CK Reviews The Connector at MCC Theater
Jason Robert Brown’s new musical falls for its own con man.
Sack of Rome — DF Reviews The Rape of Lucretia at AVA (for Parterre Box)
A rewarding effort for audiences and, one presumes, for AVA’s talented artists.
Don’t You Forget About Me: Mozart & Mahler at the New York Philharmonic (CK for Parterre Box)
It seemed like such a great idea on paper.
Faith Restored: A Riveting Faith Healer at Philadelphia’s Lantern Theater
Brian Friel’s great play feels new-minted in a production featuring three Philadelphia actors at their very best.
DF Reviews A Case for the Existence of God at Theatre Exile
A superb new play, superbly done at Theatre Exile, as their season goes from strength to strength.
In Memoriam: Chita Rivera (Interview from 2017)
In this interview from 2017, the late, great musical star talks about her storied career… and performing in Philly!
For So Our Master Said: DF Reviews Maestro (for Parterre Box)
Ah, that Bernstein dichotomy.
Not With a Bang: CK Reviews the Staatskapelle Berlin in Brahms Four Symphonies (for Parterre Box)
What began as a planned sendoff to one man ended up as a testament to the valiant effort of another to realize it.
DF Tribute to James Jorden & Parterre Box (Video)
My short video tribute to Parterre Box on its 30th birthday… and James Jorden.
Giving Head Voice: DF Reviews Anna Bolena at AVA (for Parterre Box)
A cast of 1st and 2nd Year AVA artists showed considerable promise, and sometimes more than that.
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