Tag Archives: David Vogel

Sound Undercuts Joyful/Flawed Diva Diaries About Drag Queens

The latest edition of Diva Diaries about three aging drag performers lands inconsistently – sometimes entertaining or moving, other times feeling thin, perfunctory and artificial. But it;s hard to say because it was difficult to understand what anyone was saying or singing.

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Bill Hirschman

Posted in Performances, Reviews | Tagged Andrew Kato, David Vogel, Diva Diaries, Jason McCollum, John Mercurio, Johnny Butler, Keagan Tanner, National Arts Institute Inc., Ricky Nahas, Ryan Brown | Leave a comment

Lee Roy Reams’ Dolly Is At His/Her Best Inhabiting The Widow’s Resurrecting Reveries

The first question that everyone wants answered is: Is it possible to buy Lee Roy Reams as Dolly Levi in The Wick Theatre’s Hello, Dolly! The answer is “sometimes.” The answer also depends on how willing you are to accept the theatrical conceit of Reams being the second man ever to play the part, even with composer Jerry Herman’s blessing.

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Bill Hirschman

Posted in Performances, Reviews | Tagged Alexandra Dow, Ashley Rubin, Chris Brand, Danny Durr, David Vogel, Erin Eloise, Hello Dolly, Idalmy Carcache, James Clow, Jason Edward Cook, Jerry Herman, Joey Lucherini, Kayley Stevens, Lee Roy Reams, Lewis J. Stadlen, Megan Sell, Meredith Bartmon, Michael Stewart, Michael Ursua, Molly Anne Ross, Randy Slovacek, Robert Wilday, Shannon Bates, Susan Powell, The Wick Theatre, Troy Stanley | Leave a comment