Tim Falter

BWW Review: Thoroughly Charming SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Theatre by the Sea

Singin' in the Rain is one of the best movie musicals of all time, so it is no doubt a daunting prospect to mount a stage production.  Aside from the technical issues of actually making it rain on stage, you need a cast talented and charismatic enough to rival Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.  Theatre by the Sea has managed to give us something that is almost as magical as the original, but with the added bonus of some hyper-local movie scenes within the play.  The result is a laugh-out-loud extravaganza with heaps of talent, fantastic costumes and technical wizardry to rival any Broadway show.

Theatre By The Sea's 86th Season Continues With SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

In celebration of 86 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney presents the joyous musical, Singin' in the Rain, which will be presented from June 19 - July 13, 2019.

BWW Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Goodspeed Opera House

As a fan of musical theatre, there is nothing like sitting down with a favorite cast album and being transported (possibly for the umpteenth time) to fantastic worlds, bygone eras, or dramatic locales. These musical journeys help one forget the worries of day to day life and instead spend a couple hours with a smile on the face and a song in the heart. Imagine if the essence of that experience could be captured and put on stage, and you have the hilarious musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, the final show in Goodspeed Musicals' 2018 season. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is one of those shows with something for everyone. For the die-hard theatre geeks (such as this writer) it is an exciting and thrilling, non-stop nod to the experience that only a musical can provide. But for everyone else, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is just a hands-down great piece of musical theater. With rousing dance numbers, powerhouse ballads, beautiful costumes, magical scenery, and hilarious situations, this is a show that everyone can fall in love with

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals For Goodspeed's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

Go inside rehearsals for Goodspeed Musicals' The Drowsy Chaperone. Check out rehearsal photos below!

Cast Announced For Goodspeed Musicals THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

Goodspeed Musicals is delighted to announce the cast of the spirited musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone. This high-speed spoof will run September 21 through November 25, 2018 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, CT. [Official Press Opening will be October 10, 2018.]

Summer Theatre Of New Canaan Announces 2018 Line Up

The Summer Theatre of New Canaan (STONC) celebrates its 15th season delivering professional theatre to Connecticut audiences with a production of 'Kiss Me, Kate' on its main stage at Waveny Park. In addition, STONC will debut a free, limited-run performance of 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare' in downtown New Canaan's Christine's Park, in conjunction with the New Canaan Library.

Original New York Cast Dances CAGNEY to the West Coast Tonight

In honor of Hollywood's 'tough guy in tap shoes' James Cagney, who would have turned 118 today, producer Riki Kane Larimer (On The Town, Gigi, West End's Memphis) announced the West Coast Premiere of the hit musical CAGNEY.

Original New York Cast to Dance CAGNEY to the West Coast

In honor of Hollywood's 'tough guy in tap shoes' James Cagney, who would have turned 118 today, producer Riki Kane Larimer (On The Town, Gigi, West End's Memphis) announced the West Coast Premiere of the hit musical CAGNEY.

BWW Review: GREASE at John Engeman Theater

'Grease,' the 1950's rock and roll musical is back and slick as ever at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport.

Photo Coverage: GREASE Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport

The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for GREASE. Performances begin on Thursday, July 6 at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Photo Flash: GREASE is the Word at the John W. Engeman Theater

The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for GREASE. Performances begin on Thursday, July 6 at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, August 27, 2017.

GREASE is the Word at the John W. Engeman Theater

The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for GREASE. Performances begin on Thursday, July 6 at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, August 27, 2017.

CAGNEY Tap Dances Into Final Week Off-Broadway

Cagney, the hit musical about Hollywood's tough guy in tap shoes, will conclude its celebrated run at The Westside Theatre on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Cagney began performances at The Westside Theatre March 16, 2016, prior to an official opening on April 3, 2016. When Cagney takes its final curtain call at The Westside Theatre, the production will have played a total of 502 performances (including 21previews).

Photo Flash: CAGNEY, THE MUSICAL Company Toasts to One Year Off-Broadway

The company of Cagney, the hit musical about Hollywood's tough guy in tap shoes, celebrated one year of performances at The Westside Theatre with a champagne toast onstage, last night, April 4. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!

BWW Reviews: LEADER OF THE PACK Closes Totem Pole Playhouse 2013 Season

The jukebox musical of Ellie Greenwich hits closes the 2013 season for Totem Pole with the roar of motorcycles and the harmonies of the Shirelles

Totem Pole Playhouse to Wrap Regular Season with Tribute to Songwriter Ellie Greenwich, 8/20-9/1

You may not recognize her name, but if you know anything about rock and roll in the mid 1960s, you'll know her songs. Ellie Greenwich wrote or co-wrote many of the songs that became hit records for popular vocal groups produced by Phil Spector and his famous Wall of Sound technique and the legendary production team of Lieber and Stoller. Greenwich's rise from aspiring singer-songwriter and college student from Long Island to writing some of rock and roll's most iconic hits is portrayed in the musical Leader of the Pack, playing at Totem Pole Playhouse from August 20 through September 1.

Local Actress Returns from Broadway for Featured Role in DAMES AT SEA at Totem Pole Playhouse, 6/25-7/7

Totem Pole Playhouse presents the third show for its 63rd season, the award winning and critically-acclaimed Dames at Sea. A spoof of the elaborate musicals of the 1930s, the show features plenty of comedy as well as great singing and tap dance routines. Featuring area native and Broadway veteran Katrina Yaukey and produced by Totem Pole favorite Carl Schurr, Dames at Sea runs through July 7 at the playhouse located just off U.S. 30 between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Local Actress Returns from Broadway for Featured Role in DAMES AT SEA at Totem Pole Playhouse, Now thru 7/7

Totem Pole Playhouse presents the third show for its 63rd season, the award winning and critically-acclaimed Dames at Sea. A spoof of the elaborate musicals of the 1930s, the show features plenty of comedy as well as great singing and tap dance routines. Featuring area native and Broadway veteran Katrina Yaukey and produced by Totem Pole favorite Carl Schurr, Dames at Sea runs through July 7 at the playhouse located just off U.S. 30 between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Local Actress Returns from Broadway for Featured Role in DAMES AT SEA at Totem Pole Playhouse, 6/25-7/7

Totem Pole Playhouse presents the third show for its 63rd season, the award winning and critically-acclaimed Dames at Sea. A spoof of the elaborate musicals of the 1930s, the show features plenty of comedy as well as great singing and tap dance routines. Featuring area native and Broadway veteran Katrina Yaukey and produced by Totem Pole favorite Carl Schurr, Dames at Sea runs through July 7 at the playhouse located just off U.S. 30 between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Totem Pole's Production of NOISES OFF Opens Tonight

Totem Pole Playhouse's highly-anticipated production of NOISES OFF opens tonight, and runs through June 9.