The Shaw producers clearly knew how to respect Irving Berlin’s material and built a stunning show around stunning songs. We often use the term ‘ensemble’ to describe a particularly tight cast, but we can consider ‘Holiday Inn’ to be an ‘ensemble’ of leadership in that every department – music, acting, lighting, sets, choreography, costumes – was on full creative display.
Read MoreRyan deSouza’s musical direction also embraces the mirthful antics of this production. Common street instruments fill the house with seasonal cheer. The opening of the second act pulls us in, as a simple rhythmic bell ringing charms us into our seats. The harmonies of the cast were magical.
Read More‘No Change in the Weather’ becomes an authentic East Coast celebration of song, of dance, of laughter…and OF LIFE. I’m still thinking of it today as I write this article about the tremendous joy on the faces of these versatile artists and their kinetic energy that was transferred to me in the house.
Read MoreTo quote Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill about the recent upcoming film version of her parents in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Being the Ricardos’: “It’s frickin’ amazing.” The same holds true here for Thiessen’s engaging script and this Shakespeare in the Ruins consuming production filmed by Sam Vint.
Read MoreSensitively and compassionately directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, ‘Cast Iron’ becomes a tale of dignity, grace, and humour thanks to the finely distinguished vocal work of Alison Sealy-Smith supported by the solid work of John Gzowski as Sound Designer and Composer.
Read More“Zoë Geltman’s “Puffy Hair” transforms beyond stand-up comedy to shocking and delicious intimacy, as mesmerizing as drunk-meeting the girl in the bathroom simultaneously melting and grandstanding for boy advice that never fails to bond the toilet’s tenants together.”
Read MoreUnder Chris Abraham’s perceptive direction, Zorana Sadiq remained in complete artistic control of her emotions continuously as she shared segments of her life growing up and recounted some moments within her family that were sometimes poignant, sometimes difficult…
Read More“Despite the quality of the work – and it is impressive – “The Lehman Trilogy” constantly reminds the audience of the dynamics of the all-too-easy transition from entrepreneurship to corporate greed, the kind of greed that has grown exponentially after the Stock Market Crash of 2018 and resulted in the collapse of the Lehman Brothers empire that began in 1844 as Heyum Lehmann stood on a wooden dock in New York harbor fulfilling his dream of America.”
Read More‘Angel’ is an exalted work of music and dance worthy of Milton, Rilke, and a superb cast.
Read More““The Jigsaw Bride” presents so many conundrums in ways that provide no easy answers. Who is right? Who is wrong? What happens when needs clash?”
Read More““Legally Blonde” is always a fun, feel-good musical and the one at The Metropolis Performing Arts Center has much to recommend it, even if it falls short of all that it could be.”
Read More“Every piece feels full of great reverence and respect for mothers and the women we have in our lives. After viewing you will likely go and call all of the strong women in your life and thank them and tell them you love them.”
Read More“There is something about “Happy Days” that feels very 2021. Watching a woman sink slowly into an inescapable morass while being as determined as possible to stick to a routine, to keep a stiff upper lip and to remain calm doesn’t seem all that strange this year.”
Read More“It was a thing of beauty seeing the exquisite Shereen Ahmed walk onstage at The Dolby Theatre dressed as the flower peddling Eliza Doolittle.”
Read More“Farmer’s Alley reopened its indoor, in-person season with a production that testified to the courage of the human spirit, to its resilience, to the way everyone has persevered through hard times unique to each individual.”
Read MoreEven though I have no formal background in dance and movement doesn’t hold me back from saying if a production is good… ‘Touch’ is more than just good.
Read More“I don’t know if there is any more coming in this story or in this world but it feels as though this creative team has left themselves with a rich enough story to make anything possible. And I will be eagerly waiting for it.”
Read More“Theatre Nova has re-opened its doors with a thoughtful show that entertains while presenting challenging questions.”
Read More“What a joy to see live theatre in Los Angeles again. ”THE ENIGMATIST" made its West Coast premiere at the Geffen Playhouse on September 23, 2021, with the handsome puzzle-solving Harvard graduate, David Kwong, mesmerizing his audience in this one-man show.”
Read MoreThe title +(dix) confused me when I spoke with Vikram. Our conversation went well as I learned a great deal more about dance, but I wasn’t sure if I truly understood what the title means.
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