New Pirandello Adaptation at Walden Makes for Accessible Absurdism
Oliver Cox Caitlin Sullivan, Evelyn Cooley, Spencer Wells, Travis Ryan & Catherine Young in Six Characters in Search of an Author. Photo – Walden Theatre.Six Characters in Search of an Authorby...
View ArticleAndrew Kipe Named Director of Louisville Orchestra
Entire contents are copyright © 2013 Arts-Louisville. All rights reserved.The Louisville Orchestra moved another step closer to long-term stability with the appointment of Andrew Kipe as its new...
View ArticlePlay about Martin Luther King’s Last Night Poses Important Questions
Dominique Morisseau and Larry Powell in The Mountaintop. Photo – Bill Brymer.The MountaintopBy Katori HallDirected by Giovanna SardelliReview by Rachel WhiteEntire contents are copyright © 2013, Rachel...
View ArticleNew Musical Revue from Wayward Is “A Gem”
The cast of An Evening with Broadway's Greatest Villians. Photo – Katie Hay.An Evening with Broadway’s Greatest VillainsDirected and choreographed by Kathy Todd-ChaneyMusical Direction by Joshua...
View ArticleStageOne Brings Trademark Quality to “Pooh,” with First Sensory-Friendly...
Images from House at Pooh Corner. Photos – Hannah Wemitt.House at Pooh CornerBased on the book by A.A. MilneAdapted by Bettye KnappDirected by Andrew D. HarrisReviewed by Keith WaitsEntire contents are...
View ArticleTalented and Energetic Cast Overcome Slender Plot to Make “The Addams Family”...
The cast of The Addams Family. Photo – Broadway in Louisville.The Addams FamilyBook by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice Music & Lyrics by Andrew LippaDirected by Jerry ZaksReview by Kathi E.B....
View ArticleKentucky Opera and UofL Combine to Present Double Bill of Fresh One Acts
Cesar Mendez-Silvagnoli, Danielle Messina & Marco Cammarota in The King's Man. Photo – Jan Abbot Photography.The King’s Man / Danse RusseComposed by Paul MoravecWritten by Terry TeachoutDirected by...
View Article17 Questions for Beth Tantanella, Actor
By Brian WalkerEntire contents are copyright © 2013, Brian Walker. All rights reserved.Beth Tantanella is a recent graduate of University of Louisville and has quickly made herself known in the theatre...
View ArticleEarly Christopher Durang Play Remains Relevant at Bellarmine
Katherine Thesing & Jacob Arnold in Baby with the Bathwater. Photo – Carlos Chavarria.Baby with the BathwaterBy Christopher DurangDirected by Carlos-Manuel ChavarriaReviewed by Keith WaitsEntire...
View ArticleClassic Thriller Is Given a Strong Production at Hayswood
Carrie Cooke Ketterman and Jeff Ketterman in Wait Until Dark. Photo – Hayswood Theatre.Wait Until DarkBy Frederick KnottDirected by Bob TrinkleReviewed by Keith Waits.Entire contents are copyright ©...
View ArticleThink You Know Your Poe? Frazier History Museum May Surprise You!
Tony Dingman and Kelly Moore in An Evening of Poe. Photo – Frazier History Museum.An Evening with PoeBy Edgar Allan PoeStaged and performed by Kelly Moore, Eric Frantz & Tony DingmanReviewed by...
View ArticleClassical and Neo-Classical Forms Merge in Studio Connections
Saligia dancers from Studio Connections. Photo – Wade Bell.2013 Studio ConnectionsReviewed by Kathi E.B. Ellis.Entire contents are copyright © 2013 Kathi E.B. Ellis. All rights reserved.As the...
View ArticleThe Bard’s Town Brings Funny and Touching “RX” to Louisville
Brian Hinds and Beth Tantanella in Kate Fodor's RX. Photo – The Bard's Town.RXWritten by Kate FodorDirected by Tad ChitwoodReview by Keith WaitsEntire contents are copyright © 2013 Keith Waits. All...
View ArticleCenterStage Exceeds Expectations and Meets the Challenge of “Les Miserables”
Monty Fields and Glenna Godsey as the Thenardiers in Les Miserables.Photo – CenterStage.Les MiserablesBased on the novel by Victor HugoBook and Lyrics by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain BoublilMusic by...
View ArticleEve Theatre’s “Bingo!” Finds Good Moments Despite Uneven Script and Score
Bingo! The Winning MusicalBook by Michael Heitzman and Ilene ReidMusic & Lyrics by Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid and David HolcenbergDirected by Nancy HooverReviewed by Craig Nolan HighleyEntire...
View ArticleInterview with Christy Corbitt Miller, Louisville Ballet
Christy Corbitt Miller dancing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Photo by Peter Mueller. by Scott DowdEntire contents copyright ©2013 Fearless Designs, Inc. All rights reserved.The appearance of the...
View ArticleDon't Have Two Hours to Spare? The Alley Gives You "The Princess Bride" in 30...
Edward Streeter, Joey Arena, Jenna Bain, Kenn Parks and Christie Troxell in Cliffnotes of Insanity. Photo – Emily Browne.Cliffnotes of Insanity: The Princess Bride in 30 MinutesBy Ray RobinsonDirected...
View Article17 Questions for Janet Morris
Janet Morris with Rick Fletcher in Southern Hospitality.Photo – Little Colonel Playhouse.By Brian WalkerEntire contents are copyright © 2013, Brian Walker. All rights reserved.Janet Morris is an actor,...
View ArticleEvening of One-Act Plays Opens New Bunbury Season
The cast of the Bunbury Dramedy Festival.Photo – Bunbury Theatre.The Bunbury Dramedy FestivalUnwrap Your Candy and Wildwood Park - By Doug WrightFor Whom the Southern Belle Tolles - by Christopher...
View ArticleBroad Satire of Tennessee Williams Provides Silly Night of Theatre
Rick O' Daniel-Munger, Barb O' Daniel Munger, Grace Poganski, Magdalena Hartman, George Robert Bailey, Kelly Karp & Sean Childress in The Glass Mendacity. Photo – Louisville Repertory Company.The...
View ArticleClassic Thriller at Derby Dinner Playhouse Might Make You Jump Out of Your Seat
Brian Bowman as Clifford and David Myers as Sidney in Deathtrap. Photo – Derby Dinner Playhouse.DeathtrapWritten by Ira LevinDirected by Bekki Jo SchneiderReviewed by Keith WaitsEntire contents are...
View ArticleThe Action and Mystery Deepen in Theatre [502]’s Serial Play
Scott Anthony, Douglas Scott Sorensen, Alexandra Sweatt & Becca Willenbrink in The Stranger and Ludlow Quinn. Photo – Theatre [502].The Stranger and Ludlow Quinn, Chapter Five: All Soul’s...
View ArticleTheatre [502] Closes Its Third Season with “Auctioning the Ainsleys”
Leah Michelle Roberts and Erica McClure in Auctioning the Ainsleys. Photo – Theatre [502]. Auctioning the AinsleysBy Laura SchellhardtDirected By Amy AttawayReviewed by Keith WaitsTheatre [502] has...
View ArticleStill in Residence at Actors Theatre: Interview with William McNulty
William McNulty as Van Helsing in Fifth Third Bank's Dracula. Photo - Bill Brymer.By Keith WaitsEntire contents are copyright © 2013 Keith Waits. All rights reserved.Keith Waits: What was your first...
View ArticleSouthern Hospitality
Sharon Cardwell, Candy Thomas, Katie Hay and Martha Frazier inSouthern Hospitality. Photo – Little Colonel Playhouse.By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie WootenDirected by Jeff MangumReviewed by...
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