The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is extremely funny at times though it remains thought provoking and poignant throughout. Written by Stephen Adly Guirgis, director Craig J. Engel calls it one of the best scripts he has ever read – and he might be right. Guirgis masterfully blends humor and…
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Insanely funny would be the first words that come to mind in describing New Millennium Theatre’s presentation of Police Academy: Insurgency Emergency. Whether you’ve seen any of the seven Police Academy movies or not, you’ll be sure to enjoy this live adaptation directed by Adam Rosowicz who wrote the script…
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Tuesday, 17 February 2009 16:54
Flaming Dames Capture The Spot With Mardi Gras Revue
Written by Michael Connor
I spent my most recent Saturday at a place called The Spot. The upstairs area of this venue contained tables and chairs, a bar, and a stage. I knew what I was here for, yet did not know what to expect. This place, or Spot as it was, reeked of…
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If you have ever seen an All-Star basketball game with the “best of the best” passing, shooting and dribbling with uncanny ease - you know what it is like seeing the cast of Steppenwolf Theatre’s The Seafarer in action.
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Wednesday, 07 January 2009 19:01
Top Comedy Holiday Hit in David Bowie's Christmas Special
Written by Ken Payne
Though some presented huge, elaborate sets, known actors and a more traditional holiday message, it was New Millennium Theatre’s less extravagant production of The David Bowie Hepzikat Funky Velvet Flarney Solstice Spectacular, Live…From Space (otherwise known as the David Bowie Christmas Special 1977 Network Edit) that may have impressed me…
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Monday, 01 December 2008 18:56
“Meet Me in St Louis!” A Delightful Holiday Treat!
Written by Kimberly Katz
Meet me in St. Louis, now running at The Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place through December 21st, is an absolutely delightful production of one of my favorite shows.Imagine you are a young girl, newly in love and in love with one of the greatest and most advanced cities in…
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Wednesday, 26 November 2008 16:34
David Bowie Xmas Special Gives The Gift Of Laughter
Written by Michael Connor
The show claims to be inspired from a never-aired Christmas special that was planned for 1977, featuring David Bowie and friends. Creation took place with the help of “network notes and space technology,” altered to a humorous irreverence and rock star deprecation. While the stage is composed of just one…
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Taking a brief hiatus from the hit television show C.S.I., William Petersen has returned to Steppenwolf Theatre, to reprise the role of John Plunkett in “Dublin Carol”. Written by playwright Conor McPherson and directed by ensemble member Amy Morton, “Dublin Carol” is a gritty story...
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Friday, 07 November 2008 15:37
Texas Chainsaw Musical kills at Pastime Theater
Written by Michael Connor
The show began with a narrated introduction in darkness, with every 'massacre' being replaced with a gleeful 'Musical!'. Establishing a humor that would be present throughout, a single light shone on an armadillo. The five victims are carelessly cruising the rurals of Texas, singing about the amazing heat. Trouble begins…
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From the moment I stepped foot into the 1,950 seat theater inside the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, I was awe. With the set of KA expanding along the sides and rear of the theater, the pre-show had Archers and Spearmen swinging about from platform to platform and above audience…
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Sexy, Sassy and Classy! Family comedian, Louie Anderson, and the all male revue “Thunder from Down Under” share the same stage space at the Excalibur Hotel.
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While scouring the Las Vegas entertainment industry for engaging, unusual acts to cover, I somewhat accidentally came across a group of performers that both amazed me with their bizarre talents and impressed me with their intrinsic genuine nature. I met the core members of Swing Shift SideShow (SSSS) through friend,…
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"A Beautiful Dream Comes to Life" It is truly the closest thing to dreaming while being awake. There are very few shows that have so much going on, so many enthralling acts one after another, that you find yourself wondering when you can see the show again before it's even…
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