Theatre Reviews
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Lyric Opera in Chicago, IL
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Blue Springs 8 Theatre
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 …
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 …
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 …
Mystere In Las Vegas
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 …
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 …
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 …
Mamma Mia!
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
As You Like It
“All the world’s a stage, and all men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.”
I have always heard this line. The line is, no doubt, a quite famous one. And I …
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 …
Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
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 …
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 …
Chicago on Broadway
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cinebarre - Dinner Theatre
This is the best movie theatre I have ever been too. Watching a movie and being able to order alcholic drinks and delicious food at the same time was a completely new experience for me. It is a whole new twist. Most movie theatre’s that I’ve been to just …
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 …
Krishna
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 …
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 …
Nickle and Dimed by Joan Holden
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 …
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 …
Star Theater
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Theater
There’s a bit of a stigma which Arizona carries about the age of its citizens. Simply put, many people in other states view it as an oversized retirement community because of the healthy dry air and abundance of sunshine. Barleen’s Arizona Opry derives all of its success from this …
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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