PBD tries, and succeeds, in its re-mounting of touching drama, ‘Trying’

PBD tries, and succeeds, in its re-mounting of touching drama, ‘Trying’

Photo by Tim Stepien Judge Francis Biddle (Dennis Creaghan) and his secretary, Sarah Schorr (Kelly McCready) struggle to get along early on in Joanna McClelland Glass’s historical drama, Trying.    By AARON KRAUSE If you look closely at the program for Palm Beach Dramaworks’ (PBD) polished and poignant production of...

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‘Falsettos’ feels vital in South Florida co-production

‘Falsettos’ feels vital in South Florida co-production

Photo by Amy Mahon Jason (Jackson Goddard) insists to his mother, Trina (Seana Nicol) that he will not see a psychiatrist.    By AARON KRAUSE Sometimes, even adults must grow up before they can properly help the children in their life mature. That is one of the timely takeaway messages...

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A ‘Peter Pan’ for modern times lands in Miami

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...

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‘Family Tree’ a fine work of art at Plays of Wilton, Ronnie Larsen Presents

‘Family Tree’ a fine work of art at Plays of Wilton, Ronnie Larsen Presents

Photo courtesy of Ronnie Larsen Presents and Plays of Wilton (From left) Bruce Linser, Lindsey Corey, and Elizabeth Dimon appear in a scene from the world premiere production of Erin K. Considine’s drama, Family Tree.   By AARON KRAUSE In at least one previous review, I used the terms “Theater...

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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...

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A ‘Shrew’ for modern times at Thinking Cap Theatre

A ‘Shrew’ for modern times at Thinking Cap Theatre

Photo Courtesy of Thinking Cap Theatre Karen Stephens as Kate and Melissa Ann Hubicsak as Bianca in Thinking Cap Theatre’s current production of The Taming of the Shrew.    By AARON KRAUSE Thinking Cap Theatre (TCT) deftly brings William Shakespeare’s early comedy, The Taming of the Shrew (written between 1590...

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Hamilton makes history learning fun, imparts valuable lessons

Hamilton makes history learning fun, imparts valuable lessons

Photo by Joan Marcus The ultra-popular Hamilton remains docked in Miami through March 24   By AARON KRAUSE With the state of our country today, maybe we need to go back in time and learn (or re-learn) why our forefathers founded this nation. And there aren’t that many better shows...

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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...

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New Broadway Touring seasons announced for Miami, Ft. Lauderdale

New Broadway Touring seasons announced for Miami, Ft. Lauderdale

If you live in South Florida and fear that you won’t be able to get to New York City to see MJ The Musical on Broadway, you will have two chances to see the four-time Tony Award-Winning hit locally. Specifically, the Broadway touring production of MJ The Musical will come...

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PBD’s ‘The Cancellation of Lauren Fein’ is must-experience theater

PBD’s ‘The Cancellation of Lauren Fein’ is must-experience theater

Photo by Alicia Donelan (From left) Lindsey Corey, Diana Garle, Niki Fridh, Barbara Sloan (with gavel), and Karen Stephens in The Cancellation of Lauren Fein.    By AARON KRAUSE “We don’t need you to tell us about (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). We live it,” the title character says in Christopher...

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