Theatre Reviews
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 …
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 …
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 …
Next To Normal on Broadway
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 …
Jersey Boys musical
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare
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 …
Greater Union Cinemas in Miranda Sydney
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 …
Rangashankara,Bangalore,India
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 …
The Paramount HD from the Met Series
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 …
Backstage Theatre,Breckenridge,Colorado
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 (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 …
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 …
AMC Forum Sterling Heights MI
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 …
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. …
Carmike Movie Seven Knoxville, TN
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 …
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 …
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 …
Spencer 3 movie theater
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 …
Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba in Downtown Disney, Orlando, Florida
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 …
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 …
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. …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kerasotes Theate rin Skokie
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 …
Swan Lake performed by the Kirov Ballet
My family and I went to see the newest ballet at the Auditorium theatre this weekend. The Kirov Ballet and Orchestra was putting on their famous Swan Lake. I dont know why they waited so long to bring this to Chicago. It was the best ballet I …
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 …
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 …
Valentine
Valentine situated around 20 kms. from where i stay in surat,is a multiplex,it has two theatres,a restaurant and a snack bar.We had gone to see Mangal Pandey. The theatre was not full, less people were there. It was airconditoned,we could find our seats with the help of the …
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 …
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, …
Araneta Coliseum
Araneta Coliseum is an indoor stadium that holds a gathering like Concerts, Pageant and Basketball games like of PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) and UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines). I am part of the audience whenever I am watching UAAP. It can have a 21,000 people inside including …
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 …
AMC Livonia 20
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 …
Timberlake Playhouse
I am reviewing the Timberlake Playhouse Theatre, located in Mt. Carroll, IL. First, the location is marvelous! This place is entirely secluded, back in the woods of Mt. Carroll, IL. Next to the playhouse is a resort for people to stay if desired, in addition to a dining facility. …
Tall Grass
“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, …
Blue Collar Comedy Tour “Rides Again”
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 …
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 …
Colonial Theater Belfast Maine
Vintage theaters can be fascinating places, and the Colonial Theater in Belfast Maine is absolutely spell binding. Featuring 3 surprisingly large theaters with enchanting names like “Dreamland”, this family-owned business shows blockbuster Hollywood movies the week they are released as well as local films and plays.
The decor outside of …
Romeo and Juliette: the Musical
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 …
Playhouse 1960 Houston TX theater
I’ve been to this theater a two times, and although it is relatively cheap, I am not satisfied with the shows I have seen.
Overall the theater looked decent upon entering, I thought they had a decent show in store both times, but I turned out to be wrong. The …
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