New City Players presents a sizzling ‘Streetcar’
Photo by Morgan Sophia Stella (Casey Sacco, left), and Blanche (Elizabeth Price) act out a scene from New City Players’ production of A Streetcar Named Desire. By AARON KRAUSE “Bigger isn’t better.” So go the lyrics to a Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart song from the musical “Barnum.” At...
New City Players, Tennessee Williams’ paths to cross again with upcoming ‘Streetcar’
Photo by Ryan Arnst Stella Kowalski (Casey Sacco, center) is torn between devotion to her husband, Stanley (Timothy Mark Davis, right) and her sister, Blanche (Elizabeth Price). By AARON KRAUSE “South Florida is going to really sink its teeth into something that is going to be magical, musical, and...
‘Clue’ serves up hilarity in touring production
By AARON KRAUSE Whodunnit, you ask? It doesn’t matter. Experiencing Clue Live on Stage (80 minutes, no intermission) is so much fun that you forget about the reveal and just bask in the hilarity leading up to the conclusion. In fact, you don’t want the show to...
A ‘Peter Pan’ for modern times lands in Miami
PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY The titular character comes flying in for the rescue in a new non-equity national touring production of Peter Pan. By AARON KRAUSE Before intermission of a new production of Peter Pan, the titular character and Tiger Lily, among others, run together toward the audience and enthusiastically...
LPAC’s ‘Hello, Dolly!’ shines
By AARON KRAUSE Helloooo, Angie, well helloooo, Angie, it’s so nice to have you back where you belong! Indeed, award-winning veteran South Florida actress Angie Radosh seems made for the stage. So, it’s a delight to welcome her back as the titular character in the 1964 multi award-winning...
Palm Beach Dramaworks brings ‘Death of a Salesman’ to vivid life
Photo by Tim Stepien Clearly, Willy and Linda Loman love each other, as is evident in this photo. Rob Donohoe plays Willy, while Helena Ruoti portrays Linda in Palm Beach Dramaworks’ potent current production. By AARON KRAUSE Attention must be paid Palm Beach Dramaworks’ emotionally powerful professional production of...
Moulin Rouge The Musical is visually striking, theatrical
Photo by Matthew Murphy Robert Petkoff and cast appear in a scene from an equity national touring production of Moulin Rouge the Musical. By AARON KRAUSE You will surely marvel at the many gorgeous visuals in Moulin Rouge! The (Stage) Musical. Undoubtedly, they are breathtaking to behold. Therefore, as...
‘The Prisoners’ is a powerful play at the Foundry
Photo courtesy of Ronnie Larsen Presents Jeffrey Roach (front) plays Tim while Brandon Campbell (with beard) plays a prisoner named Justin. Jack Stein (back) plays multiple roles. By AARON KRAUSE Ronnie Larsen’s riveting play, The Prisoners, is a strong piece that works on several levels. For starters, it’s a...
‘The Messenger’ is must-experience theater at Palm Beach Dramaworks
Photo by Alicia J. Donelan Angela Gulner, Gracie Winchester, Margery Lowe, and Annie Fang appear in a scene from The Messenger at Palm Beach Dramaworks. By AARON KRAUSE Jenny Connell Davis’s vital new play, The Messenger may be the most important piece of live theater that you experience in...
Modern version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ shines at New City Players
Photo courtesy of New City Players Carlos Alayeto (Filmore/Scrooge) recites his lines while Pat Williams (Gustavo Garcia) keeps his place in the script. By AARON KRAUSE While countless versions of A Christmas Carol exist, we won’t be Scrooges and say that there isn’t room for another one. With that...
