Farmer’s Alley Theatre is currently presenting their largest show to date. Kalamazoo’s professional theater company has never mounted as large a Broadway musical production as Spamalot, and it is resounding success. Hilarious from the get-go, it weaves together a fractured tale of King Arthur and his men seeking the Holy Grail. (The musical is primarilyContinue reading “Very slick and hilarious “SPAMALOT” at Farmers Alley Theatre, Kalamazoo (review)”
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A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On at Croswell’s “Million Dollar Quartet” (Review)
You’d be hard-pressed not to think that the Broadway tour of Million Dollar Quartet has made a stop in Adrian, MI, because this production, launching the 2016 summer season at Croswell Opera House is that terrific. Start with the remarkable set by Doug Miller. Upon entering the theater, you’re greeted by his car-part-shop-turned-studio set, andContinue reading “A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On at Croswell’s “Million Dollar Quartet” (Review)”
“Ragtime the Musical” tour is spectacular (Review)
Kate Turner (Mother) and Matthew Curiano (Tateh) sing “Our Children” in RAGTIME Seen on its journey through Toledo’s Stranahan Theater, the newly minted national tour of Ragtime the musical is in a word spectacular. First, take a top-notch cast making some amazing music together. Next, add a genuinely affecting story (book by Terrence McNally, MusicContinue reading ““Ragtime the Musical” tour is spectacular (Review)”
Newsies is spectacular at the Detroit Opera House (Tour) – Review
Those who know me already know that I love Newsies. In fact, I was sorely disappointed when Once (which I did not like) won the Tony for best Musical in 2012. Newsies walked away with Tonys for Best Choreography and Best Score, though it should have won for Best Set, Best Direction, Best Costume Design,Continue reading “Newsies is spectacular at the Detroit Opera House (Tour) – Review”
Hamilton – Broadway review (10/17/15)
Hamilton, the musical that recently opened at the Richard Rogers Theatre, is everything you have heard it is — it is one of the strongest pieces of musical theatre to open in years, and it deserves all the praise that it being heaped upon it, mine included. Don’t know who Alexander Hamilton is? (or A.HamContinue reading “Hamilton – Broadway review (10/17/15)”
Allegiance – (Review of Preview 10/16/15) – Broadway
Allegience, the new musical about people in Japanese Interment camps in the US during WWII is now previewing at the Longacre Theatre. From the looks of it, this is going to have a good strong run. I saw the Friday Oct 16th 2015 preview of the show. Based loosely on George Takei’s childhood experience (yes,Continue reading “Allegiance – (Review of Preview 10/16/15) – Broadway”
Stellar “Memphis” at Croswell Opera House (Review)
And yet another rave! Thanks to Jamie Buechele-Beasecker for her guest review of Memphis, the musical at Croswell Opera House! ——————— This past Friday I was fortunate enough to enjoy the Croswell Opera House’s production of Memphis. This musical is loosely based on the exposure of R&B music by DJ Dewey Phillips in the tumultuousContinue reading “Stellar “Memphis” at Croswell Opera House (Review)”
MEMPHIS Rocks Adrian’s Croswell and it is more than worth the trip (Review)
Because I am in this production, MEMPHIS The Musical, at Croswell Opera House is being reviewed by guest reviewer director/choreographer/producer Patricia Mazzola. Thanks Patty! —————- I had the fortune of seeing the opening night performance of MEMPHIS the Musical at Adrian’s Croswell Opera House. Based loosely on real-life Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips who played black bluesContinue reading “MEMPHIS Rocks Adrian’s Croswell and it is more than worth the trip (Review)”
Remarkable “Violet” at The Dio Theatre (Review)
The musical “Violet” by Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori has taken residence at The Dio Theatre in Pinckney for the next six weeks, and it is their strongest offering yet. Led by a remarkable performance by Mahalia Greenway in the title role, this is a musical that has already claimed a place in musical theaterContinue reading “Remarkable “Violet” at The Dio Theatre (Review)”
Visually stunning ballet-based “An American in Paris” arrives in NYC (preview review)
I had the opportunity to see the new “An American in Paris” in preview last night in NYC. It already feels finished (the show ran for several months in Paris, with the exact same cast, crew, and designers) where it received raves. Its going to be the talk of the town once it opens, and apparentlyContinue reading “Visually stunning ballet-based “An American in Paris” arrives in NYC (preview review)”
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