Review: HAMILTON at Van Wezel all you could hope for and more
by Jacob Ruscoe - March 29, 2024
Hamilton is one of those musicals that everyone should see at some point. Let’s face it, even non-musical theatre people know of and have most likely seen the production. The show has received heralded reviews at every turn. So it is no surprise that the Broadway touring version of Hamilton that gra...
Review: THE WHITE CHIP at Florida Studio Theater
by Shanti M. Kennedy - March 25, 2024
Another Florida premiere brought to us in Florida Studio Theatre Bowne’s Lab, White Chip brings highly charged raw emotion to the stage. No stone is left unturned in the trials of our main character, Steven, and his journey from being a wild young party boy to a full-blown alcoholic and back to sobr...
Review: LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - March 11, 2024
What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel? Little Women, the Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel, focuses on the relationship of four sisters while their father is away serving in the Union Army during the Civil War. Loosely based on Alcott’s life, this beloved...
Review: INTIMATE APPAREL at Asolo Reperatory Theater
by Shanti M. Kennedy - March 08, 2024
Set in 1905, a young African-American woman travels to New York City to become an independent lady. Limited in ladies’ trades, Esther paves a grand way in life with her expert sewing and is able to navigate a wide world that New York has to offer. She falls into the confines of societal norms, i.e. ...
Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD at Van Wezel
by Shanti Kennedy - February 22, 2024
Following the story of The “Classic Five” Temptations, this 2017 musical brings to life the powerhouse group that we all know, love, and recognize. From their origination in Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we are taken through how they each met, their personal afflictions and everything i...
Review: BORN WITH TEETH at Asolo Reperatory Theater
by Shanti Kennedy - February 12, 2024
Born with Teeth premiered in May 2022 and has been making the rounds! After their stint at Asolo Repertory Theater they are going on to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Born with Teeth has won a number of awards, including best new play and best actors from Houston’s Theater Awards and the Edgerton ...