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Talley’s Folly – A Captivating Two-Hander
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Danny Burstein has the audience at “hello.” Delivering a prologue that breaches the fourth wall with candid sincerity, the actor sweeps us up in Matt
Just Not Scandalous Enough
Monday, November 19th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
Any original Broadway play this year should get extra points just for not being a revival. Because of this, and because of the superb cast,
Unbroken: Laura Hillenbrand’s Story of Survival
Sunday, August 5th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
As a child, Louie Zamperini was a whirlwind. The son of Italian immigrants, he was born in Olean, New York, but grew up in Torrance,
Woman Around Town: Arena Stage’s Molly Smith—Showcasing American Musicals and Plays
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town
When The Music Man won the 1957 Tony Award, it beat out another musical heavyweight, Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story. The two productions opened on
Encore! Encore! Jim Caruso’s Cast Party Returns to Town Hall for an Actor’s Fund Benefit
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
Last year, Jim Caruso brought his Cast Party, an open mike night held weekly at BIrdland, to a larger venue, Town Hall, as a benefit
They Sing, They’re In Love, They Kill People
Friday, December 9th, 2011
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
It’s always a joy to have a good, original musical on Broadway. Bonnie & Clyde is chocked full of talent, including Frank Wildhorn and Don
Anything Goes Is The One To See
Friday, April 15th, 2011
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
Every now and then, I wonder why I’m still a theater critic. There are so many late nights when honestly, I’d rather be home in
See South Pacific Before It Closes
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
South Pacific is closing on August 22nd, and it’s a crying shame. The show is still vibrant, the actors are in top form, and the
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