Show reviews for the week of Feb. 27

The Broward Stage Door Theatre presents My Fair Lady. Directed by Michael Leeds and featuring: Matthew William , Diana Rose Becker, Bob Levitt, Michael Douglass, and Regan Featherstone. Christine Dolan has reviewed the show for The Miami Herald  Stage Door’s ‘My Fair Lady’ is Only Fair One of the most popular, exquisitely crafted musicals from Broadway’s golden age is back on the boards, this time at Stage Door Theatre in Coral Springs. My Fair Lady, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s glorious interpretation of George Bernard Shaw’s...

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The Reading List for Wedensday Feb. 29

The Childrens Trust Blog Partnership Draws Rave Reviews, Young Musicians and Actors Stretch Their Tale...

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Current Productions for the week of February 27, 2012

Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon at Broward Stage Door Theatre Until Mar 4 Barney Cashman is middle‐aged, overweight, and married. He wants to join the sexual revolution to have one last fling. Knowing that his mother's apartment is empty on certain days he lures three different women there and attempts to seduce the,. He bungles every attempt. He utterly and hilariously fails at seduction. In desperation he asks up the only other woman he can think of: his wife. The Pitman Painters by Lee Hall at Palm Beach Dramaworks Until Mar 11 In...

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Childrens Theatre for the week of February 27, 2012

Alexander, Who’s Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move!at The Actors Playhouse Until March 3In this hilarious sequel to Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Alexander has really bad news —his dad has taken a job in a new city a thousand miles away, which means that his family is going to have to move.  And even though his mom says "Wait, you'll like it," Alexander already knows that he'll hate it.  So he has decided that he won't move. Now Alexander must figure out HOW he's not going to move. Hamlet: Prince of Denmarkat...

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Steady Rain

The Gable Stage Presents A Steady Rain Book by Keith Huff Mar 3 – Apr 1...

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Agatha Christie: The Unexpected Guest

Lake Worth Playhouse Presents Agatha Christie: The Unexpected Guest Mar 1 – Mar 18 A thriller as well as a puzzler set in a foggy estate in Wales; this mystery opens as a stranger walks into a house to find a man murdered and his wife standing over him with a gun.  But the woman is dazed and her confession unconvincing.  So the unexpected guest decides to help her and blame the murder on an intruder.  Later, the police discover clues that point to a man who died two years previously and a Pandora's Box of loves and hates,...

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Sweet Charity

The Boca Raton Theatre Guild Presents Sweet Charity Music by Cy Coleman Lyrics by Dorothy Feilds Book by Neil Simon March 2 – March 18 ADAPTED from Nights of Cabiria, a film by Federico Fellini, Sweet Charity tells the story of an optimistic young woman, Charity, who not only wears her heart on her sleeve, she's had it tattooed to her arm! As the play begins, Charity finds herself dumped by the married man on whom she had pinned all her hopes and dreams, and she vows never again to be taken advantage of by a man. But Charity is too...

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Billy Elliot

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts Presents Billy Elliot: The Musical Music by Sir Elton John Lyrics & Book by Lee Hall Feb 29 – Mar 11 Billy Elliot: The Musical is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 and the Tony Award-winning creative team -- director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall -- along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post...

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A 1945 code of ethics for theatre workers surfaces

As reported by the LA Stage Times Blog on August 11, 2009. The following is a "Code Of Ethics For Theatre Workers" written in 1945 by the 24 year old Kathleen Freeman who died in August 2001 while appearing in the Tony-nominated role of Jeanette in The Full Monty.  Equity Councillor Jane A. Johnson, a long time friend and executrix for Ms. Freeman's estate, discovered this document among her friends paperwork.  Her childhood experience on the vaudevillian surcuit, touring with her parents, inspired this code as she was establishing...

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Theatre Notes Blog Watch for the week of Feb. 20, 2012

In this weeks Theatre Blog Watch the 2amTheatre blog asks why theaters aren't more daring and the arts management blog Butss in the Seats talks about the how brainstorming contributes to succes...

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Actor's Blog Watch for the week of Feb. 20, 2012

In this week's Actor's BlogWatch we are highlighting one blog inparticular: Backstage / Unscripted.  An actors blog produced by the website Backstage, an actors resource....

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The Past Week In Theatre History (Feb.20 - Feb. 24)

The Past Week In Theatre History: February 20 - 24 By Robert Viagas, David Gewirtzman, Ernio Hernandez and Anne Bradley 1876    Birthday of Broadway comedian Victor Moore (1876-1962), who starred or co-starred in the original casts of many musical comedies, notably Of Thee I Sing, Anything Goes, Louisiana Purchase, Leave It to Me! and Oh, Kay!. 1879    John Wellington Wells deals his magic and spells for the first time on Broadway with the American premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Sorcerer at the old Broadway...

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Show reviews for the week of Feb. 20

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre presents RED by John Logan. Directed by Lou Jacob and featuring: Mark Zeisler, and JD Taylor.  Bill Hirschman reviewed the show for Florida Theater On Stage Another Shade Of Red A The Maltz Jupiter Theatre In music, they call it a standard: a song so inherently strong in its construction, so pure in its simplicity, so universal in its accessibility, that it can be interpreted and reinterpreted... In classic theater, it’s Hamlet. And at the risk of elevating it too highly, in contemporary drama, I’m beginning to think...

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News for the Week of Feb. 20, 2012

Tweet from the Palm Beach Opera and Adrienne Arsht Center An article from The Sun-Sentinel talks about the Palm Beach Opera and the Adrienne Arsht Center alowing people to use twitter from designated "Tweet Seats" just like 2amTheatre mentioned in the blog post  I Came -- I Tweeted -- I Pondered. South Florida arts lovers can tweet from their theater seats Across South Florida, arts venues are exploring how to draw a younger audience that may not traditionally attend live theater performances. And it serves as a promotional...

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Current Productions for the week of February 20, 2012

Living Out by Lisa Loomer at The Main Street Players Until Feb 26 Living Out tells the story of the complicated relationship between a Salvadoran nanny and the Anglo lawyer she works for. Both women are smart, hard-working mothers, and want better lives for their children. But what are the differences wrought by race, class and Ana's illegal status. The play is both outrageously funny and ultimately tragic. Red by John Loganat The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Until Feb 26 This thrilling new American play and winner of the 2010 Tony Award,...

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Working

The Caldwell Theatre Company Presents Working Book by Stephen Schwartz February 26 - April...

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Theatre Notes Blog Watch for the week of Feb. 13, 2012

In this week's Theatre BlogWatch we have a post about how to open up the conversation to have more engaging arts organizations, and how to develop long-term passion for theatre among adults with ticket discounts. And make sure to follow us on Twitter.  I only write about the blog posts that I think have the most appeal to our readership, but I see so many others that I will be starting to tweet about in case they are of interest to others. Don't forget Facebook as well.  Look on the right hand side of the screen for bot...

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Actor's Blog Watch for the week of Feb. 13, 2012

In this week's Actor's BlogWatch we have a post about being passionate about whatever it is you are doing at that moment, an actress telling us about her "Ah-Ha!" moment, and a kick in the pants about never apologizing for a performance or reading that you haven't given.  If you do, you might as well not give it. And make sure to follow us on Twitter.  I only write about the blog posts that I think have the most appeal to our readership, but I see so many others that I will be starting to tweet about in case they are of interest...

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The Past Week In Theatre History (Feb.13 - Feb. 17)

 The Past Week In Theatre History: February 13 - 17 By Robert Viagas, David Gewirtzman, Ernio Hernandez and Anne Bradley 1882    Birthday of John Barrymore (1882-1942), actor in the grand style, and scion of the Barrymore acting clan. Though he began as a light comedian, he became identified with the classics, notably Hamlet, before turning to drink. 1898    Birthday of Broadway leading lady and producer Katharine Cornell (1898-1974), who starred in and/or produced A Bill of Divorcement, The Age of Innocence,...

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Show reviews for the week of Feb. 13

Broward Stage Door Theatre presents the Neil Simon play Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Directed by Michael Leeds and featuring Ken Clement, Elissa D. Solomon, Shira Abergel and Carol Sussman. Bill Hirschman reviewed the show for Florida Theater On Stage Red Hot Lovers Sizzle At Broward Stage Door Broward Stage Door Theatre has a knack for Neil Simon. Just when you thought there wasn’t much new to be done with yet another of Simon’s old chestnuts, the Coral Springs theater company presents a fresh production that’s entertaining from beginning to...

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News for the Week of Feb. 13, 2012

Broward Across America Broward Across America has announced it 2012-2013 season that begins with Rock 'N Roll and ends with a deeply moving tale between a boy and his horse, with a bit of murder, flash and the macabre mixed in. Million Dollar Quartet – Nov. 6-18This surprisingly effective and infectious musical is loosely based on an actual recording session at the legendary Sun Records when producer Sam Phillips brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Although there is a book of sorts and a bit of plot,...

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