Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Sarasota Players
by Jacob Ruscoe - August 11, 2024
The Sarasota Players' production of 'American Idiot' was a thrilling and electric performance that captured the raw energy and rebellious spirit of Green Day's iconic album. Directed by Brian Finnerty, the show was a powerful and immersive experience that left the audience on the edge of their seats...
Review: HEATHERS at Fed's Backyard Theater
by Jacob Ruscoe - August 07, 2024
Federico Hradek, has worked tirelessly to transform his garage into a fully functioning theater complete with a stage and professional lighting. The ambience created by this intimate setting was perfect for the dark comedy that is Heathers....
Review: THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Florida Studio Theatre
by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 17, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre impresses with their Summertime Mainstage Season opener, delivering a delightful mix of love songs, and sharp-witted comic numbers. This lively revue, perfectly suited to lift spirits during the weighty summer months, captures the essence of joy with both familiar and lesser-k...
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Rise Above Performing Arts
by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 11, 2024
Spring Awakening, with music by Duncan Sheik and Lyrics by Steven Sater, takes audiences on a wild ride through the tumultuous seas of adolescence. Exploring themes of attraction, desire, insecurity, and the rollercoaster of young adult life, this electrifying show is a must-see for anyone looking t...
Review: OAK at Urbanite Theatre
by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 03, 2024
Making its World Premiere, OAK is presented at our own Urbanite Theater. When entering the black-box space random hip-hop music is playing, but on closer observance, everything is placed with intention. The mix of music used throughout the story, from old TLC through Tyla’s current Billboard hit Wat...
Review: MARVIN GAYE: PRINCE OF SOUL at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Shanti M. Kennedy - May 06, 2024
WestCoast Black Theatre Troupe revives one of their most popular original shows, Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul. Created, adapted, and directed by WBTT’s founder, Nate Jacobs, Gaye’s story is told through the narration of his family and friends. Of course, peppered throughout is the enchanted music tha...
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...