Theatre Reviews
The Lion King Broadway Show
I drove to Edmonton to see —˜The Lion King’ because a friend of mine had an extra ticket. I was not thoroughly convinced I wanted to see it, because although I loved the Disney movie, with the wonderful soundtrack from Elton John, I am not really a —˜play’ or …
Civic Center Music Hall, Thelma E. Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre
I recently attended the Lion King theater production at the Civic Center Music Hall. Overall, I was pleased with the experience I had. There was ample parking outside of the building, and the ground-floor entrance was well-lit with a handicapped access ramp. Once inside, I found the Civic Center …
Wicked (spoiler possible)
Oh my. If you love The Wizard of Oz, or just want a good night out, go see Wicked !! It is one of the most amazing musicals I’ve been too. Even men should love it. It opens with Glenda coming down on her ‘bubble’ and then tells the …
Starlight Drive In Theatre in Atlanta, GA
I am not sure what took me so long to try out the Starlight Drive in Theatre. Now that I have tried the theatre out it has become a sort of addiction, and I enjoy driving in for a movie.
The theatre is not located in …
Houston Symphony’s “Peter and the Wolf”
I attended the Houston Symphony’s performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands TX, and the experience was enchanting! This was a lovely performance that was energetic and well performed. The director John Morris Russell, was engaging …
Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil
My husband and I took my daughter to Cirque Du Soleil’s Mystere for her birthday and had a great time! We chose to see Mystere because it seemed like it would be the most kid friendly as it is a very whimsical performance. There was no real …
Portland Center Stage, The Armory Theater
The main reason I love this theater is for its location. For years this was an abandoned armory, on the historical registry but empty. Finally someone who I cannot name not out of secrecy but out of ignorance bought this location and restored it. This …
The Open Air Theatre Regents Park London
I have just been to The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London for the first time. The park is lovely to walk through with lakes, a bandstand and gardens to enjoy. The theatre itself is very impressive. The entrance area has a licensed bar which also serves snacks. …
Shakespeare Theatre NJ - Henry VI: Blood and Roses
Henry VI: Blood and Roses was an amazing production that captured the art of the theatre and Shakespeare’s timeless histories. Entering the theatre, one would be intrigued by the props and outlook of the stage. A mysterious feeling overtakes the scenery even when the play has not started yet. …
Shen Yun Performing Arts
The Shen Yun Performing Arts show is a series of Chinese dances and performances, strung together with a common theme: “Falun Dafa is Good”.
Before I begin, I think it is only fair that readers know I was not keen on going to see a Chinese drama/ballet. …
Princess Ida by Gilbert and Sullivan
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s current production of “Princess Ida” meets their usual high standard. The cast is lively and clearly enjoys not only singing, but performing with one of the best Gilbert & Sullivan groups in the world. Performances by all of the players are excellent, but …
Nickle and Dimed by Joan Holden
Joan Holden’s theatrical adaptation of Nickled and Dimed is the freshest, most innovative and most thought-provoking performance I have ever seen. Period. When it ran in Cleveland, Ohio a few years ago, it continually sold out and kept being extended due to popular demand. I was …
Star Theater
If you live in the Dearborn area and you are bored, you will be glad to know that a Star Theater is nearby. It is conveniently located steps away from the Fairlane Town Center, the Hyatt hotel and lots of really great restaurant around. So before or after watching …
Regal Cinemas
I have been to two different Regal Cinemas. One of them resides in the mall that is about twenty minutes away from my house and the other resides in Queens, New York. The one that I have gone to the most is the one that is closest to my …
Rogers Cinema
I don’t normally go to the movie theater here in town. But, this past weekend was our anniversary and I didn’t want to just take my wife to dinner and be home by 7. So, we decided to splurge a bit and I took her to see a movie …
Wicked (Gershwin Theater on Broadway)
Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, “Wicked” tells the story of the witches of Oz, Glinda and Elphaba, before Dorothy drops in. A prequel, if you will, to Frank L. Baum’s The Wizard of Oz.
The musical production is specatacular and lives up to the hype it has caused in …
Denver’s Opera
I am someone who is frequently n Colorado because of the fact that I love the weather in Denver. Being that I am originally from New York, I find that nice weather is something that is rare and hard to find. One of the things that I usually do …
Pride and Prejudice
This version of Pride and Prejudice (wirtten by Jane Austen, starring Keira Knightley) has a wonderful artistic feel to it. The period, the buildings, the dress, the music, all flowed to bring out the emotions and drama so beautifully written by Ms. Austen. The relationship between Miss Elizabeth Bennett …
Avenue Q
This show is absolutely hilarious! Of course, that is the appeal, it’s a musical comedy. It’s probably one of the funniest, if not THE funniest musical comedy I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen some good ones!
The soundtrack itself is great. With song titles such as “The Internet is for …
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
“The Importance of Being Earnest” is one on Oscar Wilde’s most clever and most fun plays. As us, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has produced an excellent production of this send up of the English upper class. The production is properly British to the utmost degree.
This play is held in …
Bus Stop by William Inge at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
If you’ve only seen the movie version of “Bus Stop” starring Marilyn Monroe, you really haven’t seen “Bus Stop.” The play is intense and engrossing. The movie version spends about two thirds of the movie giving background information. It is lonely the last forty-five minutes or so that is …
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Mesa, AZ
I took my children for the first time to Broadway Dinner Theater about 14 years ago. We have returned every single year since then. We usually go to see a couple of their Christmas productions. We usually see the adult selection they have during the holiday and also see …
The Savannah Theatre
This theatre is a must see if you are in the Savannah , Georgia area. The building itself is historical. When you walk into the lobby you can see old newspaper ads and photographs from when it first opened in 1818. My husband and I spent about ten minutes …
Wicked the Musical
While I have been to quite a few musicals my favourite one to date has been Wicked. I’m sure that it helps that I’m already an enthusiast for all things “Wizard of Oz”, but this musical has all of the ingredients for a successful broadway show.
I saw Wicked …
Jeongdong Theater, Seoul, South Korea
Do you often watch western plays and want to try watching an Asian one? Perhaps this is for you. The play is about Korean drama and the story is about an event occurred in the time of the past kingdom. They change the story every month or so. During my …
As You Like It
“All the world’s a stage, and all men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.”
I have always heard this line. The line is, no doubt, a quite famous one. And I …
Springfield, MO Palace Theater
I have been going to the Palace Theater for 15 years and taking my own children for 10 years. I love this theater because it seems to care more about the customer than making a quick buck. The ticket price has risen once since I …
Next to Normal on Broadway
I should preface this review by stating that over the years, I’ve seen over 100 shows on and off Broadway. I’m a huge theatre fan, loving everything from the classics to the little known shows. I’ve seen my fair share of wonderful productions and complete embarrassments. I’ve also been …
The War Horse play
This play is simply stunning.
I saw it at the National Theatre in December 2008, but I believe it is now opening at a new Theatre in the West End.
War Horse is based on a children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo - but don’t let that influence your opinion, the content …
Mountain Dew Soda
To be honest, Mountain Dew Soda is not my style. I’ve tried it, and I don’t like it. It has an odd citrus flavor that is terribly unappealing, and it looks like something I can’t write about. There’s nothing I like about Mountain Dew Soda, except …
Billy Elliot at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago
I attended a wonderful production of Billy Elliot at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago on Sunday, March 21 at 7:30 pm. I went into the show not knowing a thing about the story line or anything, and I was very pleasantly surprised. I definitely did not expect to love …
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
I absolutely love this theater, it has all the most amazing games and even a great little malt shop style restaurant. The theater itself has over 10 movie theater rooms and the chairs are super comfortable. You can easily stretch out your legs without even bothering the person in …
Shakespears theater Chicago
That’s the best place to spend time valuably! Because it is a very small theater the atmosphere there is cozy and very homey. The staff is nice and polite. All shows we have seen there were something very special. Every time we are very happy and satisfied! Actors are …
Wicked the Musical
I have been lucky and honored to see Wicked the Musical twice. I saw the 1st National Tour and the 2nd National tour, which gave me the fortune of seeing different actors.
After seeing Wicked the 2nd National Tour in Feb of 2011 at Pope Joy Hall in Albuquerque, …
Sight and Sound Theatre
In Branson, Missouri, there is a very special theatre. An enormous, golden building with an Asian flare, Sight and Sound Theatres is a Christian theatre that produces dramatized Bible stories. From Ruth, to Daniel, to Noah, to Joseph, this theatre is a spectacular experience for any drama-lover.
From …
Breakups and Breakdowns (Musical)
A few weeks ago, I watched Breakups and Breakdowns which is a musical directed and written by Joel Trinidad, which is one of the four characters in the story as well. The show was held at the Teatrino in Greenhills Promenade Mall and a ticket costs P950 each. …
Kirov Ballet
Russian dancers are the best in the world, and the Kirov Ballet from the Marinski Theater in St. Petersburg and the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow are the best ballet companies in the world. The Bolshoi’s style is more athletic, masculine, and vigorous; they are at their best in …
Warren Movie Theater of Moore, Oklahoma
If you are a person of many colors such as myself, then you would Love the atmosphere of the Warren Theater in Moore Oklahoma. I for one do not consider my night out on the town with my family or my husband to be one where i sit to …
Next to Normal (Musical)
I watched the play Next to Normal a few weeks ago at the RCBC Theatre. I was excited to watch it as it had racked up a lot of awards and good reviews. The RBCB Theatre was a good venue for the play as it was classy, …
Springer Opera House
My Springer Opera House Guided Tour started off when I walked through the old, antique laden corridor of the box office, adjacent to the grand lobby. I was greeted by a gray haired, pleasantly perky man who was very cordial and made excellent conversation. I quickly informed this guide …
Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood, CA
I have been to the Henry Fonda Theater a number of times in the past four to five years to see concerts, and it’s undoubtedly my favorite small venue in Los Angeles. Unlike the Troubadour, the Echo, or similar other venues, it has a great deal of open space, …
SM Cinema 1 in SM City Cebu Philippines
I always love to watch movies in a cinema or a theatre. Before I always go to theatres every weekend. But since I am becoming busier with work and in my studies, I decided to watch movies only if there is really a good movie.
I always choose the kind …
Rialto Square Theater
My favorite theater is the Rialto Square Theater, located in Joliet, Illinois. This theater features a lot of big names without the big price tag that I had expected to find. For example, they have featured comedians such as Bill Engvall, and musicians such as Willie Nelson. The Rialto …
The Picture Show at Merchant’s Walk
When the regular-run movie theaters near where we live began to raise their prises, and it was suddenly costing us $15 or more for the two of us to go to a matinee, we started looking for a discount movie theater. We found The Picture Show at Merchant’s Walk, …
Wicked on Broadway
When I went to see Wicked on Broadway, I hadn’t spend that much time in New York City before that. It was just after I graduated almost two years ago and my boyfriend told me to come to New York City to see him because he had a surprise …
We Will Rock You theatre show
A few months ago i got a chance to see ‘We Will Rock You’ A west end musical full of life. I was really excited standing outside the Dominon theatre in the huge crowd all waiting to go inside, I was practically shakeing i was so excited. This show …
Interchangeable Parts’ Rocky Horror
Every Saturday night at 11:30 p.m., the freaks of Florida somehow find their way to The Beach Theatre for their weekly dose of Rocky Horror. I blame extensive advertising during shows and on the Interchangeable parts website, http://ip.rhps.org/.
The theatre is seedy, the popcorn is stale, and I’ve never …
Rialto Movie Theater in The Villages in Florida
As someone who has seen been in many a movie theater, I would like to say that I have seen some good theaters, as well as some bad theaters. But never have I seen a theater with reclining chairs, spacious seating, and a large luxurious screen as I did …
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