Sean Palmer was originally slated for the role of “Don Lockwood” but suffered an injury postponing the Drury Lane opening of “Singin’ in the Rain”. Acting fast, Broadway actor Tony Yazbeck was brought in for the role of “Don Lockwood” and his performance couldn’t be more wonderful. From…
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Friday, 30 November 2012 17:49
"It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play" Just Wonderful
Written by Ken Payne
‘Tis the season to jump into the holiday spirit and what better way than to kick it off by taking in a holiday classic. “It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”, now playing at American Theater Company, is a charming and fun-filled way to do exactly that. In this warm…
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Saturday, 17 November 2012 18:00
Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” at Northlight Theatre
Written by Ken Payne
The play starts out with a poker game taking place in Oscar Madison’s living room. The place we can see is a mess, cigar smoke freely roams throughout and all the regulars are there – Speed, Roy, Vinnie and Murray – all but one – Felix Ungar. After much worry…
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Thursday, 08 November 2012 18:00
Moulin Rouge at Roosevelt University's Auditorium Theater
Mariah Sulaiman
The Royal Winnepeg's Ballet production of the Moulin Rogue welcomes you to Paris, set against the gilded backdrop of Roosevelt University's Auditorium Theater to the music of La Vie En Rose. Before revealing a simple, moveable theatrical set, the audience is transported to the streets of Paris, the Moulin Rouge, underneath the Eiffel Tower and crossing a…
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If you’ve recently had the odd inclination to see a play that revolves around an Uptown donut shop –good news! You will be pleased to know that Tracy Letts’ “Superior Donuts” is not only currently playing at the Cabaret Theatre inside the Royal George Theatre, but is also a sweeter…
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Saturday, 13 October 2012 19:00
44 Plays for 44 Presidents both Funny and Informative
Written by Ken Payne
The Neo-Futurists aptly celebrate our nation’s leaders in their current production of “44 Plays for 44 Presidents”. Finding both tragedy and humor in each president from George Washington to Barrack Obama, the show gives you a quick look into each leader and also presents some little known facts about some.…
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Thursday, 11 October 2012 19:00
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Awkward Pause Theatre Co. at Mayne Stage
Written by Kimberly Katz
I love celebrating Halloween and seeing a live stage version of the Rocky Horror Picture Show is a perfect way to do it. Rocky Horror by Awkward pause Theatre Co. is a funny, stylish and sexy production. They will give you a bag of participation toys including rubber surgical gloves…
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Monday, 01 October 2012 17:22
Lookingglass reflects on 25 years with "Metamorphoses" remount
Written by Ken Payne
Mary Zimmerman, an auteur-director with a career as epic as the myths she adapts, remounts her Tony Award-winning “Metamorphoses” as part of Lookingglass Theatre’s 25th season. Six Greek myths are performed by an ensemble of ten, wading through timeless themes of sex, love, and death. The stories - featuring famous…
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Saturday night was a night of mystery, intrigue and illusion as young master magician and mentalist, Luis Carreon, amazed with one mind boggling trick after another. Aptly named “Bending Minds and Bending Dreams”, The Amazing Luis uses a unique blend of original magic with fun scenarios to wow his audience…
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Saturday, 22 September 2012 11:47
Brown Paper Box' "Godspell" Filled with Heart and Passion
Written by Ken Payne
“Godspell” is a musical for everyone. Now that that has been stated, everyone should see this particular production by the Brown Paper Box Company. Creatively directed by M. William Panek, “Godspell” is fun, lively and has the audience captured from the first number “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord”.…
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1970’s magic is in the air as the highly entertaining musical, XANADU, makes a stop at Drury Lane Theatre. Based on the film starring Olivia Newton John, Gene Kelly and Michael Beck, the show parodies the original every chance it gets from Newton John’s Australian accent to its cheesy love…
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In this re-staging of their first production from 2001, the House Theatre ofChicago beautifully incorporates classically authentic magic tricks into thestory of Harry Houdini, the world famous magician of the early 1900s. Havingwitnessed his father die when Houdini (performed by Denis Watkins, a reallife magician) was a teenager, he became…
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While Steppenwolf occupies itself with Russian "Sisters," the Goodman is mounting a musical with sisters of a different sort. "Crowns," the soulful musical brainchild of Goodman mainstay Regina Taylor. Inspired by real-life stories of Black women and the extravagant and fabulous hats that adorn their heads, "Crowns" hits its stride about…
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