BWW Review: FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY at Orpheum Theater
The touring production of Friends! The Musical Parody at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls, SD had an energy of excitement and anticipation on Thursday evening as the audience found their seats; many of them as a 'group of friends'. As recorded music ramped up the theme to the iconic television program, it was a familiar space of sense memory that took you back to a time when we were all less absorbed by our electronic devices and social media and more curious about the situations a cast of quirky and hilarious characters would navigate. Friends! was a series that spanned 10 years and 236 episodes. Is it possible that I saw every episode of this series? Now that the television show is in syndication, I would have to concede the answer is a resounding and celebratory, 'yes!' Twenty five years after it first appeared on the airwaves, it continues to be a favorite among fans, many of them not even born when it began.
BWW Interview: FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY's Sami Griffith Will Happily Be There For You
While the beloved, hit sitcom Friends originally ran for ten seasons ending in 2004, you can still easily find reruns of these enduring episodes in continuous syndication. Right Angle Entertainment will be bringing Bob and Tobly McSmith's Off-Broadway theatrical hit FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY to the Kirk Douglas Theatre for its Los Angeles premiere July 16, 2019. I had the opportune time to query Sami Griffith on her role of perennial fan favorite Rachel Green.
BWW Review: FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY at Starlight Indoor Theatre
Friends! The Musical Parody runs through April 14, 2019
Location: Cohen Community Stage House at Starlight Theatre (the indoor theatre) Suitable for audiences born before the TV show's finale in 2004 (ages 14+).
Parking
Patrons park for free in the paved Zebra lot on Starlight's east side. Weather permitting, a courtesy shuttle will operate from the lot. ADA parking and patron drop-off is outside gate 8.
Gate Time: open one hour prior to show time with a nice compliment of concessions and other libations. (It's quite tasty!)
Duration: 2 hours including intermission
Single tickets to Starlight events and Broadway season tickets may be purchased:
• Online 24/7 at kcstarlight.com
• By phone: 816.363.7827
• In person: 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO 64132
(the address of the theatre)
CAGEBIRDS Make a Break for it
New theatre company, THML Theatre Co., presents Cagebirds, a play by David Campton at the Producer's Club's Sonnet Theatre. This production makes its debut on May 18that 7pm and runs till May 21st. This inaugural play for the company stars a talented and diverse cast with strong female characters prominently featured.
STILL READY: THE SONGS OF ROB ROKICKI at New York Musical Festival
Broadway favorites Luca Padovan, Tracee Beazer, and Kathleen Monteleone will join composer Rob Rokicki for two special NYMF concert events July 31 st and August 2 nd . Rob's music has been described by The New York Times as "sassy" and "energetic" and 'Intelligent, inspired and incredibly relatable' by frequent collaborator Joe Iconis.
Rob Rokicki Headed 'BACK TO THE BEECH' with Joe Iconis and More
Rob Rokicki, award-winning composer of the Off-Broadway hit THE LIGHTNING THIEF, is bringing his brand of smart musical theatre rock to The Laurie Beechman Theatre for a one-night-only concert, 'Back to the Beech.' The show will feature Broadway friends and special guests on April 4 at 7 p.m.
Rokicki/Iconis Double Feature Set for the Laurie Beechman Tonight
F. Michael Haynie, Molly Hager, Eric William Morris, Jeremy Morse, Luca Padovan, Jose Restrepo, Jason SweetTooth William, and others will star in A Rokicki/Iconis Double Feature a Halloween double-bill comprised of two separate concerts, tonight, October 31st at The Laurie Beechman Theater.