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BWW Review: A Shakespearean Travesty You Must See at Dreamhouse Theatre

BWW Review: A Shakespearean Travesty You Must See at Dreamhouse Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 20, 2017
FAITH COUNTY II is 90 minutes of lighthearted, family-friendly silliness as Mineola, Arkansas' Council for Cultural Recognition amateur production of Romeo and Juliet...
BWW Review: A Standing Ovation for GUYS AND DOLLS at River Ridge High School

BWW Review: A Standing Ovation for GUYS AND DOLLS at River Ridge High School

by Peter Nason — February 13, 2017
Beautifully directed and full of life, this high school production of the iconic musical left audiences humming as they exited the theatre....
BWW Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Brilliantly Ends August Wilson's 'Century Cycl

BWW Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Brilliantly Ends August Wilson's 'Century Cycle' at American Stage

by Peter Nason — January 30, 2017
This powerful production is one drop-everything-and-don't-miss-it show....
BWW Review: LIE, CHEAT AND GENUFLECT by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore at the Carro

BWW Review: LIE, CHEAT AND GENUFLECT by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore at the Carrollwood Players

by Peter Nason — January 19, 2017
It's like 'Some Like It Hot' meets 'Nuns on the Run!'...
BWW Review: Eight O'Clock Theatre Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY

BWW Review: Eight O'Clock Theatre Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

by Peter Nason — November 10, 2016
A very good production of one of the greatest musicals of all time....
BWW Review: Robert Caisley's Updated, Trumped-Up Take on Moliere's TARTUFFE at Americ

BWW Review: Robert Caisley's Updated, Trumped-Up Take on Moliere's TARTUFFE at American Stage

by Peter Nason — November 7, 2016
It's funny, biting and scary, but will it be as humorous after Election Day?...
BWW Review: Jobsite Theater's LIZZIE: A KILLER ROCK MUSICAL at the Jaeb - It's To Die

BWW Review: Jobsite Theater's LIZZIE: A KILLER ROCK MUSICAL at the Jaeb - It's To Die For!

by Peter Nason — October 31, 2016
The leading ladies sing their hearts out in this incredibly dark, hard rockin' musical treat....
BWW Interview: Britt Michael Gordon of ASSASSINS at FreeFall Theatre

BWW Interview: Britt Michael Gordon of ASSASSINS at FreeFall Theatre

by Desiree Fantal — October 17, 2016
I have what I like to call 'theatre crushes;' gender nonspecific affections that occur whenever I see a stage performance that greatly interests or moves me to the point where I want to see everything that actor does for the rest of their career. I'm unashamedly open about these reasons for theatric...
BWW Review: Stageworks Theatre Presents Charles Busch's PSYCHO BEACH PARTY

BWW Review: Stageworks Theatre Presents Charles Busch's PSYCHO BEACH PARTY

by Peter Nason — October 17, 2016
Zachary Hines, Matthew McGee & Ricky Cona are the Holy Trinity of Camp in this fun-fun-fun production....
BWW Review: Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS at freeFall Theatre is Darkly Funny & Terrif

BWW Review: Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS at freeFall Theatre is Darkly Funny & Terrifyingly Timely

by Peter Nason — October 10, 2016
One of the darkest musicals ever gets an A+ treatment at freeFall, thanks to an outstanding cast and director....
BWW Review: Former US Army Captain Laura Westley's WAR VIRGIN: MY JOURNEY OF REPRESSI

BWW Review: Former US Army Captain Laura Westley's WAR VIRGIN: MY JOURNEY OF REPRESSION, TEMPTATION AND LIBERATION

by Peter Nason — September 20, 2016
It's 'Spring Awakening' meets 'The Hurt Locker,' with 'South Park'-like humor thrown in for good measure....
BWW Review: The Kids Aren't Alright in SPRING AWAKENING

BWW Review: The Kids Aren't Alright in SPRING AWAKENING

by Desiree Fantal — September 13, 2016
When did you learn about sex? How? Who told you about 'the birds and the bees,' 'making a baby,' 'when two people really love one another'? I'm not sure where I picked it up, though I'm fairly certain it wasn't from my parents. The gag reflex rising in my throat even at the thought makes me certain ...
BWW Review: Miraculous Rebecca Dines in David Lindsay-Abaire's Powerful GOOD PEOPLE a

BWW Review: Miraculous Rebecca Dines in David Lindsay-Abaire's Powerful GOOD PEOPLE at American Stage

by Peter Nason — September 12, 2016
Director Stephanie Gularte leads a brilliant ensemble in an astounding season opener....
BWW Review: freeFall Theatre's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Is Out of This World Fun

BWW Review: freeFall Theatre's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Is Out of This World Fun

by Peter Nason — August 15, 2016
Gilbert and Sullivan meets 80's synth-pop and 'Star Wars' in this brilliant adaptation by Eric Davis and Michael Raabe....
BWW Review: Carly Mensch's NOW CIRCA THEN at the Silver Meteor Gallery

BWW Review: Carly Mensch's NOW CIRCA THEN at the Silver Meteor Gallery

by Peter Nason — August 12, 2016
The talents of Nick Hoop and Marlene Peralta are showcased in this comedy-drama....
BWW Review: Multi-Talented Mary Olive Gauthier in CSA's Production of NEXT TO NORMAL

BWW Review: Multi-Talented Mary Olive Gauthier in CSA's Production of NEXT TO NORMAL

by Peter Nason — August 8, 2016
Can a group of talented teenagers make this adult musical work?...
BWW Review: Set & Costumes the Stars of NTP's Production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE B

BWW Review: Set & Costumes the Stars of NTP's Production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by Peter Nason — August 1, 2016
A well-done production that is a feast for the eyes....
BWW Review: Ruth Eckerd Hall's Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts Presents THE LITT

BWW Review: Ruth Eckerd Hall's Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts Presents THE LITTLE MERMAID

by Peter Nason — July 29, 2016
The powerhouse Courteney McClutchy and the lovely Katie Davis lead the cast in this enjoyable version of the classic Disney musical....
BWW Review: Wondrous Ensemble in THE PITMEN PAINTERS at American Stage

BWW Review: Wondrous Ensemble in THE PITMEN PAINTERS at American Stage

by Peter Nason — July 27, 2016
Lee Hall's play ends the American Stage season with a bang; it's a lovely production....
BWW Review: Mark Chambers Impresses as Truman Capote in TRU at The Studio 620

BWW Review: Mark Chambers Impresses as Truman Capote in TRU at The Studio 620

by Peter Nason — July 22, 2016
Chambers channels Capote and gives an incredibly strong performance....
BWW Review: History Comes Alive with Eight O'Clock Theatre's Winning 1776: THE MUSICA

BWW Review: History Comes Alive with Eight O'Clock Theatre's Winning 1776: THE MUSICAL

by Peter Nason — July 18, 2016
EOT proves once again that they are several notches above other community theatres; this is one terrific show where everything comes together....
BWW Review: Love and Obligation are at War in TIME STANDS STILL

BWW Review: Love and Obligation are at War in TIME STANDS STILL

by Desiree Fantal — July 12, 2016
TIME STANDS STILL is the story of Sarah, a photojournalist injured while covering the war in Iraq, and her boyfriend, James, a foreign correspondent who had left Iraq prior to Sarah's accident. We meet them shortly after Sarah's return from a hospital in Germany, and we quickly learn that there was ...
BWW Review: Riveting Joanna Sycz in Jobsite Theater's TIME STANDS STILL at the Shimbe

BWW Review: Riveting Joanna Sycz in Jobsite Theater's TIME STANDS STILL at the Shimberg Playhouse

by Peter Nason — July 11, 2016
A fine cast led by Sycz's haunting portrayal of a photo-journalist brings to life this incisive play....
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