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Theater Interview: ALEXANDER ROBERTSON (Broadway and West End Producer)
ALEXANDER ROBERTSON. HIS NAME IS ALEXANDER ROBERTSON. At the tender age of 26, Alexander Robertson has made a mark on Broadway as a co-producer with his current show roster including Cabaret at the KitKat Club, Gypsy, and the upcoming Smash and Boop!, both opening this spring. His past credits have included Appropriate, The Wiz, New York,…
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HAVE YOU NOTICED CASINO THEMES IN RECENT THEATRE PRODUCTIONS?
Casino and gambling-themed theatrical plays have captivated audiences with their fascinating stories and bright settings. These performances dig into the enticing realm of risk, fortune, and the human condition, presenting the complex emotions associated with victory and defeat. These topics appeal to audiences because they represent real-life events, provide insight into the high-stakes world of…
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Theatre and Art Opening: THREE LESS GOOD IDEAS (William Kentridge L.A. Residency at The Wallis, The Nimoy & the Broad)
E a re ngaka kgolo go retelelwa, go alafe ngakana. (If the good doctor can’t cure you, find the less good doctor.) –Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje (1876–1932) The Great Yes, The Great No from the breathtaking visual artist William Kentridge is coming to The Wallis in Beverly Hills Feb 5-7, 2025 as part of…
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Dance Review: DANCE OF ORIENTAL (Oever; World Premiere at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles)
Southern California hosts one of the largest Sino diaspora communities in the United States. Approximately 4% of the population—over 5,000 first-generation immigrants—centers around the 626 Asians, a celebrated food haven in the San Gabriel Valley (area code: 626) for authentic Chinese regional cuisine. Angelenos, fortunate to enjoy a diverse cultural landscape, have developed a taste…
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Theater Opening: LIFE AFTER (Mirvish Theatre in Toronto)
The full cast and creative team for the new musical Life After at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto have been announced and tickets are now on sale at Mirvish. With book, music & lyrics by Britta Johnson, one of Canada’s most acclaimed young composers, lyricists and writers for musical theatre, Life After will play…
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Concert Review: SARAH BRIGHTMAN’S A CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY (International Tour)
A CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY? MORE LIKE A TRIBUTE TO A SELF-ANOINTED OPERA DIVA QUEEN Now an annual tradition, the international tour of Sarah Brightman’s A Christmas Symphony first began in 2022. Then she visited 22 cities in Canada and the US in 2023. This year, the tour includes 14 new cities in the Western United States…
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Highly Recommended Dance Theater: THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET: PRINCE OF DENMARK (U.S. Premiere at The Harris Theater, Chicago, November 23 & 24, 2024)
THE REAL TRAGEDY WOULD BE MISSING THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET Legendary director Robert Lepage and dancer/choreographer Guillaume Côté reunite to re-imagine theatre’s most timeless, persistent and haunting stories. Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark makes its highly anticipated U.S. premiere for a limited two-day engagement at Harris Theater in Chicago. This production is…
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Theater Review: PAW PATROL LIVE! A MIGHTY ADVENTURE (International Tour by Nickelodeon at Hobby Center, Houston)
PAWFECT FOR THE KIDDIES I have often felt that anything that gets children exposed to live theatrical productions is such a gift. A staged show can have such an enormous impact on both creativity and cognitive development. With that said, Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure certainly had an impact on all the little…
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Off-Off-Broadway Review: WHORE’S EYE VIEW (Tour@HERE)
Whore’s Eye View is a unique event, more of a lecture on the history of women’s sexuality than the personal monologue one would expect from a sex-worker. Now at HERE Arts Center as part of an international tour, and directed by Katherine Wilkinson, writer/performer Kaytlin Bailey literally starts from the Fertility Goddesses and biblical Lilith,…
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Art Exhibit: GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE: 50 YEARS OF D&D ART EXHIBITION (Chiesa dei Servi in Lucca, Italy)
Uniting classical art with the world of gaming and fantasy imagery In the realm of tabletop gaming, few titles command the same level of reverence and admiration as D&D. Since its first publication in 1974 by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, Dungeons & Dragons has captivated the hearts and minds of millions worldwide, shaping the…
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Highly Recommended Screening: KISS ME, KATE (In U.S. Cinemas Beginning November 17, 2024)
A SCREENING TO PUCKER UP FOR Following an acclaimed summertime run at London’s Barbican Theatre, the cinema release of the smash-hit production KISS ME, KATE brings the magic of this musical masterpiece to an even wider audience around the world, playing in U.S. cinemas beginning November 17. Tickets are available now at Kiss Me Kate Cinema During…
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Extras | Theater: New Legacy Website Announced for Legendary Comic Playwright George S. Kaufman
The life and works of legendary comic playwright George S. Kaufman and his collaborators are being celebrated in an updated and revised legacy website that was launched officially this week. Produced by Laurence Maslon, Trustee of The George S. Kaufman Literary Trust and musical theater historian (who runs the Trust for Kaufman’s daughter, Anne, along with actor David Pittu), the…
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London Theatre: KING OF PANGEA (King’s Head Theatre)
Directed by Richard Israel, (Civility of Albert Cashier, Floyd Collins, 110 in the Shade), King of Pangea, the spellbinding new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Martin Storrow, will have its world premiere at London’s King’s Head Theatre in 2025. King of Pangea Straighten Your Crown Productions (Nicole LaFountaine) 16th & 8th Productions (Jaime Bartolett and…
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Highly Recommended Album: THE SECRET GARDEN: A NEW MUSICAL (London Studio Cast Reissue)
THE SECRET GARDEN: A NEW MUSICAL STREAMING FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME StarVista Music has reissued of The Secret Garden: A New Musical, featuring an extraordinary ensemble of West End talent — Broadway legends Barbara Cook, John Cullum, Judy Kaye, George Rose and Max Showalter, along with child actors Victoria Coote, Paul Glen and Daniel…
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Theater Review: THE BEST MAN SHOW (Hollywood and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals)
THE WORST BEST MAN MAKES THE BEST MAN SHOW A GUARANTEED WINNER We’re attending a wedding. Every viewer in the audience is an attendee. The vows have already been exchanged, and now it’s time for the groom’s brother — his best man — to give the customary speech. Charming and truthful but filled with toxicity…
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Extras: STEPHEN SONDHEIM – A REMEMBRANCE
I’m deeply moved that Merrily We Roll Along takes its final Broadway bow today. Though I’m far from New York and haven’t visited since before the pandemic, the clips, interviews, and Tony Awards have let me feel the tangible love and chemistry among the enormously talented cast. The love and light emanating from this show…
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Theatre Opening: MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL (UK Premiere at Curve Leicester)
MURIEL, YOU’RE TERRIBLE, BUT YOUR MUSICAL ISN’T Undateable. Unemployable. Unstoppable. Stuck in a dead-end life in Porpoise Spit, Muriel dreams of the perfect wedding – the white dress, the church, the attention. Unfortunately, there’s one thing missing: a groom. Following her dreams to Sydney, Muriel ends up with everything she ever wanted – a man,…
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Upcoming Theatre Festival: RIVER STAGE (National Theatre)
LONDON’S LARGEST FREE OUTDOOR FESTIVAL, RIVER STAGE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE, BEGINS 5 JULY, 2024 London’s largest free outdoor arts festival, River Stage, returns to the National Theatre for the eighth year this summer, over four weekends from 5 – 28 July 2024. Sing along to pop-hits with Jonny Woo, experience ballroom dance and lip-sync to hits, catch…
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Interview: RICCARDO HERNíNDEZ (Scenic Designer for Broadway’s LEMPICKA [Tony Nomination] and SUFFS)
DESIGNING THE FUTURE Tony-nominated set designer for this season’s Lempicka, Riccardo Hernández also designed Suffs. Other Broadway productions have included The Thanksgiving Play, Jagged Little Pill, Indecent, Porgy and Bess, Caroline, or Change, Bring in ‘da Noise/Bring in ‘da Funk, and the original Parade. An international designer of operas, plays, and musicals, he’s also the co-chair…
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Extras: ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES IN MODERN THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Theater has always been a powerful medium for storytelling, creativity, and community engagement. However, as with many industries, the environmental impact of theater productions has come under scrutiny in recent years. From set design to lighting, costumes to marketing materials, the traditional practices of theater production can be wasteful and resource-intensive. The good news is…
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