Review: SHANIQUA IN ABSTRACTION at Streetcar Crowsnest
by Ilana Lucas - Apr 15, 2024
Directed by Sabryn Rock, behind Theatre Passe Muraille’s hit Our Place, watson’s show is an 85-minute series of sketches about the joys and frustrations of being a Black woman right here, right now.
CFCArts Big Band Celebrates Timeless Music in Film With BIG HITS FROM THE BOX OFFICE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024
Discover the timeless tunes that have become synonymous with some of the most beloved movies in history at CFCArts Big Band's 'Big Hits from the Box Office.' Celebrated as the Best Jazz Act by Orlando Weekly readers in 2023, the impressive ensemble of over 60 members brings a fresh twist to familiar melodies.
What's Closing Soon on Broadway & Off Broadway- December 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 4, 2024
It's closing time! Last call to catch some of your favorite stars in action on and off Broadway, including a beloved revival, a star-led new play, and more. Get your tickets to these shows now before they are gone for good.
Review: THE OUTSIDER Charms at the MATCH from MIGHTY ACORN And WCO PRODUCTIONS
by Brett Cullum - Apr 4, 2024
Part of the genius of THE OUTSIDER is it is pure farce. Characters and plots are played larger than life, and doors constantly swing open with new surprises behind them. We’re not in the sturm and drang of THE WEST WING, but rather the territory of a silly sitcom like VEEP. Physical comedy, verbal banter, and just plain stupid stuff happens, and this cast is up to the challenge of delivering all of it. The director has found some of Houston's funniest, most likable actors.
Review: INSULT TO INJURY, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 5, 2024
Written by Kieran Dee and Grace Millie, who also star as Ellis and Kat respectively, and directed by Harriet Marsh, Insult to Injury tells the story of two content moderators on a famous social media site and how they deal with “misinformation, technology, responsibility, power and eating other people’s sins.”
Staged Reading of CALL YOUR MOTHER Comes to Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024
Chance Theater will present the first musical of our 2024 On The Radar (OTR) New Works Series, “Call Your Mother,” with music, book, and lyrics by Morgan Hollingsworth and directed by Chance Theater’s Literary Manager James Michael McHale.
Interview: Leith Burke Excited to Have DINNER WITH New FRIENDS
by Gil Kaan - Mar 28, 2024
Donald Margulies’ 2000 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Dinner With Friends opens April 5, 2024 at the Zephyr for a limited engagement (with a preview April 4th). Peter Allas directs the cast of: Jack Esformes, Marieh Delfino, Leith Burke, Amy Motta, Chala Savino and Rick Segall. Leith found time amidst rehearsals to discuss some behind the scenes of his Dinner prep.