Theatre Reviews
Springer Opera House
I recently had the opportunity to visit the famous Springer Opera House in Columbus, GA. I have to say that the atmosphere is unlike anything I have ever experienced. I was met at the door by a man in tails and a top hat underneath giant oil lamps. The …
Mall of Asia 3D Cinemas
Mall of Asia (MOA) is the biggest mall here in the Philippines, it boasts of hundreds of stores and restaurants to choose from. Plus they have the famous IMAX theater which is a first here in the country. I didn’t know that they also had a 3D theater, so …
You Can’t Take It with You
I had a wonderful time this afternoon at the Bellingham Theatre Guild. The theatre is within walking distance from my house which is quite a treat since I’ve been known to drive over five hundred miles to watch a play production.
The current production is Kaufman and Hart’s production of …
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 …
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. …
Walnut Street Theater Philadelphia
I just visited the Walnut Street Theater for the first time today to see Les Miserables. The show was fantastic, so if you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend seeing it at some point. As for the theater,it was slightly smaller than I had expected, but it was a …
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, …
Angels enjoy “Wicked!”
The play ‘Wicked’ is a brilliant masterpiece (directed by Joe Mantello) that will surely sweep the next generation of cultured Americans off their feet!
The play takes place in the lionized City of OZ! It’s about the lives of the characters of the Emerald City before Dorthy “dropped in.”
It tells …
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 …
The Alexandra Theatre (Birmingham)
Last week I made a flying trip to Birmingham as my friend won some tickets to see the new Milkshake! Live show which has been specially developed for toddlers and young children, the show features some of my granddaughter’s favourite characters so I decided to take her along and …
Regal Cinema
I had a wonderful time over the past weekend at Regal Cinema here in Jacksonville, Florida. I always enjoy going to Regal Cinema viewing the latest movies and this weekend was no exception. The staff is very friendly and courteous. The gentlemen that was working at …
Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim
Into the Woods is a hilarious two act musical written, directed, and produced by Stephen Sondheim, a name synonymous with American musicals. The story combines your favorite fairy tales in a new way, following Jack from the beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, the Big Bad Wolf, Rapunzel, Prince Charming, …
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 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, …
Regency Town Gate
I have been going to the Regency theater since I was a little child and it has always been such a great time going but I had since then moved away. I had came back to town to visit friends and family and decided to go to the Regency …
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 a new musical is wicked hot
the timeless story the wizard of oz has never been told like this. wicked is about Glinda(kendra kassebaum) the good and the bad witch elphaba(stephanie j.block). the story takes place in the land of oz. their paths cross at a boarding school called shiz. madame morrible(carol kane)says elphaba is …
Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand
Rarely does the Oregon Shakespeare Festival stage a non-Shakespeare play on the outdoor Elizabethan Theatre. I was privileged to see a production recently. I’ve seen Cyrano before live and enjoyed the play, but it wasn’t a favorite of mine.
On the night I attended Marco Barricelli, cast as Cyrano, was …
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 …
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 …
Medieval Times Dinner Theatre
The Medieval Times is a place that you will never forget. Be prepared for a night of fun and excitement. I loved the food , the show , and just the whole experience. If you are looking for something to do with your family or friends that is out …
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 …
West Side Story, at The National Theater, Washington, D.C.
I’m not the biggest fan of musicals, but the 50th anniversary return of West Side Story to the theater of its premier in 1957, directed by the man who originally wrote the book for it, seemed a cultural Event Not To Miss. My wife had never seen it …
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 …
The Abbeville Opera House, Abbeville, SC
Smiling faces beautiful places. This is the motto of the state of South Carolina to the case of the Abbeville Opera House this couldn’t be more true. You’re instantly greeted with architecture fit for a European theater. What exactly does this entail? By this I mean you see you …
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 …
Taipei Eye (traditional Chinese theater)
Some cities have tourist spots named cityname-eye such as Singapore-eye, London-eye, Tokyo-eye, etc. All of them concern with vertical giant wheels equipped with seats with which people can experience seeing the view from the height. But Taipei-eye is different. It is a place where you can enjoy traditional Chinese theater.
The …
King John by William Shakespeare
“King John” is one of those troublesome plays written by Shakespeare. It isn’t often staged. I saw it recently for the second time and found the current production at the Oregon Shakespeare festival to be an excellent production that did not drag. In fact it was extremely exciting.
I loved …
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 …
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 …
“Oleanna” by David Mamet
I am passionate about Drama so when I was a drama student and found a passionate monologue from “Oleanna” by David Mamet, I fell in love with it. Honestly, though, it was not easy to interpret the monologue because I had never read the full play so recently …
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 …
Pipeline Theatre Company’s “Psycho Beach Party”
had the great honor and privilege of seeing this production of “Psycho Beach Party.” I’m a huge fan of the playwright, Charles Busch, who is an icon and a legend in the downtown theater scene, renowned and infamous for his themes of homosexuality, transexuality, and drag. …
Wicked The Musical
After reading the book several years ago, I was very excited to experience Wicked the Musical in all its splendor on Broadway. My boyfriend knew how interested I was so he purchased us tickets as part of my Christmas gift. This was truly a memorable night.
The Gershwin Theater in …
Emmetsburg Riviera Theater
I am reviewing the small town Riviera movie theater, specifically located in Emmetsburg, Iowa. For years, this movie theater was supremely outdated, run down, and unattractive. Recently, it got a huge makeover. The sound system has been updated so movie goers can officially hear base. In regards to the …
Green Day’s American Idiot Play
The East Bay punk rock legends, Green Day has put their Rock Opera from 2004 to the stage of Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The play included the whole album, American Idiot, with a few songs from their newest album, 21st Century Breakdown, and songs from the B-side of American Idiot like …
RENT The Broadway Tour
When I heard that RENT was closing its run on Broadway in August of 2008, I was devastated. I never had a chance to see it in New York, but I was a big fan of the soundtrack and the 2005 movie adaption. I soon discovered that RENT would …
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 …
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 …
American Idiot The Musical
Overview —“ American Idiot The Musical is a musical production that showed at The Berkeley Rep Theater which was primarily based off of the songs from Green Day’s album, American Idiot. Along with all of the tracks from the rock opera, American Idiot, the musical also included a few …
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 …
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 …
Chandler Cross-Roads Harkins Theater in Chandler AZ
I saw “Pirates of the Caribbean, On Stranger Tides” on May 20th 2011 at Chandler Cross-Roads Harkins Theater in Chandler AZ with a family member. The movie was fantastic by the way. I love going to this theatre.
When we walked up to the ticket office, we were immediately greeted …
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. …
Omni theatre
The Omni theatre at Singapore science centre is a large dome shaped high theatre .I had the oppurtunity to watch IMAX movie deep sea in this theatre.On getting seated I had the feeling of being in some other world or shouting out WOWW……The screen was very big …
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 …
1894 Grand Opera House
The 1894 Grand Opera House in Galveston, Texas is a great place to see a show. This working playhouse also offers tours illuminating its historic significance.
The Grand Opera House is decorated in its old style and is a charming place to view a performance. We have been blessed to …
Mann 9 Theaters Granada Hills
This is a great theater, in my opinion. It’s located in the Ralphs shopping center at the corner of Balboa Blvd. and Devonshire St. There’s a Fatburger and a Starbucks near the theater, which are great for pre or post movie watching snacks, coffee, or food. …
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 …
Passion of the Christ
Passion of the Christ is a play offered by the Dulaang UP on its 32nd theater season. Based on Wakefield Cycle of 32 Mystery Plays, it stages the life of Christ from His baptism in the Jordan River up to His resurrection.
The theater was jam-packed, literally. …
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