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• Theatre Review (LA): Frosty the Snow Manilow by Matt Walker at the Falcon Theatre

  The TV classic is told through the zany perspective of Matt Wallker, with the help of the music of Barry Manilow.

  Review by Robert Machray — on Dec 29, 2009

• New Year's Resolution: See More Shows in 2010

  A Connecticut resident contemplates ways to see more shows despite our struggling economy.

  Opinion by CindyC — on Dec 29, 2009

• Opera Review (NYC): The Barber of Seville at the Bleecker Street Opera

  This is gritty opera, just the basics, but what crowd-pleasing basics they are.

  Review by Jon Sobel — on Dec 27, 2009

• Opera Review (NYC): Hansel and Gretel at the Metropolitan Opera

  The Christian God is a latecomer to this musical feast; perhaps he'll be seated during intermission, at the discretion of the management.

  Review by Jon Sobel — on Dec 15, 2009

• Theater Review (Queens, NY): Titus Andronicus

  An exceptional lead performance from Thom Brown III highlights The Secret Theatre's production of one of Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedies.

  Review by Hannah Marie Ellison — on Dec 15, 2009

• Dance Review (NYC): Snow White by Company XIV

  Choreographer Austin McCormick and his multi-talented troupe conjure an extravagant feast for the eye and ear – and for all ages.

  Review by Jon Sobel — on Dec 13, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): La Posada Magica by Octavio Solis at the Odyssey Theatre

  A moving and very different Christmas story.

  Review by Robert Machray — on Dec 13, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Secret Theatre

  The Secret Theatre's splendid production of A Midsummer Night's Dream is one dream that you don't want to wake from.

  Review by Joseph Arthur Clay — on Dec 12, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): Fault Lines by Rebecca Louise Miller

  Inspired by a real-life case, this is a skilfully told story of the aftermath of a terrible crime.

  Review by Jon Sobel — on Dec 12, 2009

• Theater Review (Bridgeport, CT): Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

  Park City Players admirably perform the songs of Irving Berlin in this holiday classic!

  Review by CindyC — on Dec 12, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): Race by David Mamet

  Attack of the client from hell.

  Review by Jon Sobel — on Dec 11, 2009

• Theater Review (Bridgeport, CT): It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

  An American classic with a twist provides hope during this holiday season.

  Review by CindyC — on Dec 10, 2009

• From the Green Room: Tech Week

  An actor describes the nuts and bolts of tech week.

  Opinion by Jack Goodstein — on Dec 09, 2009

• Backstage at the Metropolitan Opera

  Like Broadway and museums, opera is recognizing the importance of the blogosphere in promoting culture and the arts.

  News by Jon Sobel — on Dec 09, 2009

• Opera Review (LA): The Barber of Seville by Rossini at the Dorothy Chandler

  A star-studded cast sings the Rossini favorite in a production imported from Spain's Teatro Real.

  Review by Robert Machray — on Dec 09, 2009

• Theater Review (London): George Orwell's 1984 presented by the Blind Summit Theatre and BAC

  A polished, entertaining, gripping, surprising presentation of Orwell's classic.

  Review by Natalie Bennett — on Dec 08, 2009

• Theater/Cabaret Review (NYC): 'Tis the Season with Vickie and Nickie

  Vickie and Nickie get the balance between spoof and sincerity just right.

  Review by Jon Sobel — on Dec 07, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): Seven in One Blow, or The Brave Little Kid

  An oddly altered but amusing version of the Grimm fairy tale.

  Review by Jon Sobel — on Dec 06, 2009

• Theater Review (Queens, NY): A Midsummer Night's Dream

  The Secret Theatre's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a delightful treat, thanks to crisp direction and a strong ensemble cast.

  Review by Hannah Marie Ellison — on Dec 06, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): She Like Girls by Chisa Hutchinson

  A story about growing up, finding first love, and experiencing the pain and despair of young adulthood.

  Review by Jon Sobel — on Dec 05, 2009