Theatre Reviews
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 …
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 …
Picture Show at Merchants Exchange Dollar Theatre
On Labor Day, it was a rainy day, and I was one of the fortunate people who had the day off of work. My sister and I were scheming about what to do while it was raining outside. Then I remembered one of my friends mentioning that they enjoy …
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. …
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 …
Majestic Theater Vero Beach Florida
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Dixie Stampede - Dinner Theatre
This was one of the highlights from our last beach trip. My husband and I had a blast at the Dixie Stampede in Myrtle Beach SC. It is family friendly so bring the kids. There is something for every age group to enjoy!
I will say that this is a …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 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 (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 …
UltraStar Cinemas
I work at Ultra-Star cinemas in Poway, California and for that reason I know that this theater is a very reliable place. I have only worked here for a matter of 4 months but I have seen all of the hard work and time put into this place. It …
The Plaza Theatre
This local theater has just been refurbished to hold wonderful concerts, comedians and even movie night for the town of El Paso. It is near our beautiful downtown area with wonderful shops and museums right nearby for all the tourists to visit. This theater was for a while out …
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, …
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. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Federal Building Bellingham Washington
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 …
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 …
Greenbelt 3 Cinemas
Greenbelt 3 cinemas is one of the most premier cinemas in Makati City, located at Greenbelt 3, along Makati Avenue, the cinema lobby is on the 2nd floor, while the Cinemas are on the third along with the food stalls. Greenbelt 3 cinemas have one of the most upgraded …
Lyric Opera House Baltimore MD
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 …
The Mouse Trap play, London
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Fiesta Theatre
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 …
Main Art Theatre Royal Oak Michigan
The Main Art Theatre is located at the corner of 11 Mile Road and Main Street in Royal Oak, Michigan. This is the area’s best place to see independent films. If you are looking for something alternative, this is it. I love the personality of the theatre, and it …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Muny Theater
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 …
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 …
Blue Man Group Chicago
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. …
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 …
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