Author Archives: Bill Hirschman
My Take On: Reviews of NYC’s La Cage aux Folles & Heated Rivalry
A new feature “My Take On: Short reviews from New York shows by Nunzio Michael Lupo, veteran journalist and an insightful appraiser of the arts. These pieces were first posted on his page at https://www.show-score.com/member/mrstrategery. Some of these are still running for you to see on your next trip; other have closed but remain interesting for his assessment.
Passionate Voices Propel Brevo Theatre’s The Color Purple
In these difficult times, Brévo Theatre’s glory-filled production of “The Color Purple” digs inside your spirit and releases elation at the prospect of hope. Voices propelled by passion that almost push you back in your seat deliver as solid a celebration as this musical is capable of.
Brevo Theatre Commits To Its Largest Challenge: The Musical Of The Color Purple
Brévo Theatre — faced with the tragic death of a lead actress but pressing ahead with its most logistically challenging effort – the African-American company is committed to opening the musical The Color Purple on Sunday.
Slow Burn Theatre Ignites Breathtaking Jagged Little Pill
Slow Burn Theatre Co. earned its reputation long ago for producing outstanding middle-of-the-road accessible musicals like Frozen. But its current triumph in the powerful Jagged Little Pill reminds fans that it has been responsible over 15 years for a score of theatrically challenging and moving works.
‘Mae West in Sunset Boulevard’ Lands Both Funny and Tender
The world premiere of Mae West in Sunset Boulevard from Ronnie Larsen Presents and the Plays of Wilton, is a bona fide hit with Jennifer McClain embodying the wry and raucous icon.
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Two School Students Head to NYC for Jimmy Awards After Kravis Dream Awards
Amid show-stopping numbers from over 130 students across 18 Palm Beach schools, theater students were honored last month at the Kravis Center Dream Awards, with two students headed to national competition.
City Theatre Turns 30 By Adapting Summer Shorts To Current Challenges
City Theatre successfully marks its 30th anniversary as a game-forging force but its champions are determinedly adapting to surmount fiscal uncertainty with changes such as a one-night Summer Shorts
My Take On: Our Reviews of NYC’s Giant and Jerome
A sixth edition of our new feature “My Take On::” Short reviews from New York shows by Nunzio Michael Lupo, veteran journalist and an insightful appraiser of the arts. Some of these are still running for you to see on your next trip; other have closed but remain interesting for his assessment.
Miami-Dade Students Honored For Theater By Arshties
More than 130 students from 17 Miami-Dade high schools took center stage at the Adrienne Arsht for the inaugural Arshties Showcase. Top honors were awarded across 12 categories recognizing excellence in musical theater performance, music, dance, design, stage management and student achievement.
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