The first time that I went to a show at the Lyric Opera House, in Baltimore MD I was around 18 years old and was so excited that I forgot my glasses at home. My girlfriend and I shared her’s so that I could see the actors on …

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 …

I love the Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. That’s not something people normally admit in polite company, but it’s true. If there were a 12 step program for G&S (that’s what those of us in the know call Gilbert and Sullivan), I’d be eligible to attend, but I wouldn’t. I …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Let’s start off by saying I love taking my son to the movies. He loves it, I love it, we are a happy family. The only problem is that I have a hard time sitting in the seats long enough to enjoy the movies, I hate hearing …

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 …

I spent most of my life in New York City and nine years in Boston, so I’m familiar with great theater. When I moved to Summit County Colorado, I did not expect to find it here. Boy was I surprised when I saw my first play at the Backstage …

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. …

I think that what makes a great broadway show is wear you are sitting. I went to see the Broadway Show “Chicago” and although I thought it was going to be a really great experience, it really wasn’t. I was sitting all the way in the back on the …

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 …

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 …

We went to Livonia this morning to see a movie at AMC Livonia 20. The movie is not playing where I live. It’s an hour and eight minutes to get there. It was our first time to go to Livonia, so we really have no idea where …

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 …

We have relatives and friends throughout the state of Illinois. When visiting there we always spend a day or two in St. Louis, Mo., which we is on our way north. There is so much to do and see in this area. On out last trip we decided to …

“Oh What a Night!” The touring company for the musical “Jersey Boys” was outstanding.
I attended a performance at the Hobby Theater in Houston, TX with my mother, sister, and sister-in-law. The theater was conveniently located in the downtown area. The parking was just $6.00 and the parking garage …

Mystere was the last of the shows I went to on my trip to Las Vegas. “Mystere” and Cirque du Soleil’s “The Beatles’ LOVE” were playing in casinos next door to each other, and after reading some bad reviews of “LOVE “we decided on Mystere. As was the usual …

In the small town of Cortez, Colorado there is only one theatre. It is a very small theatre with two screens called the Fiesta Theatre. I have been to the Fiesta several times to see movies in the past. I only go there however it there is a movie …

Rangashankara, situated in J P Nagar, 6th phase, Bangalore is a venture of Arundhati Roy, in memorial of her late husband Shankar Nag.
The theater is situated in a serene place, ideal for a theater, far away from the hubbubs of the world. The ambience of the theater is very …

“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 …

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 …

The Blue Man Group performs at the Briar Street Theatre in Chicago many days out of the week. The location is a bit obscure, but you’ll feel like you’ve been wisked away into a magical land of FUN and MORE FUN when you sit down to watch the show. …

The Detroit Film Theatre is an antique theater with really lush red velvet seats and gilded accents. The theater’s interior has a really rich and warm atmosphere, with classic filigrees on the ceiling, and the elaborate walls that you do not see with today’s new theaters. Just being there …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

The Greater Union Cinemas in Miranda, Sydney has a great location inside the building of Westfields Miranda and it is also a very short walk from the Miranda train station so access is easy.
It has a great atmosphere to the place when you get down there, a lot of …

This was my very first Cirque du Soleil show, and I’ve seen it a total of 3 times. It holds a special place in my heart because it was first, but it is also a wonderful introduction to the Cirque world. The combination of mystery and fantastic performances make …

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 …

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 …

I like to go see a movie in theaters. Sure, it’s great to stay home with the husband and kids and curl up on the couch to see a movie, but sometimes, I like the thrill of watching it with a crowd of strangers, because sometimes, half the fun …

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 …

I am reviewing the Spencer 3 theater located in Spencer, IA. For years, this theater was the only movie theater to serve the small town of Spencer, Iowa. Fortunately, about six years ago, a much larger, more efficient movie theater was built. As a result of this new …

I have seen Mammia Mia! twice on Broadway. My husband, mother and her boyfriend took me for my birthday one year and it was excellent. The storyline is about a girl who is engaged to be married but doesn’t know who her real dad is. her …

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 …

“Tall grass” is performed by three artists, Jim Ballard, Reiss Gaspard and Stacy Schwartz. The actors are really good, they are full of energy and perform to evoke a vivid impression of their characters. The first play is about an executive world couple who cannot see eye to eye, …

The Paramount Theatre is an old theatre that was recently restored, thanks to many generous donations of local Charlottesvillians. The theatre is beautiful with beautiful frescos on some of the walls and a lovely green and gold motif. The seating makes for easy viewing, and the acoustics are …

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 …

Mission Valley cinema gets all the great blockbuster movies, and is located just a short walk from NC States campus.
The theater is old and has traditional seating, so it’s not the best place to see movies. The staff is pleasant however, and you can
purchase “adult” beverages to drink while …

Last week i went to Bhartiya Kala Kendra’s annual dance drama Krishana.It started on 22nd August and continued till 27th august i.e. the festival of Janmashtami.The drama started with the makhan chor(butter thief)days of Lord krishana and ended to the Gita Updeshto Arjun at the battle field.The dancers …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …