The Past Week In Theatre History (June 25 – June 29)

The Past Week In Theatre History (June 25 – June 29)By David Gewirtzman, Robert Viagas, Ernio Hernandez, and Doug Nevins 1887 Birthday of legendary director George Abbott (1887-1995) whose long life (107 years) and colossal catalog (more than 110 Broadway shows, sometimes also as producer, writer or even actor) remains unparalleled. Among his projects were original productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, On the Town, Wonderful Town, Once Upon a Mattress, Fiorello!, Damn Yankees, On Your Toes, The Pajama Game, Where's Charley?,...

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Show reviews for the week of June 25, 2012

Broward Stage Door Theatre presents Backwards In High Heels by Lynnette Barkley and Christopher McGovern.  Directed by Dan Kelley and featuring: Kelly Skidmore, Nicole Davey, Kate Scott, Ryan Lingle, Jake Delany, and Jonathon Van Dyke. Design Team: Lighting Design – Ardeau Landhuis;  Musical Direction – David Nagy; Costume Design – Jerry Sturdefant. Christine Dolen reviewed the show for the The Miami Herald: Life and art merge in ‘Backwards in High Heels’ McGovern’s script, which isn’t always crystal clear, tells the story...

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Current Productions for the week of June 25, 2012

The Edge of our Bodies by Adam Rapp At Mosaic Theatre Until July 1 The Edge of Our Bodies was a tremendous hit at this year's Humana Festival and features Bernadette, sixteen, on the train from her New England private school to New York City to give her boyfriend some big news. Achingly articulate about all she can't know or control, this play captures a young woman at the threshold of vulnerability and experience. DeathTrap by Ira Levin Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre Until July 1 The trap is set… for a wickedly funny who’ll-do-it....

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The Past Week In Theatre History (June 18 – June 22)

PLAYBILL VAULT'S Today in Theatre History: JUNE 18 – 22 By David Gewirtzman, Doug Nevins,Ernio Hernandez and Robert Viagas18 Jun 2012     1903    Caricaturist Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) is born today. His distinctive looping line drawings will capture the essence of Broadway shows from the 1920s through the early 2000s. The Martin Beck Theatre will be renamed the Al Hirschfeld in 2003, just months after his death at age 99. 1905    Birthday of playwright Lillian Hellman (1905-1984), who will...

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