Interview: WHITE CHRISTMAS is a Christmas Card to the MSMT Faithful
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 27, 2024
“It is perfect symmetry to utter the words ‘Curt Dale Clark’ and ‘Christmas’ in one sentence because no one does Christmas better than he and Marc Robin.” These were my words as moderator of MSMT’s third Peek Behind the Curtain panel discussion as I introduced MSMT Artistic Director, (Curt Dale Clark) and his concept for the Christmas in July extravaganza currently providing context for the theatre’s spectacular production of WHITE CHRISTMAS, directed and choreographed by Robin. The panel of several of the show’s stars, Kerry Conte (Betty Haynes), Darien Crago (Judy Haynes), and David Girolmo (General Waverly) joined Clark and me to share with the audience their experience on stage in the beloved Irving Berlin classic now running at the Pickard Theater until August 3.
Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Hershey Area Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024
Hershey Area Playhouse has announced its summer production for 2024, Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. This jukebox musical centered around the songs of Jimmy Buffett will help the audience escape from their daily life and take an imaginary vacation to Margaritaville.
Rosemary Loar Comes to the Green Room 42 in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024
Rosemary Loar, Broadway veteran, composer/lyricist/librettist, 2024 Mac Award Nominee & 2012 Mac Hanson Award Winner will celebrate an encore of the launch of her 9th Album/CD, Vagabond Heart (Coraçāo Vagabundo) on Tuesday, August 6th @ 7pm @ Green Room 42.
Bloomsbury Festival Reveals 2024 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024
Bloomsbury Festival will return this October with over 100 shows, exhibitions, events, concerts, family activities and walks and talks under the theme ‘Human.Kind’ which will explore AI, global strife, human existence and kindness.
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Clayton Community Theatre
by Steve Callahan - Jul 15, 2024
Twelfth Night: It marks the end of Christmas and in Shakespeare’s day it was celebrated with great festivity—cakes and ale, wassailing and singing, merriment abounding. A very good time was had by all.
Video: RUPAUL's DRAG RACE ALL STARS Puts on 'Rosemarie's Baby Shower: the Rusical!'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2024
Last week's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars featured a new edition of the annual Rusical, this time with a parody of the classic film Rosemary's Baby. The musical performance of Rosemary's Baby Shower featured Gottmik, Jorgeous, Nina West, Plastique Tiara, Roxxxy Andrews, Shannel, and Venessa Vanjie with special guests David Steinberg and Miguel Zarate.
Interview: 'So Much More Than Christmas': Stars of Irving Berlin's Classic Discuss WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 10, 2024
“There’s so much more to this show than just Christmas,” declares actress Kerry Conte, describing Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, which receives its first ever production at Maine State Music Theatre beginning July 17.
“It’s one of those shows that has something for everyone,” adds co-star Will Ray. “How lucky are we to spread a little Christmas cheer in July!” Ray, who plays Bob Wallace, and Conte, who portrays Betty Haynes, are enthusing about Maine State Music Theatre’s newest extravaganza: a spectacular, immersive production of the holiday classic that will transform the entire Pickard Theater and offer dazzling visual effects, breathtaking choreography, and stunning vocal and dance performances as it tells the beloved story in the irresistible language of live theatre.