Gabriel Corey

Interview: Shileah Corey of FUN HOME at Ballyhoo Theatre

I recently sat down with Shileah Corey, director of Ballyhoo’s production of Fun Home to talk about the show and its significance in our society today.

Ballyhoo Theatre Presents A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD This Month

Performances From July 15th to July 17th at The Phoenix Theatre.

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at Village Theatre

I am aware, Dear Readers, that for some the ABBA jukebox musical “Mamma Mia” is not for them. Maybe they aren’t fans of ABBA or maybe they just don’t like fun but whatever the case, I can unabashedly state that I am NOT one of them.  

Photos: First Look at Village Theatre's YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

Village Theatre's 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown' opened on Friday last week. It will run through May 22 in Issaquah before moving the Everett, May 27-June 19. 

BWW Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Village Theatre

Dear Readers, if you’re going to do a show, any show, you need to have confidence in what you’re putting up on that stage. And while the current production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at Village Theatre has a bunch of fun moments, the show as a whole seemed to lack the confidence to go for it, just like its title character.

BWW Review: THE BOOK CLUB PLAY at Village Theatre

Don’t get me wrong, Dear Readers, I love a good sitcom. But it has to be a GOOD sitcom. And while the current offering from Village Theatre, “The Book Club Play” by Karen Zacarías, is basically a sitcom, it’s not necessarily a good one. It’s not a bad one either, for that matter, just kind of mediocre which made for a mediocre evening.

BWW Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Village Theatre

If you’re familiar with Jason Robert Brown’s song cycle, “Songs for a New World” then you know it needs a few crucial elements to be a success. You need killer voices, as there’s only four of them, but more importantly you need clear voices as the show is all sung through, and the stories are within the lyrics. Without that it could just be a muddled mess. Luckily the folks at Village were quite aware of this and cast four powerhouses who could carry the load. There were a few minor issues that we’ll get to but for the most part, four soaring voices. But beyond the talent, director Devanand Janki managed to tell these tales in such a way as to put a very relevant spin on them, making the evening all the more evocative.

BWW Blog: The Ghost of Christmas (Musicals) Past

I was recently reminded that this time eight years ago I was opening one of my favorite holiday experiences: Elf: The Musical at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of WEST SIDE STORY at 5th Avenue Theatre?

West Side Story is running now through June 23 at 5th Avenue Theatre.

VIDEO: Get A First Look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's West Side Story, the sweeping musical version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in the turbulent streets of New York City, where a star-crossed love blossoms between rival gangs.

VIDEO: Get A First Look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's West Side Story, the sweeping musical version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in the turbulent streets of New York City, where a star-crossed love blossoms between rival gangs.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Rehearsals of 5th Avenue Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY

BroadwayWorld has a first look in rehearsals for The 5th Avenue Theatre's West Side Story, the sweeping musical version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in the turbulent streets of New York City, where a star-crossed love blossoms between rival gangs.