Fringe is a new theater group performing out of the newly opened Gem Center for the Arts. Their first production is Droppin' Johns by Ilana Lydia, under the direction of Kyle Daniel Barrow.... (more...)
I like going to Boise Little Theater. It's a great space with history. The old carpet. The unique three stages. I like the photo collages of previous shows. I like watching friends shine and new comers surprise us. Although my preferences aren't always in line with the theater's season, the little t... (more...)
TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS has returned to the Treasure Valley for the second year. Laura Little Theatricals produces this show as a Radio City Music Hall style show. There is dancing, singing, and over 400 costumes.... (more...)
Stage Coach Theater has returned to Armadillo Acres Trailer Park, the setting for last summers hilarious musical, The Great American Trailer Park musical, to bring you its sequel, THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL.... (more...)
Are you looking for a fun filled evening of music, comedy and the Golden Girls?! Look no further than Alley Repertory Theater's GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA.... (more...)
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 34 years, you have seen the 1983 Christmas comedy film, A CHRISTMAS STORY. The classic film, based on Jean Shepherd's semi-fictional 1966 book, In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash, has been adapted into a two-act play and a Broadway musical.... (more...)
Let me start off by saying that Heddatron is not a show that most community theaters would choose for a regular season. It is an Absurdist drama that would have a hard time attracting a general audience. Nevertheless, it is a mesmerizing piece of drama with some unique facets that make it an engagin... (more...)
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Stage Coach Theatre directed by Curtis Ransom is a fast-paced comedy revolving around the famous detective and a curious mystery. A cast of five actors tell the tale that involves more than 40 different characters. Sherlock and the ever present side-kick, Dr... (more...)
The Addams Family has taken many forms since their creation in the 1930's by cartoonist Charles Addams. Most of us can remember watching the 1960's tv series starring Jon Astin and Carolyn Jones, either live or in reruns. In 2009 the new musical had a trial run in Chicago. After some editing of the ... (more...)
Boise Little Theater travels back to the early 1800's for a telling of Jane Austen's classic novel, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE adapted for the stage by Jon Jory. The undertaking could be overwhelming with elaborate sets, props, & costumes, but Director Diana Holdridge, with an excellent production team ass... (more...)
'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' by William Finn, based on the book by Rachel Sheinkin, and conceived by Rebecca Feldman is directed by Cheryl Blauer this month at Stage Coach Theatre. It is a heartwarming, and sometimes heartwrenching, glimpse in the unexpectedly complicated lives of a ... (more...)
The only time I have ever admitted to liking Shakespeare was when Christian Borle played him in Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN. Today, I'll say it for the second time, I actually liked Shakespeare. Specifically, Encore Theater Company's production of JULIUS CAESAR. In addition it was perfect evening we... (more...)
As the editor for BroadwayWorld Boise, I occasionally step onto the stage myself. As a member of the 9 to 5 the Musical cast, I sought out a fellow performer and friend to write the review for this show. Thank you so very much Nichole Stull.... (more...)
Bye Bye Birdie is a Hit!BYE BYE BIRDIE hit the musical stage in the early 1960's. The story line was inspired by the popularity of Elvis Presley and his draft notice. BIRDIE is full of great tunes that most will recognize. 'How lovely to be a woman', 'Kids', 'The Telephone Hour' and 'Put on a Happy ... (more...)
Have you been wanting to see a poignant, funny and professional play without spending a lot of money? Look no further than ANATOMY OF GRAY by Jim Leonard. With nothing more than some hay bales and a projection backdrop, the Mountain View High School production takes us back to the 1800's.... (more...)
Students from Mountain View, Eagle and Centennial High Schools have joined together to bring us TARZAN. Directed by Centennial Drama Teacher, Machaela Burt, this Tarzan rendition is the stage musical based on the Disney film.... (more...)
This weekend the Velma V. Morrison Center brought us ONCE, based on the 2007 movie of the same name. The low budget film won an Oscar for for the best original song 'Falling Slowly', and I am thrilled that most of the music (the best part of the movie) is included in the musical version.... (more...)
The Verdeen family is at it again. LAST ROUND UP OF THE GUACAMOLE QUEENS, presented by Boise Little Theater and directed by Wendy Koeppl is fantastically ridiculous!... (more...)
I saw the final evening show for the Traditions of Christmas on Thursday night. Produced by Laura Little Theatricals and booked as a Radio City Music hall style show, Traditions of Christmas has been playing in San Diego for over 27 years and in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for the past 5 years. This is the... (more...)
BWW Review: DROPPIN' JOHNS at 208Fringe
BWW Review: BEER FOR BREAKFAST at Boise Little Theater
BWW Review: TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS at Laura Little Theatricals
BWW Review: THE GREAT TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Stage Coach Theater
BWW Review: GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA at Alley Repertory Theater
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Boise Little Theater
BWW Review: HEDDATRON at Theater Arts Department Boise State
BWW Review: Ken Ludwig's BASKERVILLE A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Stage Coach Theater
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Boise Little Theater
BWW Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Boise Little Theater
BWW Review: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Stage Coach Theater
BWW Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Encore Theater
BWW Review: THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL at Stage Coach Theater
BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Idaho Shakespeare Theater
BWW Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Stage Coach Theater
BWW Review: COPPELIA at Les Bois Junior Ballet
BWW Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Meridian High School
BWW Review: URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL at Boise State Theater Arts
BWW Review: ANATOMY OF GRAY at Mountain View High School -Delightful, Classic Play at Mountain View!
BWW Review: TARZAN at Centennial High School
BWW Review: ONCE at Velma V Morrison Center
BWW Review: LAST ROUND UP OF THE GUACAMOLE QUEENS at Boise Little Theater
BWW Review: TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS at Laura Little Theatricals