Neil Shurley has been covering the Greenville SC arts scene since 2001. A member of the American Theatre Critics Association, his theatre-related work has appeared in such publications as The Greenville News, Greenville Journal, Creative Loafing, and MetroBeat.
Neil is also an actor, songwriter, and occasional ukulele-player. He tweets too much, mostly about donuts, coffee, and Star Trek.
'The play's text is so rich with details, and you really have to mine it, investigate it like a detective, to find everything out about your character that you can.'
For as long as there have been bars in New York City, writers have congregated in their local watering holes to fight writer's block, find inspiration, and mostly, to drink. In this visual and historical celebration of New York's spirited literary past, Delia Cabe offers a fascinating field guide to all the best writerly taverns and bookish watering holes in New York City.
Greenville Little Theatre delivers great music, fabulous dancing and a still relevant message with their colorful new production of the musical Hairspray.
The Lion King is a grand celebration of the magic of theatre and, yes, the circle of life.
The Warehouse Theatre's production of Spring Awakening bursts forth from that exquisite tension between shame and desire.
The awe-inspiring spectacle of The Lion King returns to Greenville's Peace Center on May 31 for an extended run. We spoke to Drew Hirshfield, who plays Zazu in the current touring production.
Friendship and puberty, past and present, angst and passion. What could be better fuel for a rock musical?
With all the challenging and often negative things we have to deal with in today's world, this show offers an escape to a simpler time.
In the best possible way, Something Rotten is a circular argument celebrating its own existence. It's a glorious, hilarious, tuneful tribute to that pinnacle of theatrical entertainment, the modern, mainstream American musical.
Lying in State, a comedy by David C. Hyer, takes place entirely in a funeral parlor, where Ed takes center stage. In a casket. It seems that Ed died in a gunfight with home invaders. Unfortunately, it may have only been squirrels that were trying to invade his home - giant purple squirrels.
Love and triumph, conga and rock, romance and pies. The Peace Center's 2017-2018 Broadway season boasts an eclectic line-up of musicals, including Tony Award® winners, returning classics, and shows that may well become your new favorites.
It opens with a storm that knocks down a tree at its roots. By evening's end, the same thing has happened to a family. Filled with powerful performances, some disarming humor, and a gut-punching finale, All My Sons is a must-see.
It opens in a seedy disco and closes at a papal mass. In between, there's music, mayhem, and, just maybe, a little divine intervention.
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