greek comedy: 'Lysistrata'.  Though written by Aristophanes eons ago, this play has many shockingly contemporary, relevant themes of women rising up to have their voices heard, while men consistently fight to prove who boasts the larger... ego.  As an audience member, Director Dale Moon's forward in the playbill gives solid insight into the culture of 411 BC:  'Ancient Athens was considered to be a 'phallocracy' because of the everyday emphasis on the penis.  It was a symbol of male power, of military strength, and, most importantly, fertility, both human and agricultural.'  Lysistrata is a Grecian matriarch, although such a thing would have been largely frowned upon in her day, whose simple aspiration is to end the Peloponnesian War through drastic measures.  She proposes that the women of her nation withhold sexual interaction with their men as a means to protest their continued battles.  In turn, she hopes that the men of the nation will opt for peace in a desperate attempt to relieve their own, intimate tensions.

M.C. Escher's Original Prints Exhibit Today at Atelier 6000 in Bend, Oregon

Twenty-one original prints by famed artist M.C. Escher will be on display at Atelier 6000 starting today, April 4, 2014. The exhibit, 'M.C. Escher: 21 Prints,' opens on First Today with a reception from 5:30-8 p.m.. The exhibit runs through May 31, 2014.

M.C. Escher's Original Prints to Exhibit at Atelier 6000 in Bend, Oregon, 4/4

Twenty-one original prints by famed artist M.C. Escher will be on display at Atelier 6000 starting April 4, 2014. The exhibit, 'M.C. Escher: 21 Prints,' opens on First Friday with a reception from 5:30-8 p.m.. The exhibit runs through May 31, 2014.

BWW Interviews: Think Pink! LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Opens at the Old Opera House, 9/5

Legally Blonde: The Musical will premiere this weekend at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, West Virginia. Directed by David Porterfield, with musical direction by Charles Johnson and choreography by Christine Galante,Legally Blonde: The Musical is an upbeat, high energy musical with a cast featuring over twenty performers.

Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere Cast of Soho Theatre's LIFT

Theatre Bench in association with Soho Theatre and Ros Povey present the World Premiere of new musical LIFT, which will run in the Main House at Soho Theatre now through Sunday 24 February 2013. The show stars Julie Atherton as 'French Teacher', Nikki Davis-Jones as 'Secretary', Cynthia Erivo as 'Lap Dancer', Jonny Fines as 'Ballet Dancer', Luke Kempner as 'Bright Young Thing', Ellie Kirk as 'Athletic and Wearing a Thong', George Maguire as 'Busker' and Robbie Towns as 'Tall, Dark and Handsome'. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Full Casting Announced for LIFT at Soho Theatre, January 30

Theatre Bench in association with Soho Theatre and Ros Povey are delighted to announce full casting for the World Premiere of new musical LIFT, which will run in the Main House at Soho Theatre from Wednesday 30 January - Sunday 24 February 2013. The show will star Julie Atherton as 'French Teacher', Nikki Davis-Jones as 'Secretary', Cynthia Erivo as 'Lap Dancer', Jonny Fines as 'Ballet Dancer', Luke Kempner as 'Bright Young Thing', Ellie Kirk as 'Athletic and Wearing a Thong', George Maguire as 'Busker' and Robbie Towns as 'Tall, Dark and Handsome'.