Monthly Archives: March 2013
Breaking News: Costume World Plans To Open Theater And Museum On Caldwell Site
Broward-based Costume World plans to open a producing theater company along with its museum at the former Caldwell Theatre building in Boca Raton around September, CEO and President Marilynn Wick confirmed Thursday.
New Theatre’s Bird In The Hand Is A Flawed But Intriguing Hoot
By Bill Hirschman There’s a moment in New Theatre’s quirky and surprisingly pleasant production of Bird In The Hand that captures the offbeat vibe in this bittersweet comedic memoir about growing up in Miami. Actors are dressed to resemble flamingos, …
Kravis’ Jekyll & Hyde Is More Rock n’ Roll Extravaganza Than Musical Theater
Road show producers have reconceived Frank Wildhorn’s legitimate musical Jekyll & Hyde into an all out American Idol rock ’n’roll extravaganza complete with supposedly Edwardian characters indulging in raging melisma and ear-splitting screeches. Nothing and no one in this production is moving or thought-provoking, but then that’s not the goal. And Maroulis isn’t half bad and Deborah Cox is terrific.
Who’s Afraid Of Edward Albee?
South Florida theater lovers will have a rare chance to hear the wit and wisdom of one of America’s greatest playwrights, Edward Albee, as part of Nova Southeastern University’s free Distinguished Speakers Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at …
Wendy Wasserstein Programs At Palm Beach Dramaworks
Palm Beach Dramaworks’ current Master Playwrights Series ends in April with an examination of playwright Wendy Wasserstein and a reading of her masterwork,The Heidi Chronicles. Since 2007, the ongoing series has selected three playwrights each year and illuminated their work …
Janet Dacal Steps In For Ailing Actress At In The Heights
The star did become ill at Actors’ Playhouse’s production of In The Heights and a substitute did go on Saturday night with only a few hours rehearsal, but the classic backstage story had several twists. When actress Sarah Amengual became sick this week playing Nina, one of the lead roles, director David Arisco sent out an emergency appeal to Broadway actress Janet Dacal to fly in and fill in the part, said theater spokeswoman Brooke Noble.
StageBill: If The Carbonells Only Had A Couple More Slots
The Carbonell Awards ceremony falls on April Fools’ Day (restrain your quips), But that also means it’s time for the annual grousing column about nominations.That said, I wish the judges had the ability to expand the list of nominees by one or two slots at will. So here is my personal “Youze wuz robbed” list.
Theater Shelf: Merrily, Call Me Madam, Pipe Dream, Gentlemen Prefer & NYTimes On Musicals
Theater Shelf, a recurring feature, reviews recently-released books, CDs and DVDs of interest to theater lovers. Some are popular titles like a new Original Cast Recording, others are works you’ll be intrigued by, but didn’t even know about.
Fela! Is A Stunning Homage To Meld Of Music & Social Activism
Fela! is stunning in both senses of the adjective: exhilarating to the point of paralyzing the observer with elation and overwhelming to the point of numbing the observer. Powered – and we do mean powered – by a supremely talented cast of singers/dancers/musicians executing thrilling choreography and song, the national tour settling for one week at the Arsht Center doesn’t just immerse the audience in the riches of African culture, it floods you until you fear you might drown.
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