Tag Archives: Ellie Pattison

Wick’s Bright & Brassy Music Man With Tartaglia and Kleiner

There may never be as great a production of The Music Man as the lightning-in-a-bottle original with performances of Barbara Cook and Robert Preston. But the Wick Theatre edition led by Norb Joerder and starring John Tartaglia and Julie Kleiner is as satisfying and entertaining a holiday treat as you could ask for.

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Bill Hirschman

Posted in Performances, Reviews | Tagged Angie Radosh, Ellie Pattison, John Tartaglia, Julie Kleiner, Kevin Reilley, Norb Joerder, Paul Tine, The Music Man, The Wick Theatre, Wesley Slade | 2 Comments

Ideals Prevail Over Darkness In MNM’s Man Of La Mancha

When Man of La Mancha is performed as well as MNM Theatre Company’s production, then the magic is savoring how the innate worth of ideals ultimately prevails over an all-too-recognizable world of violence and evil. Its message does not ignore the profound power of darkness, it avers that its virtues can transcend the darkness, and that their pursuit is an informed choice.

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Bill Hirschman

Posted in Performances, Reviews | Tagged Anna Lise Jensen, Ellie Pattison, Gaby Tortoledo, Johnbarry Green, Mark Kirschenbaum, Michael McKenzie, Milton Mendez, Paul Reekie | 1 Comment