Author Archives: Bill Hirschman

Actors Playhouse Joy-Filled Hairspray Crippled By Sound Quality

The tragedy of this lavish, ebullient production of Hairspray is how the muddy, uneven, out of balance, sloppy sound on opening night fatally sabotaged the energy, enthusiasm, theatrical skill and money that the cast, musicians, designers and producers invested into this perfect match of material to a company known for mainstream musicals.

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Bill Hirschman
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A Toast to Jon & Juan’s Wedding

It’s like every wedding you’ve ever attended: family conflicts, inappropriate behavior, dancing, moments that will make you laugh, and moments that will make you unabashedly teary-eyed. But unlike most traditional weddings, there’s no bride, but two very adorable grooms.

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Bill Hirschman
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The House of Bernarda Alba is Flawed but Intriguing and Thought-Provoking Rendition

The University of Miami and the Arsht Center deliver a unique and mostly convincing rendition of this tale of parental oppression and carnal repression.

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Bill Hirschman
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More Photos from The House of Bernarda Alba

All photos courtesy of the Adrienne Arsht Center Photos by Justin Namon for WorldRedEye.com        

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Bill Hirschman
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Palm Beach Dramaworks On Cusp of Unveiling New Home

Even the marquee will also be revamped in the next three weeks/ Photos by Bill Hirschman By Bill Hirschman Even with a month of work remaining before the gala opening on 11/11/11, Palm Beach Dramaworks’ new home in the transmogrified …

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Bill Hirschman
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Want To See Something Really Scary?

Okay, maybe your trick or treaters are too young for the dueling productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show playing at Slowburn Theatre Company and Andrews Living Arts this month. But here’s still Halloween-themed theater for the littlest playgoers courtesy of The Promethean Theatre’s Family Series.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Bill Hirschman
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More Photos of Palm Beach Dramaworks’ New Home

         

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Bill Hirschman
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UM Students, Arsht and Nilo Cruz Join for House of Bernarda Alba

By Bill Hirschman It’s all about synergistic partnerships. The production of The House of Bernarda Alba opening Thursday in Miami is a fusion between The University of Miami and the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, between professionals and theater …

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Bill Hirschman
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Theater Shelf: New Book Deconstructs West Side Story

West Coast author Misha Berson got it right when she observes that West Side Story’s place in world-wide popular culture exceeds that of a mere musical.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Bill Hirschman
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Talkin’ In The Green Room With: Ken Clement

In this edition, we talk with Ken Clement (currently Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Broward Stage Door). Besides explaining how he avoids a wardrobe malfunction, he shares revealing insights into himself and his profession.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Bill Hirschman
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