Review: RIVERDANCE 30 - THE NEW GENERATION at Van Wezel
by Jacob Ruscoe - January 28, 2026
Marking the 30th anniversary of the phenomenon’s genesis, this production feels especially timely, and its subtitle is entirely apt: the original show began before most—if not all—of the extraordinarily talented cast now carrying the torch were even born....
Review: ANNIE at Sarasota Players
by Jacob Ruscoe - January 13, 2026
The Sarasota Players’ production of Annie is a bright, big-hearted reminder of why this musical has endured for nearly half a century. From the moment the first notes rang out, the production radiated joy, grit, and that unmistakable sense of optimism that has made Annie a staple of American musical...
Review: EISENHOWER at Florida Studio Theatre
by Shanti - January 12, 2026
Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower, a man of many thoughts and a trusty tape recorder as his companion, finds himself contemplating his presidential ranking in the solitude of his home office. According to the 1962 article penned by the esteemed historian Arthur Schlesinger, Ike is presented with the harsh rea...
Review: JOB at Urbanite Theatre
by Shanti - January 12, 2026
Before the show begins, as the narrator amusingly suggests that you might require psychological assistance post-viewing, the lights suddenly dim and the anticipation in the air grows....
Review: A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS at Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - December 30, 2025
The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means – time for those beloved traditions to come alive! One tradition that never fails to spread some cheer is heading out to see a Christmas show. And let me tell you, 'A Very Broadway Christmas' is the cream of the crop when it comes to festiv...
Review: MARK TWAIN TONIGHT at Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - December 21, 2025
'Mark Twain Tonight!' is a captivating one-man play developed by the talented Hal Holbrook. This show allows the audience to witness Mark Twain himself performing a dramatic reading of excerpts from his work, with a special emphasis on the humorous aspects....