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 …

Village Corssing 18 in Skokie is one of my favorite movie theaters. While there might not be anything realy great about it that is different from other theaters, the most important thing is that you can always get to a movie on a day of its release or a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Romeo and Juliette, being performed by a traveling production from France - must be a good performance, or so I thought. The lights were questionable, the costumes were down-right ridiculous, the acting left much to be imagined, and the classic part of the Shakespearean romance was left to the …

In the Federal Building on Magnolia Street here in Bellingham, Washington is a little know, little used courtroom. I love it. It’s beautiful. In this day when many courthouses are being replaced by modern courtrooms full of video equipment and computers, this one stands out. The courtroom is made …

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 …

I have been to Lyric Opera of Chicago twice. The first was for L’Elisir d’Amore, or The Elixir of Love, in March of 2010. The second was for Carmen in March of 2011. The Lyric Opera is a very prestigious opera house, and for good reason. I thought both …

I have fallen in love with the Majestic Theater here in Vero Beach, Florida. The newly revamped theater is just such a classy affair now from the decor to the staff in their sharp uniforms. We just love how friendly everyone is and the pride they take in …

The closest movie theater to my home is Regal Cinemas in Bear, Delaware. It is a huge theater that shows a total of 16 movies playing at any given time. I consider this a good thing and a bad thing. The bad thing about it is that it is …

Blue Collar Comedy Tour “Rides Again” is a laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy show starring Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White. I laughed from the beginning of the opening act to the end of the closing act. Jeff Foxworthy spins a funny tale about his life …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Blue Springs 8 Theater is located in Blue Springs, Missouri just north on 7 highway located next to Lunar Bowl. Blue Springs 8 is a Dickinson Theater and is a wonderful alternative to the big AMC mega theaters.
Like other theaters Blue Springs 8 offers stadium seating in …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I saw the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, and it was an awesome play. The story was about a young chorus girl named Christine who captures the interest of the Phantom of the Opera- a deformed man who lives beneath the great Paris Opera House. The music is …

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, …

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 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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Currently playing the Booth Theater in New York City, winner of 3 Tony awards, Next to Normal. The show opened on Broadway on April 15th 2009. If you are looking for an old fashion Broadway show with a large cast, over the top sets and huge dance …

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 …

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 …

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 …

To begin with, entering the Theatre Royal Drury Lane as a member of the audience is a whole experience on its own! However this was not a reason for me booking tickets to go and watch the musical ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ as I became fascinated and aware …

Last Saturday I took my family to the movies in Knoxville, TN. We went to the Carmike Movie Seven Theater at Windsor Square. This is sort of a second run theater, that is to say the movies have already run a couple weeks in the regular theaters but typically …

When I opened the surprise present my husband had excitedly produced on my birthday, my heart sank - tickets for the whole family to see The Mouse Trap at London’s St Martins Theatre. I am not a great lover of Agatha Christie and the thought of having to sit …

This theater is beautiful, and is located in the lot that was once the Winnetka Drive-in theaters.
It’s an “all stadium” theater, so the seats are nice and comfy, with that stadium seating that allows you to sit anywhere in the theater comfortably, without having to worry about …

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 …

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, …

This current production of Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives of Windsor” ad the Oregon Shakespeare festival is one of the best I’ve seen. I’ve seen several productions in the past and have enjoyed them all, but this was special because of G. Valmont Thomas as Sir John Falstaff, Knight.
This play was …

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 …