Although there has been a trend in the West End and on Broadway to churn out juke box musicals for years, that isn’t necessarily a problem — as long as the juke box is full of hits, and the hits are well-performed. This show priveds both! THE DRIFTERS GIRL, currently running at the Garrick Theatre …
Being (what I consider to be) a “non-fan” of rock and roll music, I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this show. And, just for the record, I don’t really consider myself a harsh critic of most musicals as long as they show technical and creative strength. That said, BAT OUT OF HELL …
ALADDIN arrives in London’s West End! And so, with the typical Disney fanfare, Aladdin soars. Although, not my favorite of the Dysney Broadway musicals (there will never be another BEAUTY AND THE BEAST or MARY POPPINS), Aladdin has definintely done it’s job – that is brining in an ageless Disney animated feature to life on …
Considering America’s current fixation on “freaks,” (think “American Horror Story – Freak Show”) the revival of the musical SIDE SHOW on broadway couldn’t arrive at a more opportune time. Whether by design, or just shear coincidence, it’s certainly a lucky break for the show that opened last night at New York’s St. James Theatre. Not …
Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is one of those musicals that one might describe as “typical.” It gives us songs, dancing, humor (of the Mel Brooks style) and an abundance of shtick. And, of course there’s a big green monster that terrorizes a Transylvanian village all while singing and dancing himself. Remember “Puttin’ on the Ritz”? …
OK. I know what you’re thinking. Bedbugs??? A musical??? Yep. That’s what I thought at first also. To begin with, it gave me the creeps, to be honest. I’ve seen bedbugs. They’re usually almost microscopic, and they still creep me out. How would I respond to one that was large enough to actually eat me? …
With its Broadway-bound revival of Cole Porter’s musical, CAN-CAN, the folks at Paper Mill Playhouse have done it again! The company has put together a revival of a Broadway classic to rival the best. Not that this should be a surprise. The New Jersey company has a long-standing tradition of developing productions that are more …
For as much commercial success as has been achieved by the iconic British rock band, The Who, I’m sorry to have to admit that I’ve never really been a fan. Not to say I can’t appreciate the success they’ve achieved over the past 50 years – yes, it’s been that long – and many accolades …
Palm Canyon Theatre is kicking off their 2013-2014 Season with the rock musical, THE WHO’S TOMMY, Based on the band’s 1969 concept album, the story follows a boy who’s witnessed the accidental murder of his mother’s lover by his father. Tommy is so traumatized that he becomes unable to speak, hear and see. As his …
From CINDERELLA to LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, there is truly something for everyone. In it’s 18th Season, Palm Canyon Theatre is the valley’s oldest source of live theatrical entertainment. Located in the beautiful Uptown Design District and centrally located to everything Palm Springs has to offer Get your season subscriptions now by calling the box …
