Author Archives: Bill Hirschman
Future Work Bows at Perlberg Festival at Dramaworks
By Bill Hirschman Over 24 years, from its time in a compact storefront theater, Palm Beach Dramaworks has always produced a mix of classic titles, more modern works and a handful of debuts. But next month’s Perlberg Festival of New …
“Put On A Happy Face” at the Wick’s Bye-Bye Birdie
By Britin Haller The Wick Theatre & Museum Club’s 10th anniversary season is off to a rollicking start with Bye-Bye Birdie, a winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, when it opened on Broadway in 1960. Set in …
The Messenger at Palm Beach Dramaworks
By Oline H. Cogdill “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is that good men do nothing.’’ That quote, attributed to 20th-century German philosopher Hannah Arendt and, in other variations, to 19th century British philosopher John …
New City Players’ A Blast From The Past in A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
By Britin Haller Is there any literary character portrayed more than Ebenezer Scrooge? There are, but not many. The miserly grinch has been interpreted over many decades in myriad incarnations. But his message itself is simple and may be summed …
A Christmas Carol at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre
By Britin Haller The Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s rendition of A Christmas Carol will make audiences forget previous incarnations of this holiday classic. Forget about your favorite TV or film version (The Muppets!) and simply sit back and enjoy the ride. …
Bilingual play looks at family issues at City Theatre at Arsht Center
By Raquel V. Reyes City Theatre brings the long-running Off-Broadway hit La Gringa to the studio stage at Adrienne Arsht Center. Carmen Rivera’s immersive bilingual full-length play directed by Gladys Ramíez is fresh and surprisingly topical. Or perhaps the …
The Berlin Diaries at Theatre Lab a master class
By Oline H. Cogdill Families are complicated, comprised of people who may have little in common but bloodlines, sometimes weighted down by secrets, lies, myths. Add to that mix a horrific event, so horrible it’s hard to wrap one’s mind …
Wide Array Honored at 46th ‘Theater Prom’ Carbonells
By Bill Hirschman Outstanding work in the South Florida theater season was recognized this week at the 46th annual Carbonell Awards, but a highlight of the evening was the presentation of the prestigious George Abbott Award to longtime critic Christine …
Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas a Tasty Debut at Actors Playhouse
By Raquel V. Reyes Richard Blanco’s and Vanessa Garcias’ Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas is steeped in Cubanisms that will delight Miami audiences. The 90-minute play runs through Dec. 3rd at Actor’s Playhouse at the Miricale Theatre in Coral Gables. …
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