Christopher Russell
Latest News on Christopher Russell:
Review: PIPPIN at Garden Theatre (Sep 1, 2024)
Review: ALL SHOOK UP at The Garden Theatre (Feb 18, 2024)
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Found's Theatre AMERICAN IDIOT Leads Best Musical! (Dec 27, 2021)
Review: PIPPIN at Garden Theatre (Sep 1, 2024)
Review: ALL SHOOK UP at The Garden Theatre (Feb 18, 2024)
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Found's Theatre AMERICAN IDIOT Leads Best Musical! (Dec 27, 2021)
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Review: PIPPIN at Garden Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Sep 1, 2024
“Everything has it’s season, everything has it’s time..” So goes the lyrics of “Corner of the Sky”, one of the most well-known songs from Stephen Schwartz’ and Roger O. Hirson’s Tony award winning musical, PIPPIN. And it seems, that for the Garden Theatre’s latest production of this classic, now is the season and the time for a production of PIPPIN that not only brings this story to life for a new generation but does so in a new and inclusive way - incorporating deaf actors and American Sign Language (ASL) at the very heart of the show. I am pleased to say that this new approach works marvelously well – elevating the performance by adding elements that give new meaning to the story unfolding on stage and creating an evening of theatre that is magical, memorable, and unlike anything you are likely to have seen before.
by Joseph Harrison - Sep 1, 2024
“Everything has it’s season, everything has it’s time..” So goes the lyrics of “Corner of the Sky”, one of the most well-known songs from Stephen Schwartz’ and Roger O. Hirson’s Tony award winning musical, PIPPIN. And it seems, that for the Garden Theatre’s latest production of this classic, now is the season and the time for a production of PIPPIN that not only brings this story to life for a new generation but does so in a new and inclusive way - incorporating deaf actors and American Sign Language (ASL) at the very heart of the show. I am pleased to say that this new approach works marvelously well – elevating the performance by adding elements that give new meaning to the story unfolding on stage and creating an evening of theatre that is magical, memorable, and unlike anything you are likely to have seen before.
Review: ALL SHOOK UP at The Garden Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Feb 18, 2024
In the world of jukebox musicals, the best way to ensure something entertaining and enjoyable is to either use the music in an organic way, often telling the story of the artist themselves or to go the opposite route and create something over the top with a loose narrative, allowing the audience to focus primarily on the music they love and the performances on stage.
by Joseph Harrison - Feb 18, 2024
In the world of jukebox musicals, the best way to ensure something entertaining and enjoyable is to either use the music in an organic way, often telling the story of the artist themselves or to go the opposite route and create something over the top with a loose narrative, allowing the audience to focus primarily on the music they love and the performances on stage.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Found's Theatre AMERICAN IDIOT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Found Theatre's AMERICAN IDIOT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
The Off Broadway Palm Is Kicking Off The Holiday Season With NO CLAUS FOR ALARM!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2021
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is kicking off the holiday season with the British farce No Claus For Alarm playing now through December 25, 2021. This all-new production is written by Southwest Florida resident and Broadway Palm favorite Victor Legarreta and is making its premier in The Off Broadway Palm.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2021
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is kicking off the holiday season with the British farce No Claus For Alarm playing now through December 25, 2021. This all-new production is written by Southwest Florida resident and Broadway Palm favorite Victor Legarreta and is making its premier in The Off Broadway Palm.
The Comedy SOCIAL SECURITY Opens The Off Broadway Palm's Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2021
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre opens its 2021-2022 Season with the laugh-out-loud Social Security playing September 23 through November 6, 2021.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2021
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre opens its 2021-2022 Season with the laugh-out-loud Social Security playing September 23 through November 6, 2021.
BWW Review: ELF-THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Dec 3, 2020
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater’s production of “Elf” is a sweet, peppermint candy cane of a show.
by Rich Mehrenberg - Dec 3, 2020
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater’s production of “Elf” is a sweet, peppermint candy cane of a show.
BWW Interview: Jon Peterson of P3 Theatre Company on Presenting Streaming Performances of Tour-de-Farce Comedy GREATER TUNA
by Shari Barrett - Jul 28, 2020
The long-running Off-Broadway hit a?oeGreater Tunaa?? by Joe Sears, Jaston Williams, and Ed Howard is a tour-de-farce comedy of quick-change artistry, with non-stop costume and character changes that run by faster than a jack rabbit from a coyote in the third smallest town in Texas, named Tuna. Now fans (and those who are destined to become one) can experience the towna??s zany denizens during two streaming performances presented by P3 Theatre Company under the direction of Jon Peterson, who performs all the characters with Philip McBride, on Monday, August 3 and Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:00pm.
by Shari Barrett - Jul 28, 2020
The long-running Off-Broadway hit a?oeGreater Tunaa?? by Joe Sears, Jaston Williams, and Ed Howard is a tour-de-farce comedy of quick-change artistry, with non-stop costume and character changes that run by faster than a jack rabbit from a coyote in the third smallest town in Texas, named Tuna. Now fans (and those who are destined to become one) can experience the towna??s zany denizens during two streaming performances presented by P3 Theatre Company under the direction of Jon Peterson, who performs all the characters with Philip McBride, on Monday, August 3 and Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Bethany Joy Lenz and Michael Rady Give Viewers a Sneak Peek in 2020 SPRING FEVER PREVIEW SPECIAL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 10, 2020
Bethany Joy Lenz ('A Valentine's Match') and Michael Rady ('Love to the Rescue') give viewers a sneak peek of their upcoming movies and the season's other movies in Hallmark Channel's '2020 Spring Fever Preview Special,' premiering Saturday, March 21 (11:00 p.m. ET/PT).
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 10, 2020
Bethany Joy Lenz ('A Valentine's Match') and Michael Rady ('Love to the Rescue') give viewers a sneak peek of their upcoming movies and the season's other movies in Hallmark Channel's '2020 Spring Fever Preview Special,' premiering Saturday, March 21 (11:00 p.m. ET/PT).
Hallmark Channel Announces SPRING FEVER Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 20, 2020
Hallmark Channel celebrates the return of 'Spring Fever,' the network's highly anticipated seasonal programming event.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 20, 2020
Hallmark Channel celebrates the return of 'Spring Fever,' the network's highly anticipated seasonal programming event.
KINKY BOOTS Opens At The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center January 23
by Carol Kassie - Jan 17, 2020
Kinky Boots, The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center and Broadway Palm's third production of their inaugural season, will open on January 23rd. The multiple award-winning musical will run through February 9th.
by Carol Kassie - Jan 17, 2020
Kinky Boots, The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center and Broadway Palm's third production of their inaugural season, will open on January 23rd. The multiple award-winning musical will run through February 9th.
BWW Review: SECOND CHANCES: THE THRIFT SHOP MUSICAL at Broadway Palm is Smart and Sentimental!
by Emily Yorgey - Apr 12, 2019
SECOND CHANCES: THE THRIFT SHOP MUSICAL at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre brings a quirky, heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and second chances to the Broadway Palm stage.
by Emily Yorgey - Apr 12, 2019
SECOND CHANCES: THE THRIFT SHOP MUSICAL at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre brings a quirky, heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and second chances to the Broadway Palm stage.
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 11/30 - THE MUSIC MAN, HAMILTON, GUYS AND DOLLS, and More!
by BWW Special - Nov 30, 2018
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE MUSIC MAN, HAMILTON, GUYS AND DOLLS, and More!
by BWW Special - Nov 30, 2018
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE MUSIC MAN, HAMILTON, GUYS AND DOLLS, and More!
BWW Review: ELF at Broadway Palm is Fun and Festive!
by Emily Yorgey - Nov 25, 2018
Broadway Palm's musical production of ELF brings to life an iconic Christmas story that many people know and love in a very fun and charismatic way. This show has all the aspects from the story of ELF that you could ever want in a musical version, and so much more.
by Emily Yorgey - Nov 25, 2018
Broadway Palm's musical production of ELF brings to life an iconic Christmas story that many people know and love in a very fun and charismatic way. This show has all the aspects from the story of ELF that you could ever want in a musical version, and so much more.
VTA Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2018
Victoria Theatre Association's Projects Unlimited Star Attractions presents the greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, Oct. 23-25 at 7 p.m. in the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2018
Victoria Theatre Association's Projects Unlimited Star Attractions presents the greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, Oct. 23-25 at 7 p.m. in the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater
by Rich Mehrenberg - Jun 24, 2018
Through a combination of both some old fashion singing and dancing and modern special effects, the show promises something for everyone.
by Rich Mehrenberg - Jun 24, 2018
Through a combination of both some old fashion singing and dancing and modern special effects, the show promises something for everyone.
State Theatre New Jersey Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2018
State Theatre New Jersey presents The Wizard of Oz for three performances on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 2pm and 7:30pm. Featuring the classic songs, as composed by Harold Arlen, "Over the Rainbow," "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead," and "If I Only Had A Brain." Tickets range from $35-$98.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2018
State Theatre New Jersey presents The Wizard of Oz for three performances on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 2pm and 7:30pm. Featuring the classic songs, as composed by Harold Arlen, "Over the Rainbow," "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead," and "If I Only Had A Brain." Tickets range from $35-$98.
The Wizard of Oz Live at The Bushnell
by Carissa Chesanek - Apr 9, 2018
Over the weekend, The Wizard of Oz delighted the stage at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, Connecticut.
by Carissa Chesanek - Apr 9, 2018
Over the weekend, The Wizard of Oz delighted the stage at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, Connecticut.
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 3/16 - IN THE HEIGHTS, GUYS AND DOLLS, MOTOWN and More!
by BWW Special - Mar 16, 2018
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature The Lion King, Finding Neverland, The Crucible, and more!
by BWW Special - Mar 16, 2018
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature The Lion King, Finding Neverland, The Crucible, and more!
BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ National Tour at North Carolina Theatre
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 14, 2018
Based on Victor Fleming's 1939 film musical of the same name as well as L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, The Wizard of Oz (of course) follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl who lives on a farm in Kansas with her dog, Toto, until a cyclone arrives, picks up her house, and blows them away to the land of Oz. Things in Oz are strange and beautiful, but Dorothy just wants to go home. She's helped by the Good Witch of the North, but she's also in trouble with the Wicked Witch of the West, who seeks revenge for the death of her sister; the Wicked Witch of the East, for which she blames Dorothy.
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 14, 2018
Based on Victor Fleming's 1939 film musical of the same name as well as L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, The Wizard of Oz (of course) follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl who lives on a farm in Kansas with her dog, Toto, until a cyclone arrives, picks up her house, and blows them away to the land of Oz. Things in Oz are strange and beautiful, but Dorothy just wants to go home. She's helped by the Good Witch of the North, but she's also in trouble with the Wicked Witch of the West, who seeks revenge for the death of her sister; the Wicked Witch of the East, for which she blames Dorothy.
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