Neil Shurley

Neil Shurley

Neil Shurley has been covering the Greenville SC arts scene since 2001. A member of the American Theatre Critics Association, his theatre-related work has appeared in such publications as The Greenville News, Greenville Journal, Creative Loafing, and MetroBeat.

Neil is also an actor, songwriter, and occasional ukulele-player. He tweets too much, mostly about donuts, coffee, and Star Trek.






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Review: Passionate Performances Drive Dramatic, Poetic PIPELINE at Warehouse Theatre
Review: Passionate Performances Drive Dramatic, Poetic PIPELINE at Warehouse Theatre
October 7, 2022

What did our critic think of PIPELINE at Warehouse Theatre?

Interview: Micaela Lamas & Pablo David Laucerica of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Peace Center
Interview: Micaela Lamas & Pablo David Laucerica of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Peace Center
October 5, 2022

Last seen here in July 2019, DEAR EVAN HANSEN tells a profound and deeply personal story of social anxiety, community loss, and the overwhelming influence of social media.

Interview: Mary Nickles, Director of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Mill Town Players
Interview: Mary Nickles, Director of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Mill Town Players
September 29, 2022

This weekend marks the South Carolina regional premiere of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, the Tony Award-winning musical based on the bestselling novel. The show runs from September 30 to October 16 at the Mill Town Players original location, historic Pelzer Auditorium.

Interview: Brittany Hogan Alomar of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Mill Town Players
Interview: Brittany Hogan Alomar of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Mill Town Players
September 26, 2022

'This is a story about love, conflict, questions, and choice. It is real and raw and can resonate with everyone.'

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at Greenville Theatre is Big, Bright, and Brilliant
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at Greenville Theatre is Big, Bright, and Brilliant
September 12, 2022

What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN at Greenville Theatre? Ah, the 90's, when so many things were ripe for reinvention. New clothes, new music, new writers, new ways of spreading ideas.

Review: Warehouse Theatre's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is Pure Joy
Review: Warehouse Theatre's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is Pure Joy
August 8, 2022

What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Warehouse Theatre?

Interview: Jessica Penzias, Book Writer of New Musical FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER
Interview: Jessica Penzias, Book Writer of New Musical FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER
August 3, 2022

The joy of sharing this timeless story with a group of people is what fuels our creative process.

Interview: Playwright Kareem Fahmy Discusses DODI & DIANA, Debuting at South Carolina New Play Festival
Interview: Playwright Kareem Fahmy Discusses DODI & DIANA, Debuting at South Carolina New Play Festival
July 26, 2022

'There are parts of her story that people choose to leave out because it DOESN'T fit into the narrative they want to tell about her.'

Interview: Marcus Paul James of AIN'T TOO PROUD at Peace Center
Interview: Marcus Paul James of AIN'T TOO PROUD at Peace Center
July 24, 2022

AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS follows the beloved Motown group's journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, ultimately landing them 42 Top Ten Hits.

Interview: Glenda Manwaring, Director of CHILDREN OF EDEN at Mill Town Players Simpsonville
Event Recap: Playwright Kate Hamill Launches the South Carolina New Play Festival
Event Recap: Playwright Kate Hamill Launches the South Carolina New Play Festival
July 18, 2022

'I'm interested in creating works that are surprising, irreverent, and inherently theatrical.'

Review: AIDA Glows at Glow Lyric Theatre
Review: AIDA Glows at Glow Lyric Theatre
July 17, 2022

This stripped-down AIDA literally glows with life.

Interview: Christopher Rose, Director of HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY at Mill Town Players
Interview: Christopher Rose, Director of HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY at Mill Town Players
July 16, 2022

'We all know pain, sorrow, hurt and loneliness. Hank Williams knew these things intimately.'

Interview: Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett Tell the Stories Behind the Shows in a new Cabaret for South Carolina New Play Festival
Interview: Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett Tell the Stories Behind the Shows in a new Cabaret for South Carolina New Play Festival
July 14, 2022

'We’re just excited to be a part of a process that helps promote and foster new art.' West Hyler, Executive Artistic Director of the inaugural South Carolina New Play Festival, wants to tell you a story.

Interview: Mill Town Players Executive Artistic Director Will Ragland Opens Two Shows in One Weekend
Interview: Mill Town Players Executive Artistic Director Will Ragland Opens Two Shows in One Weekend
July 12, 2022

On July 22, their most recent season concludes with a production of HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY in their home space, the historic Pelzer Auditorium. But July 22 also sees the opening of a brand new season at their new second location, the Simpsonville Arts Center. For their premiere prodcution in the space, MTP presents CHILDREN OF EDEN.

Interview: Artistic Director Jenna Tamisiea Elser Opens Up About Glow Lyric Theatre's 2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON
Interview: Playwright Samantha Miller Opens Up About DRAGONSOUL OFFLINE
Interview: Playwright Samantha Miller Opens Up About DRAGONSOUL OFFLINE
July 10, 2022

'I can't wait to see the audience react.'

BWW Interview: Maddie Tisdel, Director of HEAD OVER HEELS at Proud Mary Theatre Company
BWW Interview: Maddie Tisdel, Director of HEAD OVER HEELS at Proud Mary Theatre Company
June 26, 2022

Expect cross dressing, deceit, and general campy comedic hijinks.

BWW Review: APPROPRIATE Digs Up Family Secrets at Warehouse Theatre
BWW Interview: Actor Peter Matthew Smith Opens Up About 'The Greatest Job There Is' - Playing King George III in HAMILTON
BWW Interview: Actor Peter Matthew Smith Opens Up About 'The Greatest Job There Is' - Playing King George III in HAMILTON
June 5, 2022

I caught up with Peter Matthew Smith by phone and asked him to tell us more about playing King George III, the musical's regal comic relief. 'It's a non-stop festival for your ears and eyes.'



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