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BWW Review: ANTIGONE at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio

BWW Review: ANTIGONE at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio

by Ashley Corbaley — April 11, 2021
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio's next Theatre in the Rough Production, ANTIGONE, is now playing at the Botanical Garden! Penned by Sophocles in roughly 441 BC, ANTIGONE follows the daughters of Oedipus after his tragic demise. This production is an adaptation by Emily Mann and begins in the afte...
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Majestic Theatre

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Majestic Theatre

by Kathy Strain — February 29, 2020
The City of Gander had a population of about 10,000 people at the time, yet, without hesitation, they opened their city and their homes to the stranded passengers. COME FROM AWAY is the true story of how the people all came together when it felt like the world was coming apart....
BWW Review: THESE SHINING LIVES at The Sheldon Vexler Theatre

BWW Review: THESE SHINING LIVES at The Sheldon Vexler Theatre

by Ashley Corbaley — February 14, 2020
The harrowing true story of women working for a Radium Dial Company in the early 1900s is brought center stage in the Sheldon Vexler Theatre's production of THESE SHINING LIVES. Written by Melanie Marnich, this important historical play, documents the lives of four women working for the Radium Dial ...
BWW Review: BLIPPI LIVE at Tobin Center For The Performing Arts

BWW Review: BLIPPI LIVE at Tobin Center For The Performing Arts

by Kathy Strain — February 5, 2020
It was evident by the audience participation that Blippi LIVE was a rousing success. Children, dressed in the signature clothing of Blippi, blue shirt, orange suspenders, blue and orange cap, and orange glasses, danced and sang in the aisles. Even adults were seen dancing and clapping along....
BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER   at The Public Theater Of San Ant

BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Public Theater Of San Antonio

by Ashley Corbaley — February 1, 2020
The 2014 Tony Award-Winning comedic musical, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER makes its San Antonio production debut at the Public Theater. Set in London in the early 1900's, Monty discovers he is the distant heir to a family fortune. Being eighth in line makes Monty's shot at the money seem ...
BWW Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Majestic Theatre

BWW Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Majestic Theatre

by Kathy Strain — January 25, 2020
If you don't know a?oewho lives in a pineapple under the sea,a?? then you must be living under a rock. No matter who you are or how old you are, the cartoon a?oeSpongeBob SquarePantsa?? has something to entertain you and teach you what friends are all about. When it was announced that the beloved ca...
BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at Majestic Theatre

BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at Majestic Theatre

by Kathy Strain — January 9, 2020
Many people in attendance at the performance of MISS SAIGON at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio have vivid memories of the Vietnam War. Many may have actually fought over there, many protested in the United States in antiwar demonstrations, while others may have been living in the fighting zones ...
BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Majestic Theatre

BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Majestic Theatre

by Kathy Strain — December 18, 2019
The Majestic Theatre in San Antonio Texas is buzzing as the last of the theatergoers find their seats. There are screens all around the stage that scroll social media comments. It's obvious that the audience is squinting to see if the words are a hint into what DEAR EVAN HANSEN is all about....
BWW Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at The Public Theater Of San Antonio

BWW Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at The Public Theater Of San Antonio

by Ashley Corbaley — December 1, 2019
a?oeThe best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!a?? The 2003 classic Christmas movie starring Will Ferrell comes splendidly to the stage in all of its hilarious, warmhearted glory at the Public Theater of San Antonio. With book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and music by ...
BWW Review: CATS at Majestic Theatre

BWW Review: CATS at Majestic Theatre

by Kathy Strain — October 31, 2019
At any given day, in any given town, in any given house, in any given room, cats are beloved pets of millions of people all over the world. As such, stories can be told about how this cat or that cat stood out from the rest of the cat population to the cat owner who adores their fun furballs. But, h...
BWW Review: MARY POPPINS flies into The Public Theater Of San Antonio

BWW Review: MARY POPPINS flies into The Public Theater Of San Antonio

by Ashley Corbaley — September 24, 2019
'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!' The world's favorite nanny, MARY POPPINS, flies in with her signature umbrella to the Public Theater of San Antonio. With the release of Mary Poppins Returns just last year starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, a whole new generation has been introduced ...
BWW Review: LES MISERABLES at Majestic Theatre

BWW Review: LES MISERABLES at Majestic Theatre

by Kathy Strain — September 18, 2019
It was 1985 when LES MISERABLES debuted with English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer as Cameron Mackintosh produced the English version at the West End that ran from October 1985 until July 2019. It was an instant hit and has since had runs on Broadway as well as many other countries. Today, LES MISERABL...
BWW Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at The Public Theater Of San Antonio

BWW Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at The Public Theater Of San Antonio

by Ashley Corbaley — August 3, 2019
Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL is nothing short of a a?oeMiraclea?? as it delights San Antonio audiences at the Public Theater. Child genius, Matilda, is bullied by her senseless parents and doesn't quite fit in. Finding solace in books and telling stories, Matilda is faced with an even bigger t...
BWW Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Tobin Center For The Per

BWW Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Tobin Center For The Performing Arts

by Kathy Strain — July 18, 2019
Upon entering the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, it was evident that there was a lot of excitement and anticipation for THE LIGHTNING THIEF THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL. It was also evident that the majority of attendees were young middle school aged girls who had apparently read all the books a...
BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Woodlawn Theatre

BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Woodlawn Theatre

by Ashley Corbaley — July 7, 2019
A Tale As Old As Time, The Woodlawn Theatre presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in all of its beloved glory. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Tim Rice and Howard Ashman and book by Linda Woolverton, this classic musical was adapted to the stage over 25 years ago from the Academy Award-winning...
BWW Review: DON'T BLAME THE CAR! at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio

BWW Review: DON'T BLAME THE CAR! at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio

by Ashley Corbaley — June 28, 2019
DON'T BLAME THE CAR! cruises into The Classic Theatre of San Antonio for one wekeend only! This one-man show  is written and performed  by none other than the legendary Jaston Williams. With a career spanning over forty years, Jaston Williams is an accomplished actor and playwright whose h...
BWW Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Majestic Theatre San Antonio

BWW Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Majestic Theatre San Antonio

by Ashley Corbaley — June 19, 2019
When things go wrong they go right for the National Tour of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, now playing at the Majestic Theatre San Antonio. A play within a play, things go from bad to worse onstage and offstage in all the most creative and wonderful of ways. As a result, an evening of hilarity ensues fil...
BWW Review: SINK, FLORIDA, SINK.  at The Cellar Theater

BWW Review: SINK, FLORIDA, SINK. at The Cellar Theater

by Ashley Corbaley — June 17, 2019
The World Premiere of SINK, FLORIDA, SINK. makes a splash at The Public Theater of San Antonio. Written by David L. Kimple this fascinating new production explores where our loyalties lie and how far we are willing to go to stay true to what we know. As well as entertaining, SINK, FLORIDA, SINK. rai...
BWW Review: HAMILTON on Tour

BWW Review: HAMILTON on Tour

by Kathy Strain — May 15, 2019
HAMILTON has won many awards including Tony Awards, Drama Desk, and Grammys. It has been one of the most successful shows currently on Broadway. And recently, HAMILTON took to the road and opened up this one-of-a-kind musical to audiences in San Antonio, Texas....
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Majestic Theatre  San Antonio

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Majestic Theatre San Antonio

by Ashley Corbaley — March 28, 2019
'Miracle of Miracles!' Since its Broadway debut in 1964, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has touched the hearts of millions with its story of faith, tradition, and family that has transcended generations. The show centers on Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman as he tries to marry off his eldest daughters.  With mus...
BWW Review: WICKET at Performing Arts San Antonio

BWW Review: WICKET at Performing Arts San Antonio

by Ashley Corbaley — March 24, 2019
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… or to be more accurate now playing at Performing Arts San Antonio, comes WICKET, a hilarious new musical. Parodying the Star Wars movies we all know and love, this mad spectacle is a farce to be reckoned with. While based on the events that take place dur...
BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC on Tour

BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC on Tour

by Kathy Strain — March 9, 2019
THE SOUND OF MUSIC is among one of the world's greatest musicals ever. The musical score by Rogers and Hammerstein is amazing and has proven to be one of the greatest musicals. Most would picture Julie Andrews as Maria and Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp. But, as the show opened up at...
BWW Review: PAW PATROL LIVE THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURE

BWW Review: PAW PATROL LIVE THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURE

by Kathy Strain — March 9, 2019
Entering the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, you can almost physically feel the excitement and touch it as families including kids, parents, grandparents and even aunts and uncles are seen ready to attend a show created just for children...
BWW Review: THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL  at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio

BWW Review: THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio

by Ashley Corbaley — February 26, 2019
Written by renowned playwright Horton Foote, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL is a moving story of family, reminiscing on things that once were, and longing for home.  For Carrie Watts, her home is in Bountiful not in a cramped apartment in Houston where she lives with her son and daughter-in-law. As the play...
BWW Review: RENT at the Public Theater in San Antonio, Texas

BWW Review: RENT at the Public Theater in San Antonio, Texas

by Kathy Strain — February 14, 2019
As the lights dimmed and the actors took the stage, the audience was quick to note that RENT would not be like many other musicals that graced the stage. Indeed, the story of how RENT came to be an award winning musical is as much of the story as the script and songs conceived by the late Jonathan L...
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