Sue Hardy

Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA by Central Florida Vocal Arts

The feelings that one gets when sitting in the audience for a musical production can run the gamut from sadness and heartbreak to joy and excitement. But it is a rare experience when a production causes one to experience the full breadth of human emotion – becoming transfixed and transported to an elevated state of bliss. This is what I experienced last night at Central Florida Vocal Arts (CFVA) production of Adam Guettel’s THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA – an stunningly brilliant production featuring some of the most magnificent vocals I have heard from the stage in a very long time.

Central Florida Vocal Arts to Present THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

Central Florida Vocal Arts will present THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at The Plaza Live. Experience a transformed venue with an Italian market setting, directed by Ayọ́fẹ́mi Demps. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE PROM at Theatre South Playhouse

Getting to see a newer musical produced for the first time in the area by a local theatre is a particular thrill. That is especially the case for a musical like THE PROM, which has built a following due to it’s popular Broadway run and the recent musical film on Netflix. And in the hands of the skilled creative team and fantastic cast at Theatre South Playhouse, this Central Florida regional professional premiere is in excellent hands. It is fresh and fantastic and in the intimate TSP space, the audience is given the rare chance to connect on a personal level with the frenetic and fun story unfolding on stage.

Review: THE OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW at Renaissance Theatre Company

The holidays are all about tradition. Hanging a familiar ornament on the tree, baking a special dish that is only made during this time of year, watching a favorite holiday movie or TV special in order to get into a festive mood, or yes, even the annual office holiday party. But in the world of musical theatre, there aren’t a lot of productions that fit this category. But the Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando has decided to fill this void by offering once again this year its hit immersive musical experience, THE OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW – something I certainly had on my Christmas list after experiencing it last year – and like its 2021 premiere, it offers an innovative, unique, grown up, interactive and hilarious evening that is sure to put a smile on your face and put you in a holiday mood.

BWW Review: Garden Theatre's Timely Musical PARADE Puts Anti-Semitism and Southern Justice on Trial

As news of Nazi rallies throughout Orlando and a white nationalist conference just outside of Walt Disney World rock Central Florida, Garden Theatre opens a musical this week that meets the moment: PARADE...

Photos: Inside Look at Garden Theatre's PARADE

The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden opened their production of Parade, directed by Joseph C. Walsh. The musical runs now through March 13th. Featuring a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, Parade shares the story of Leo and Lucille Frank, and the murder trial that gripped the small town of Marietta, Georgia in 1913. This provocative Tony Award-winning musical explores the endurance of love, hope, and compassion against seemingly insurmountable odds. 

PARADE Runs at the Garden Theatre Now Through March 13th

Last night, Garden Theatre in Winter Garden opened their production of Parade, which will run through March 13th. Featuring a book by Alfred Uhry and music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, Parade shares the story of Leo and Lucille Frank, and the murder trial that gripped the small town of Marietta, Georgia in 1913.

PARADE Will Continue Garden Theatre 2021 - 2022 Season

Featuring a book by Alfred Uhry and music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, Parade shares the story of Leo and Lucille Frank, and the murder trial that gripped the small town of Marietta, Georgia in 1913. The musical won the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original score.

BWW Review: Garden Theatre's RAGTIME Is Something Special

For RAGTIME, director Mark Edward Smith and his crew have crafted one of the most appealing and stately sets I've seen at the Garden Theatre. The blocking is clever and thoughtful - important when you have a big ensemble cast on a small stage - and the lighting and costumes are on point. The vaudeville era must be the Garden's charm, because this is certainly the best staging I've seen here since the last season opener, Gypsy. But whether you've seen RAGTIME or not, it's the cast here that is really going to wow you...

BWW Reviews: FAC's GUYS AND DOLLS is Good Old-Fashioned Fun

Guys and Dolls is a classic because it works--and Fine Arts Center demonstrates why.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Stages GUYS AND DOLLS, Now thu 6/14

Tickets are already flying like loaded dice, as theater fans snatch up seats for Guys and Dolls, which will run today, May 21-June 14 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Stages GUYS AND DOLLS, Now thru 6/14

Tickets are already flying like loaded dice, as theater fans snatch up seats for Guys and Dolls, which will run tonight, May 21-June 14 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center to Stage GUYS AND DOLLS, 5/21-6/14

Tickets are already flying like loaded dice, as theater fans snatch up seats for Guys and Dolls, which will run May 21-June 14 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

BWW Reviews: PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM: FAC and the Work of a Difficult Genius

It's getting harder and harder to separate Woody Allen's professional work from the rumors of his personal life. Just hours before I attended the Fine Arts Center's production of Play it Again, Sam I read Dylan Farrow's open letter to the New York Times, where she graphically describes being sexually abused by Allen when she was seven years old. The 1993 investigation into these claims proved inconclusive; the truth will probably never be known. But Farrow's harrowing confession is not something that can be lightly brushed aside.

Woody Allen Comedy PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM Set for the Fine Arts Center, Now thru 2/16

Just as Broadway is poised to open a musical version of Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway, we're getting ready to launch Woody's spray-coffee-through-your-nose romantic comedy classic Play It Again, Sam.

Woody Allen Comedy PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM Set for the Fine Arts Center, 1/30-2/16

Just as Broadway is poised to open a musical version of Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway, we're getting ready to launch Woody's spray-coffee-through-your-nose romantic comedy classic Play It Again, Sam.

BroadwayWorld Denver Awards LAST CHANCE TO VOTE - Cooley, Brooks Tied!

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BroadwayWorld Denver Holiday Madness Awards Update 12/20 - Cooley, Brooks Tied!

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Denver Winter Storm Watch Awards Update 12/13 - Cooley, Brooks Tied!

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BroadwayWorld Denver Awards Update 12/6 - Roldan, Campbell Tied for Best Actor!

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