By Barry Reszel When wilt thou save the people Oh, God of Mercy, when? The people, Lord, the people Not thrones and crowns but men! God save the people, for thine they are Thy children, as thy angels, fair Oh, save the people from despair God save the people! Everybody sing! Because if we ever
Even with strong talent on and off-stage, ‘Shout!’ is not much to shout about
By Barry Reszel It was called a “stale bag of candy” in a New York Times review of its 2006 off-Broadway run. And this research only came to light following an opening night at Metropolis that, despite some terrific talent, left this reviewer wondering why any artistic director today would choose to stage Shout! The
Problem solved—Addie Morales enlivens the Lincolnshire hills with a magnificent ‘Sound of Music’
By Barry Reszel The common question asked by Nonnberg Abbey nuns and casting directors alike when it comes to The Sound of Music — How do you solve a problem like Maria? This reviewer is thrilled to report that the Nick Bowling-directed production has nary a problem with this possible conundrum. Because Addie Morales, making
All are welcome as Broadway in Chicago hosts magnificent first ‘Prom’ of the season
By Barry Reszel Poignantly wrapped in a delicious anthemic and ballad-laden songbook, The Prom national tour gracing Chicago’s Cadillac Palace this week delivers to patrons all the feels of a truly outstanding Broadway production. A 2019 six-time Tony nominee and Drama Desk award winner for Outstanding Musical, The Prom made its world premiere at
Theo Ubique’s ‘Once Upon a Mattress’—and a directorial debut—delivers delight
By Barry Reszel First-time Director Landree Fleming has taken Theo Ubique Artistic Director Fred Anzevino’s inspired vision to pluck an old musical delight from obscurity (with a more-than-able assist from Casting Director Chris Pazdernik) to bring together a first-rate cast that delivers an absolutely charming production of Once Upon a Mattress. Celebrating six of 15
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