Theme Park Theater? What does that mean? This question has been running through my head since my invitation to attend The Eagle Theatre's World-Premiere Production of NOIR: The 3D4D Semi-Cinematic Satirical Thriller.... (more...)
When Tony Braithwaite set out to direct Biloxi Blues at Act II Playhouse, he had no idea what a tribute it would become. Legendary playwright, Neil Simon, passed away a week before opening. Something Braithwaite feared as Simon was upping in age, but with the days leading up to production and the ... (more...)
The story follows a day at Sun Records back in 1956 where Sam Phillips (James Ludwig) assembles his new and hot artists Carl Perkins (John Michael Presney), Jerry Lee Lewis (Brandyn Day), Johnny Cash (Sky Seals), and Elvis Presley (Ari McKay Wilford) who recently moved on to a new label but returns ... (more...)
42nd Street is a sweet Broadway classic that truly makes it's mark with every tap number. As indicated in the curtain speech, 42nd Street is the 'largest' production that BCP has produced since it reopened 5 years ago.... (more...)
Arden Theatre Company's production of Fun Home is moving, memorable and masterful. It is an emotionally resonant and profound story with exciting staging and production. The Arden's Fun Home is more than just an enjoyable night at the theatre; it is an impactful and relatable story about love, loss ... (more...)
They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway, but nothing shines brighter than guest conductor Todd Ellison and Broadway stars Debbie Gravitte, Christopher Sieber, and Susan Egan as they join the Philly POPS for the Best of Broadway concert at The Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall.... (more...)
There are many holiday traditions, from fruit cake to watching A Christmas Story over and over again to the neverending disagreement about opening gifts on Christmas Eve or morning. For those connected to dance, there is no greater tradition than seeing a performance of The Nutcracker. For many, tha... (more...)
Nicole Fonte's Beautiful Decay performed at the Wilma Theater on November 29th, 2017 for BalletX is a wonderful depiction of the contradiction of emotions that come with working through the processes that are the beginning of the end. Based off of Mark Golebiowski's 3-D photographs of decaying flowe... (more...)
Florence Foster Jenkins' life was a once in a lifetime phenomenon. Meryl played the part in the movie with Simon Helberg (better known as Howard in THE BIG BANG THEORY) portraying her accompanist Cosme McMoon.... (more...)
Bart Shatto is a star performer. I first heard Bart with the famed theatrical-rock group The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He's sung on a couple of their recordings, but toured the country with them for many years, notably singing the songs Old Town Bar seen below. Then I first saw Bart while he playe... (more...)
The Bee Gees won 5 Grammys, including Album of the Year in the late '70's with the album SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER. The brothers three, along with Donna Summer, ushered in the disco era, and 'Stayin' Alive' became its anthem.... (more...)
The Independence Studio 3 at The Walnut is the ultimate black box, seating perhaps only over 100. It gives the audience a thrilling intimacy with performers. The Walnut, whatever the size of the audience, never relinquishes their high production standards.... (more...)
This particular production of TOMFOOLERY shines at Act II Playhouse due to director, Tony Braithwaite's treatment of the show. Where some of the musical numbers and lyrics can seem outdated, the show is treated as a history lesson based on the importance of Tom Lehrer and his music. In addition, the... (more...)
Philly celebrates the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Album" with a special concert performance on Feb. 3, 4, 5.... (more...)
Currently onstage at Act II Playhouse is the show I WILL NOT GO GENTLY, written and starring Jennifer Childs. This show, under the direction of Harriet Power, is a humorous and poignant exploration of getting older and how it affects everyone. This show premiered last spring at 1812 Productions and ... (more...)
BWW Review: NOIR: THE 3D/4D SEMI-CINEMATIC SATIRICAL THRILLER at The Eagle Theatre
BWW Review: THE SUMMER CLUB celebrates The Levoy Theatre's 6th Anniversary Gala
BWW Review: BILOXI BLUES at Act II Playhouse- Nothing Blue about it!
BWW Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Bucks County Playhouse- MORE LIKE MILLION DOLLAR OCTET!
BWW Review: 42ND STREET at Bucks County Playhouse - Tessa Grady Hoofs Her Way to Your Heart
BWW Review: FUN HOME at ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY
BWW Review: Dinner and a Show- Media Theatre's NEWSIES and Fellini's Café
BWW Review: THE PHILLY POPS PRESENTS THE BEST OF BROADWAY at The Kimmel Center
BWW Review: BALANCHINE'S THE NUTCRACKER at Academy Of Music
BWW Review: NICOLE FONTE'S BEAUTIFUL DECAY at Wilma Theater
BWW REVIEW: An Interview With Philly Pops Own “Rocky”- MAESTRO MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI at Kimmel Center
BWW Review: SOUVENIR, A FANTASIA ON THE LIFE OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS at Walnut Street Theatre
BWW Review: Broadway's Bart Shatto Belts Out One Showstopper After Another at The Rrazz Room
BWW Review: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER at Walnut Street Theatre
BWW Review: JERRY'S GIRLS at The Walnut Street Theater
BWW Review: Valerie Joyce Breathes Life Into LITTLE WOMEN at Villanova
BWW Review: Act II Playhouse Presents a Charming TOMFOOLERY
BWW Interview: Jim Owen of CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR at Kimmel Center
BWW Review: I WILL NOT GO GENTLY at Act II is a Story with Heart
BWW Review: AN EVENING WITH MAUREEN MCGOVERN at The RRazz Room At The Prince
