by Paula Kaplan-Reiss The unexpected tragic death of playwright, Jonathan Larson before Rent’s Off-Broadway opening in 1996 shattered the cast and the Broadway community. I remember viewing the musical through this lens when I last saw this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning production in New York City. Twenty-eight years later, I realize how…
TheatreTruck and Historic Northampton presentThe Mill Project: woman, work & resistanceAugust 1 – 11, 2024Staged at the historic Shepherd Barn at 66 Bridge Street, Northampton, Mass. directed by Brianna Sloanedesigned by Elizabeth Pangburn featuring Tahmie Der, Emma Friend, Tracy Grammer, Jess Rawlings, and Christine Stevensstage managed by Nikki Beck Historic Northampton is…
GB Public Theater premieres Night at the Speakeasy, a new, realistic and immersive cabaret, featuring dynamic NY actor and singer Janelle Farias Sando with pianist Hudson Orfe, directed by Wendy Welch. Janelle Farias Sando brings a powerhouse voice, captivating stage presence and personality as the chanteuse host in a jazz age speakeasy.…
EAST HADDAM, Conn. (July 17, 2024) – Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals announces the U.S. premiere of the musical No Love Songs as the third production of the 2024 season at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. No Love Songs takes a heartfelt and humorous look at early parenthood and will play Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre from Sept.…
(July 18, 2024–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre continues its summer season with Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent,” running July 18 through July 28. The groundbreaking story inspired by Puccini’s “La Bohème,” returns to the Mac-Haydn stage, captivating audiences with its raw, resonant storytelling and remarkable rock score that defined…
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss When we think of the legendary Carole King, we most often picture her on the cover of her second studio album, Tapestry, sitting on a windowsill with her cat. The year was 1971. Many of us know all the lyrics, and fondly remember singing along. Most are…
by Emily Edelman Dorset Theatre Festival’s production of “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarías deals with the serious topics of racial discrimination, environmentalism, ageism, class issues and more in an easily accessible and funny way by framing them against a property dispute among neighbors. Young Latinx couple Tania and Pablo Del…
Dive into the delicious world of Willy Wonka! Willy Wonka, Kids Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. Mcdonald Based on the book by Roald Dahl Directed & Choreographed by Molly Model Music Direction by Beckie Wallace Join us…
