Catching up on the current new musicals in NYC (fall 2013) here’s the scorecard — reviews follow — A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder — Walter Kerr Theatre — A+ Big Fish — Neil Simon Theatre — B+ Beautiful, The Carol King Musical — Stephen Sondheim Theatre — B Little Miss Sunshine — SecondContinue reading “Gentleman’s Guide, Big Fish, Beautiful, Little Miss Sunshine – NYC Reviews”
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Lovely night of “Moonglow” at Ann Arbor Civic Theatre (Review)
There are rare evenings of theater that you want to hold onto and cherish, to remember and talk about, and to see with your loved ones…Ann Arbor Civic Theatre’s current production of Kim Carney’s Moonglow is one of those pieces. Spanning a year, it takes place in an Alzheimer’s care facility in Michigan — butContinue reading “Lovely night of “Moonglow” at Ann Arbor Civic Theatre (Review)”
Merrily We Roll Along – Menier Chocolate Factory US screening (review)
First, thank you to Fathom Productions for bringing the West End musical version of Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to American audiences — sold out in NYC, 30 people in the theater here in Ann Arbor… its a great risk, and a tremendous thank you. Second — I directed this same version of the showContinue reading “Merrily We Roll Along – Menier Chocolate Factory US screening (review)”
Hello Dolly! tour with sparkling Sally Struthers (review – Toledo)
As Hello Dolly! continues its 2013-2014 tour, I had the chance to see it in Toledo at the Stranahan Theater today – it has already played in Detroit last week. And the news is good. The production is solid, and the cast excellent. Sally Struthers sparkles as Dolly Levi (a role, incidentally, that she hasContinue reading “Hello Dolly! tour with sparkling Sally Struthers (review – Toledo)”
Superb “Bonnie & Clyde the musical” at Peppermint Creek
Those who follow my reviews know how much I love Frank Wildhorn’s musical “Bonnie & Clyde”. I loved it on Broadway, and I love it in its current incarnation at Peppermint Creek Theatre Company in Lansing. The story, told in flashback beginning with the deaths of Bonnie & Clyde, shows the couple’s meeting, relationship,Continue reading “Superb “Bonnie & Clyde the musical” at Peppermint Creek”
Hands on a Hardbody (review) Broadway.
I’ve held off a few days on posting my review of Hands on a Hardbody, seen on Thursday night. I have to admit right off the bat that I didn’t like the show, and haven’t been able to put my finger on exactly why. Trey Anastasio certainly creates a good musical score, if a bitContinue reading “Hands on a Hardbody (review) Broadway.”
Matilda the musical (review) NYC — something naughty this way comes
Matilda the musical, now playing at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway, is a naughty big brash musical comedy freshly imported from London where it won a record number of Olivier awards a few months back. Half of that cast has come along for the ride. It probably helps to have read Roald Dahl’s book priorContinue reading “Matilda the musical (review) NYC — something naughty this way comes”
Kevin Rose in Concert – Encore Musical Theatre (review)
Every now and then, a rising star swings through the Ann Arbor area, most recently thanks to Dexter’s Encore Musical Theatre Company, and treats the audience to an evening of polished, superb Broadway fare that really makes you think about the amazing talent out there in the world, and how fortunate we are in theContinue reading “Kevin Rose in Concert – Encore Musical Theatre (review)”
2012 Musical Theater Season in SE Michigan – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly…
It’s hard to make a “best of” list in this area of the country, since the blend of collegiate, community, and professional often overlap and sometimes Community theater productions can be as good as (or better) than some professional productions, while at other times, college shows can look better than Broadway tours….nonetheless, here is myContinue reading “2012 Musical Theater Season in SE Michigan – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly…”
Home for the Holidays, Dionysus Theatre, Review
Looks like Steve DeBruyne and Matthew Tomich have found (at least temporarily) a home for Dionysus Theatre at the Hartland High School auditorium — and its in a small beautiful space with professional amenities that theater companies envy. Its also a short 25 minute drive north of Ann Arbor (half the distance to Croswell forContinue reading “Home for the Holidays, Dionysus Theatre, Review”
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