This new musical isn't perfect and its script and music could use some serious tweaking, but the set and costumes reflect the time period immaculately, the direction is creative, the singing is not bad and there are certainly moments of humour. Anyway, who said the '60s were perfect, after all?
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Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Sister Act’ Sparkles at the Woodlawn Theatre
The Tony-nominated musical comes to the Deco District's Woodlawn Theatre in a sparkling, superbly-acted production.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): A Striking ‘The Secret Garden’ at the Playhouse San Antonio
Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon's modern classic comes to the Playhouse San Antonio in a strikingly revisualized production.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Pippin’ by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson
This 1972 musical comedy is still a blast for modern audiences, as exemplified by the production now playing at the Woodlawn.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Cabaret’ by Kander and Ebb at the Secret Theatre
Who would have thought Kander and Ebb's classic musical of 1930s Berlin would take on political relevance in the United States in the 21st century? An intimate new production makes the point with snazzy staging and a fine cast.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Finian’s Rainbow’ Starring Melissa Errico at the Irish Repertory Theatre
The director and cast have wisely kept the slenderized production intimate and "close to the hearth," helped by handsome artistic design and fine musical direction. The character portrayals are down-to-earth and heartfelt amidst an energy and joyful vibrance that is contagious and encourages us to soar spiritually.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘The Rat Pack Lounge’ at the Roxie Theatre
The bizarre storyline is paper-thin, but the performances shine in this tuneful throwback to the days when nightclubs really swung.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘100 Days’ Starring Abigail Bengson and Shaun Bengson
Falling in love is euphoria and terror. There is no other way to achieve its beauty and hope.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘The Paisley Sisters’ Christmas Special’ at the Roxie Theatre
This amusing spoof of those ubiquitous 1960s Christmas TV musical specials makes for a fun holiday outing.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914’ is a Moving, Musical Memory Piece
This affecting musical tribute to the soldiers of World War I provides a welcome message of peace just in time for the holidays.
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