A U.K. Review in (Exactly) 250 Words: La Soirée
Just when you thought you'd seen it all in the West End, La Soirée lands triumphantly on the stage of the Aldwych theatre. La Soirée is an energetic, entertaining and highly impressive production which is guaranteed to leave you laughing … and completely befuddled.
Review: GROUNDLING’S "LEAR" IS MOST DEFINITELY A SOMETHING, AND NOT A NOTHING
To see actors who have been well trained in the performance of classic live theatre is indeed a most thrilling experience for any audience. To see actors who understand clearly the intricate nuance of the Bard’s works is an opportunity not to be missed. I had never heard of Groundling Theatre Company before, and when I read they were performing Shakespeare’s LEAR (a personal favourite of mine) I did not want to miss this production.
Review: "Pop Punk High” at the Parkside Lounge
Think back to the early 2000s. If you were a kid or teen during this time, especially if you were with a certain group of kids, you probably remember those years – at least, partially – as a time when flip phones were still a thing, the Warped Tour was still extremely popular, and bands like blink-182 and Sum 41 were in their prime. In short, it was the era of pop punk, and as the title suggests, it is the feeling of nostalgia for this era that the new musical Pop Punk High seeks to conjure for its audience.
Review: "Woody Sez" at the Westport Country Playhouse
If you’re looking for something to take the winter chill off this January, “Woody Sez” at Westport Country Playhouse is an excellent way to fend off the cold.
Broadway Review: “Meteor Shower”
Steve Martin has titled his new play “Meteor Shower.” Currently running at the Belasco Theatre, the comedy is as broad as the night sky above and filled with just as many stars and enlists the audience members to listen to and watch the actors on stage as they await occasional bursts of comedy that handily counterpoint the intermittent falling stars that stream across the panorama
Review: “What Town? The Musical” at the PIT Underground
As a theatergoer, improvisational comedy has always been one of my favorite genres of theatre. The reason being that you never really go into it – either as a performer, or as an audience member – knowing exactly what you’re going to end up with. More often than not, the result is hilarious and memorable. However, it’s not every day that you see the genre of musical theatre being mixed with improv in theatre, yet that’s exactly what the show What Town? The Musical – presented by performers Katie Hammond and Daniel Tepper – seeks to pull off in a successful manner.
Review: "Disney’s Aladdin" at SHN Orpheum Theatre
The beloved Disney animated classic turned Broadway musical Aladdin has flown into San Francisco for the holiday season. Full of comedy, music, and pure Disney magic, Aladdin is sure to dazzle and entertain families despite looking closer at some of the musical’s missed opportunities.
Review: "Bright Star" at The Curran
“If you knew my story, you’d have a good story to tell.” This first line carries over the folk orchestra during the opening number of the Tony-nominated musical Bright Star, by written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. A new production of this musical, which played Broadway last year, now tours the West coast with some of the original cast and creative team, including the powerhouse vocals of Tony-nominee Carmen Cusack. But while this production has a story to tell, some say it’s a story that some have heard before.
