Peter Nason - Page 10

Laura Benanti discusses her favorite shows (including 'The Muppets Christmas Carol') and what to expect from her upcoming Sarasota performance: 'A fun, relaxed evening of stories and song that appeal to all ages.'

It's so much fun, you might want to see it twice!

Although I admire any new theatre company that wants to do edgy, provocative work, this was not my favorite show.

It's a mixed bag overall, but the good were really good, with definite standouts (especially IN FARCE and FATHERLESS CHILD).

It's a powerful show about PTSD with a central performance that is one of the strongest of the year.

This is one hell of a show, one of the best of the year, so you better get your tickets now.

It may not be everyone's taste, but that doesn't stop it from being the greatest musical yet written.

IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, the joyous wedding day musical presented by Mad Theatre of Tampa, doesn't have a bad thought in its head. At times we wonder if it has any thought in its head, but rest assured, any thoughts it does have are good. The show contains some of the most mindless fun I've had at any musical of late; it's a guaranteed good time. Imagine the tickle of champagne bubbles in your nose, and that's the feeling you get while watching it. Giddy, goofy elation.

Solid cast and direction breathes life into a play that tries too hard.

Nearly 30 students from seven different middle and high schools, plus two dogs, are having the time of their lives putting on this feel-good show.

Fantastic barbershop quartet as well as the dance ensemble stand out in this production of the iconic musical.

Everything goes right in this amazing production of one of the quirkiest shows of all time.

Imagine 'Hamilton' as a juke box musical. It's a mess at times, but it's an entertaining mess with an abundance of heart and talent.

It's a musical theatre lover's dream show!

It's an energetic good time featuring some of our area's finest young talent.

A great cast, along with Coward's brilliant dialogue, make for a ghostly good time!

Ned Averill-Snell leads an outstanding cast in a show where everything comes together.

Blake High School, PCCA at Gibbs High School and Palm Harbor University High School emerge as the big winners.

It's quite entertaining with a stellar cast, but does it work overall?

It's as cute as a puppy using a Teddy Bear as a pillow.