Review: KING LEAR at OrangeMite Shakespeare Company
by Sandra Harberger - Jan 20, 2026
Eighteen years ago, the OrangeMite Shakespeare Company began a journey to bring every one of Shakespeare’s plays to the stage. They have reached the 39th and final play with Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, King Lear. OrangeMite’s King Lear is onstage January 17th, 18th, and 25th at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts under the direction of William Wolfgang.
King Lear was written by Shakespeare sometime around 1605 and premiered onstage in 1606. In this tragedy, King Lear suffers the consequences of testing his daughters’ love and choosing flattery over honesty. William Wolfgang’s portrayal of King Lear was engaging and at times comedic. He was filled with pride and narcissism and eventually you see his insanity and humanity as he discovered the error of the ways. Another standout performance was Andrew Texter’s portrayal of Edgar, who was betrayed by his brother. This role required such a transformation from innocence to beggar to redeemed authority figure.
YES Launches 'The Fragile Tour 2025' in Connecticut
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES have launched their “The Fragile Tour 2025” in Wallingford, CT. At the shows, the rock group will perform their early ‘70s album Fragile in its entirety, along with classic cuts from their body of work.
Strand Theatre Welcomes Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara for Centennnial Concert
by Team BWW - Sep 5, 2025
The Appell Center for the Performing Arts will soon present the Strand Theatre’s Centennial Celebration: An Evening with Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara with the York Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Lawrence Golan. This one-night-only celebration concert will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM in downtown York’s historic Strand Theatre.
The Wood Brothers Unveil Fall Tour Dates and Share New Single
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2025
The Wood Brothers have announced a 17-date U.S. tour this fall in support of their forthcoming studio album Puff Of Smoke, due August 1. The tour begins November 6 at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN, and makes stops across the Midwest throughout November.
Leonid & Friends to Kick Off '25 Or 6 To 4' Tour This Week
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025
Leonid & Friends are set to launch their much-anticipated 25 OR 6 TO 4’ Tour this week. The ‘25 OR 6 TO 4’ Tour kicks off in Middleton, Fla. on Tuesday, March 25th and will make stops in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola and more.
Review: RICHARD III at OrangeMite Studio
by Sandra Harberger - Jan 21, 2025
Daryll Perkins Jr.’s portrayal of Richard was excellent and perfectly evil for this tragic character. Chris Koslosky’s curses and predictions of downfall as the banished Queen Margaret was fantastic. The fighting scene between Richard (Daryl Perkins Jr.) and Henry Tudor of Richmond was realistic and tense. I’m pretty sure I held my breath for most of it. It was well choreographed, and both actors gave it their all and never missed a mark.
GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE Kicks Off 2025 U.S. Tour in March
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024
Following sold out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2024, The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will start with two shows at Capitol One Hall (March 16th) in Tysons, VA.