Author Archives: Bill Hirschman
Enter the world of Moulin Rouge!
By Oline H. Cogdill Moulin Rouge! may be the ultimate mash-up musical. This high-energy production, enjoying rousing performances though March 17 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, certainly qualifies as a jukebox musical with its some 70 songs. …
Feature: The Arts Meld in Miami New Drama’s The Museum Plays
Michel Hausmann is again creating theater away from Miami New Drama’s home at the Colony Theatre. Joining forces with Miami’s Rubell Museum, it premiered The Museum Plays, six commissioned short works inspired by pieces in the Rubell’s collection.
Review: New Vibrant Sondheim Volume Will Delight Sondheads
Any Sondhead knows there are enough books, tapes, documentaries, podcasts, scripts, speeches, interviews and websites connected to Stephen Sondheim to fill a wing of Library of Congress bookcases. But, surprisingly, the newest – Sondheim, His Life, His Shows, His Legacy – is a welcome addition.
Riverside’s Kinky Boots Is Flawless Mind-Opening Success
Kinky Boots is made of such strong stuff that it survives time…and politics. In fact, Riverside Theatre’s winning cast and crew find the heart and fun in its flawless production of the Tony Award-winning musical and rightfully gets its standing ovation.
Visit the Plaza Hotel Without Leaving Jupiter with Plaza Suite at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
By Britin Haller Want a good laugh, or a few dozen? Then check into the romantic comedy Plaza Suite at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre through Feb. 25. Room service has never been more satisfying. Producing Artistic Director Andrew Kato …
LPAC Memphis Remains Vibrant Rousing Thought-Provovoking
Almost 15-and-a-half years after its Broadway debut, the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, Memphis still provides a rousing good time and offers messages that keep the show as fresh as recently baked bread. at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center.
Kelley Shanley’s Legacy After 25 Years Leading Broward Center
An array of arts crossing genres, ethnicities and expectations at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts is the result of an unprecedentedly smooth integration of culture and society which has elevated the quality of life in Broward County. And at the vortex of those challenging flows is Kelley Shanley, CEO, president and former general manager who steps down this month after 25 years.
Mid-Life Crisis’ Pied À Terre is “Not Your Usual Love Triangle”
Pied À Terre is billed as “Not your usual love triangle.” They can definitely say that again. Rated R for good reason, it’s chock with enough adult content it should come with a trigger warning,
Area Stage Presents an Electrifying Take on an Old Classic: Oliver!
Something truly remarkable is offered by Area Stage Company: , a sensational immersive production of the beloved Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, Oliver! reimagined that is experienced with all the senses
Slow Burn Theatre Company’s production of Sister Act Hits all the Right Notes
Sister Act is a crowd-pleaser that loosely follows the story of the film which served as a vehicle for comedienne Whoopi Goldberg. Slow Burn Theatre Company’s production rises above the typical formulaic over-the-top musical comedy presentation with nuanced direction, stellar acting, and rousing music that lifts even the gloomiest disposition.