BWW Reviews: New Jewish Theatre's Amusing Production of THE GOOD DOCTOR
by Chris Gibson
- Oct 9, 2013
THE GOOD DOCTOR, Neil Simon's take on the short stories of Anton Chekhov, is a decidedly mixed bag. At the time he was writing this work he was dealing with his first wife's illness and busying himself with changes to the screenplay of The Prisoner of Second Avenue. Although it has become a much performed play now, it wasn't a huge success when it was first staged, however several members of the cast were nominated for awards. The New Jewish Theatre's current staging contains some fine performances and sharp direction, but it remains a hit and miss production that's only fitfully funny.
Les Misérables Opens at Ocean State Theatre on October 2
by Robert Diamond
- Sep 23, 2013
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), has announced the opening of their first full season in their new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick. The company's 2013-14 season begins with the Rhode Island Regional Theatre Premiere of "the world's most popular musical," Les Miserables, which opens on October 2.
BWW Reviews: Max & Louie Productions' Darkly Funny THE LYONS
by Chris Gibson
- Aug 29, 2013
Playwright Nicky Silver's Broadway-break through, THE LYONS, is a black comedy that focuses our attention on the titular dysfunctional family. Although it's characters may be a bit one dimensional at times, this play has a lot of amusing twists and turns, and there are also several moments that occur that we can all identify with for better or worse. Max & Louis Productions has put together a smartly acted and directed presentation that showcases the intimate and humorous nature of this show.
BWW Reviews: St. Louis Actors' Studio's Intimate and Engaging Production of KING LEAR
by Chris Gibson
- Jun 19, 2013
Shakespeare's KING LEAR can be interpreted in any number of ways. But, at it's heart, it's the tale of two families that are torn apart when their patriarchs misjudge their own offspring. King Lear turns the division of his kingdom into a test of love among his three daughters, while the Earl of Gloucester carelessly allows a note forged by his bastard son Edmund to destroy his relationship with his other son, Edgar. St. Louis Actors' Studio is presenting a slightly more scaled down and intimate production of this work that focuses our attention keenly on the story, as well as on the fine performers who populate this excellent cast.
BWW Reviews: St. Louis Actors' Studio's Terrific WAITING FOR GODOT
by Chris Gibson
- Apr 26, 2013
I'm a big fan of the St. Louis Actors' Studio because they always seem to manage to mix the old with the new in intriguing fashion during their theme based seasons, and you can wind up catching a classic like WAITING FOR GODOT along the way. It's always a fun and engaging ride no matter what they offer up, and this time around they're presenting the absurdly profound work I just mentioned. Playwright Samuel Beckett's wacky characterizations and dialogue, along with it's see-through symbolism, is given a wonderful presentation by the company, with excellent performances and expert direction.
Photo Flash: First Look at Riverside Theatre's LES MISERABLES
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 6, 2013
Riverside Theatre's Season continues with the international smash musical hit, LES MISERABLES. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score, LES MISERABLES performs on the Stark Stage now playing through March 17, 2013 and is presented by Wilmington Trust and through the courtesy Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
David Michael Felty Stars in Riverside Theatre's LES MISERABLES, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 21, 2013
Riverside Theatre's Simply Amazing Season continues with the international smash musical hit, LES MISERABLES. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score, LES MISERABLES performs on the Stark Stage from February 21 through March 17, 2013 and is presented by Wilmington Trust and through the courtesy Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers.
BWW Reviews: Mustard Seed Theatre's Amusing Pairing of MRS. SORKEN and THE DUCK VARIATIONS
by Chris Gibson
- Jan 29, 2013
Though at first it may seem like an odd pairing of one acts, there's actually a connection between playwright Christopher Durang's introductory work, MRS. SORKEN and David Mamet's THE DUCK VARIATIONS. Towards the end of Mrs. Sorken, a direct reference is made to the the plays of David Mamet, and his frequent use of the "f word". It's an ironic one, since this is one of the few pieces in which Mamet doesn't use that particular curse word. Mustard Seed Theatre's production of these two plays is very well done, and it features three incredibly good performances that make this pair well worth seeing.
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