Mean Girls doesn't quite rise to the levels of other movie-to-stage adaptations like Heathers or Legally Blonde, but it's hard to deny that the production is a night of pure fun. With stunning production design, a talented young cast, and a handful of memorable songs, Mean Girls makes up for what it lacks in edge with humor and energy, and those looking for an entertaining night at the theater will find themselves with an evening to remember.
Bold casting choices make Broadway in Austin’s ‘Hamilton’ a whole new beast.
With Hamilton coming to a major streaming service, it's become a cultural touchstone available to millions worldwide, giving producer of the live show a decision to make. They could bring in similar performers and soundalikes and make plenty of money, or they could create new opportunities for performers to make these characters their own. For … Continue reading Bold casting choices make Broadway in Austin’s ‘Hamilton’ a whole new beast.
Summer Stock Austin’s ‘Bring it On’ is an evening of pure energy and joy, and a perfect return to the theatre
From the leading players, to background dancers, to walk-on extras, everyone gives 150% to the production, creating a living, breathing world, and that's before mentioning the absolute staggering talent and athleticism of the actual cheerleaders and dance crew members brought in to inject even more believability into the work. Despite an undoubtable time crunch and limited budget, Morris and company have carefully crafted a world bursting with relentless vitality and verisimilitude.
Jarrott Productions’ ‘The Niceties’ is an audacious, confrontational, and ever-so-relevant piece of theatrical dynamite
One of the most ever-present arguments in theatrical history has been over the "purpose of theatre". Is it simply there to entertain, to create a moment of afternoon diversion from the banality of life? Or is it there to educate, to teach people something about the world around them, or even something about themselves? While … Continue reading Jarrott Productions’ ‘The Niceties’ is an audacious, confrontational, and ever-so-relevant piece of theatrical dynamite
‘Rigoletto’ is a gorgeously-wrought, emotionally devastating take on an opera mainstay
Though I consider myself well-informed in most pieces of the theatre world, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't still a novice when it comes to opera. Though I've enjoyed what I've seen, and I know many of the composers and their work, for most productions I have the pleasure of seeing from Austin … Continue reading ‘Rigoletto’ is a gorgeously-wrought, emotionally devastating take on an opera mainstay
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