Two amusing comedies — one based on a terrible movie, the other set in a strange, retro amusement park — make solid debuts at this year's Fringe
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Hollywood Fringe Reviews: Dystopian Musicals ‘Thug Tunnel’ and ‘The Toxic Avenger Musical’
Denizens of an underground civilization and a famous mutant hero are the stars of two musicals making their Fringe debuts this year.
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Fest Preview: Robot Teammate and the Accidental Party’s ‘Thug Tunnel’
The Los Angeles-based improv troupe returns to the Fringe Fest this year with a promising new musical.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Tony Award-Winning ‘Memphis’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
A solid production and bright performances help to cover the clichés.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Rimbaud in New York’
Brimming with a studied outrageousness, and brushed with sentiment, the show takes a sidelong look at the pretentiousness of downtown artsiness, while reminding us – or introducing us to – the French force of nature who provoked the spirits of so many 20th century creatives.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Rock of Ages’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
The Woodlawn kicks off its 2016 season with a rocking, rollicking production of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical.
Read More »Theater Review (Broadway): ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
I didn't know how fresh a new revival could be after more than half a century. But thanks to bright performances, crisp staging, and dashing new dances and musical arrangements that respect their sources, this 'Fiddler' doesn't feel dated at all.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘A Clockwork Orange’ by Anthony Burgess
Whilst this production does have very stylized dance moves and music, they don't make up for the old and tired themes, meandering plot, and off-putting Nadsat lingo.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Peter Pan’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
Magic is literally in the air at the Woodlawn this holiday season with its terrific production of the beloved Broadway musical.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Astronaut Love Show’ – a New Musical by Fred Sauter and Paul Leschen
Despite some narrative weakness, this new musical from the writers of 'Bedbugs!!!' is well worth seeing for its great music, wacky (true) stories, and fabulous cast.
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