Cabaret at Cutting Edge Theatre is beautifully done (Review)

Chalk up another wonderful musical for Cutting Edge Theatre in Stephanie L Dennehy’s production of Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret. Seen at its sold-out final performance at the Nederhauser Community Hall in Sylvania, OH, the production was a solid bare-bones show that focused on songs, scenes, and the terrific talent that seems to follow Dennehy wherever sheContinue reading “Cabaret at Cutting Edge Theatre is beautifully done (Review)”

Stirring, tight, intimate “Cabaret” at The Dio (review)

Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret has always been a musical theater masterwork. You are in for a stirring and tightly produced production at The Dio. In this intimate setting, the show feels particularly touching. Steve DeBruyne directs and plays a terrific Emcee and he keeps the energy high and always on the move. There is cleverContinue reading “Stirring, tight, intimate “Cabaret” at The Dio (review)”

Extraordinary “Cabaret” at the University of Michigan (review)

  The University of Michigan’s Musical Theater program in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance is generally known for producing the best local musical theater presentations. Every now and again, even they outdo themselves and their production of the revisal version of Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret is one of those musicals. Every aspect ofContinue reading “Extraordinary “Cabaret” at the University of Michigan (review)”

Patti Lupone at Hill Auditorium — Review

The first of the fall’s big local Broadway Events occured last night at Hill Auditorium, presented by the University Musical Society at the University of Michigan — Patti Lupone in concert (“Coulda Woulda Shoulda”). Comprised of songs she has sung in Broadway productions, songs she could have sung, and songs she made her own withContinue reading “Patti Lupone at Hill Auditorium — Review”