Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
by Andrea Stephenson
- Jun 17, 2023
This production of Urinetown: The Musical at Carlisle Theatre is one of their best productions of the season. Audiences do not want to miss out on this quirky, meaningful, strangely deep musical featuring gorgeous vocals, outstanding choreography, and fantastic acting.
A Beautiful Melancholy: TITANIC Stars Explore the Appeal of Yeston's Work
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- Jun 17, 2023
“TITANIC is ultimately uplifting, but a large part of the show sits in a melancholy place. It is a beautiful melancholy and it gives the audience a moment of hope and joy.” Maine State Music Theatre Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark is commenting on the company’s 2023 season opener, Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s majestic musical, TITANIC, now playing its final week at the Pickard Theater.
Clark is part of the first PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN panel discussion that includes some of TITANIC’s stars, Linda Balgord, Michael Nigro, and Carolyn Anne Miller in conversation with BWW Regional Maine Editor, Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold, who have assembled at Brunswick’s Curtis Memorial Library on June 14 to explore the appeal of Yeston’s work and to share insights about performing and producing this epic show.
Interview: Various Artists of HARRISBURG FRINGE FESTIVAL
by Andrea Stephenson
- Jun 17, 2023
Harrisburg Fringe Festival runs July 6-9, featuring a wide variety of artists. It is unjuried, uncensored, and inclusive! Meet just a few of the artists whose work you'll have the opportunity to experience at this inaugural Fringe Festival!
Projectorfest to Present 16 Multimedia-Fueled Solo Comedy Shows at Caveat
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jun 16, 2023
Projectorfest, a showcase of 16 ambitious multimedia-driven solo comedy shows, will take over the stage at Caveat June 27-30. Comedians will bring their stories to life with projected animations, PowerPoints, videos, interactive graphics, live camera feeds, and more.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of THE CRUCIBLE, Starring Milly Alcock?
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Jun 16, 2023
The National Theatre’s acclaimed new production of The Crucible has now opened in the West End for a strictly limited season. Featuring Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Abigail Williams, Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex) as Elizabeth Proctor, and Brian Gleeson (Bad Sisters) as John Proctor.
Review Roundup: LIZARD BOY Opens at Theatre Row
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 15, 2023
Prospect Theater Company's the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy, is now in performances at Theatre Row. Check out what the critics had to say about the new production!
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Segerstrom Center For the Arts
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 15, 2023
The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Zurin Villanueva (The Lion King, Mean Girls, Shuffle Along, The Book of Mormon) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. Also starring are Roderick Lawrence as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Carla R. Stewart as Gran Georgeanna and Lael Van Keuren as Rhonda.
1st Stage Extends THE LAST MATCH through July 2
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 15, 2023
Played out under the bright lights of the U.S. Open Semifinals, The Last Match pits rising Russian star, Sergei Sergeyev against American great, Tim Porter in an epic showdown that follows two tennis titans through pivotal moments in their lives both on-and-off the court. This deep and intimate exploration of humanity and motivation serves as a perfect parallel to the back-and-forth play of life’s wins and losses.
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!' Comes to the Marriott Theatre For Young Audiences
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 15, 2023
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences continues its 2023 children’s theatre season with their summer production, ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!” Families are invited to enjoy this musical take on the award-winning Mo Willems books that will leave them singing and dancing through a rollicking adventure, running July 14 through August 13, with a press opening on Saturday, July 22.
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