Lively and funny “Barefoot in the Park” at The Dio (Review)

The Dio is offering a lively and funny mid-winter treat in Neil Simon’s first mega-hit “Barefoot in the Park.” Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter (Mary Dilworth and Peter Crist) have just moved into their 5th Floor walkup in New York City, and the comedy quickly mines the travails of too-small, overpriced, crumbling starter apartments, surpriseContinue reading “Lively and funny “Barefoot in the Park” at The Dio (Review)”

“Barefoot in the Park” at Ann Arbor Civic Theater is Hilarious Fun (Review)

I don’t think I’ve laughed at a 50 year old comedy more than I did last night at Ann Arbor Civic Theater’s production of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” — it is a non-stop laughfest, but more than that, it is impeccably acted and directed — a must-see. Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter moveContinue reading ““Barefoot in the Park” at Ann Arbor Civic Theater is Hilarious Fun (Review)”

Thoroughly Entertaining “Promises, Promises” – Broadway, Review

Chalk another one up for Director/Choreographer Rob Ashford as he leads a talented and very funny cast of actors/singers/dancers in the Broadway revival of “Promises, Promises” which first appeared on Broadway in 1968. The Book written by Neil Simon, Music by Burt Bacharach, and Lyrics by Hal David instantly transport you to the 60’s; asContinue reading “Thoroughly Entertaining “Promises, Promises” – Broadway, Review”