Category: Mini Review

Love is Dead – Staged Musical Reading – Mini Review – Village Theatre

Caught Love is Dead staged musical reading by Brett Ryback & Jeff Luppino-Esposito at Village Theatre’s 23rd Festival of New Musicals! 🎭 Rom-com featuring Lauren Paris, James D. Gish, and Mark Emerson served up funny randomness. Intriguing preview of what’s coming to their mainstage season. I wanna know more about the knife!... Click to read more

Widows – Staged Musical Reading – Mini Review – Village Theatre

Congrats to Kira Stone and Matthew Greene on the first-ever public reading of their Widows musical at Village Theatre. Dark-humor twist on the sisterhood of traditional 1950s suburban housewives, where the American Dream shatters and the twists keep coming. Fierce, attitude-filled diva anthems, sung with on-point voices. Lauren Drake's effortless belt earned an extended ovation, along with Andi Alhadeff. Opening reading in the The 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals. 4 more different shows left this weekend!... Click to read more

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Musical – Mini Review – Taproot Theatre

Happy opening weekend to Taproot Theatre’s family-friendly production of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 🌈 Starring CJ Lorentz guided by Cassi Q. Kohl's well-cast narrator. Novel take on Tarquinn White's pharaoh. Eclectic mix of musical styles. Surprising number of roles played by kids. Extended till 8/29.... Click to read more

Wish You Were Here – Play – Mini Review – ArtsWest and Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble

Happy opening weekend to Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here play by ArtsWest and Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble! 🎭 Unexpected frank, sexual humor contrast with Iran’s restrictive political climate. The lighting design, retro scenic design, costume changes, haunting current event radio announcements, and string music blend synergistically in scene transitions. It's a reminder to cherish our fragile stability and privileges under pax americana.... Click to read more

Frida … A Self Portrait – Play – Mini Review – Union Arts Center

Happy opening weekend to Frida... A Self-Portrait one-person play at Union Arts Center! The personable and charismatic Vanessa Severo magnetically navigated the eccentric, emotional rollercoaster of Frida Kahlo. Beautifully executed poses and graceful movements. Genius, multi-purpose use of a clothesline for props, characters, costumes, and scenic design. Closes 6/28/26. #saudade... Click to read more