Posts by David Dixon
‘New York’ Wonderfully Honors a Musical Genius
Though Leonard Bernstein passed away in 1990, his music continues to be celebrated. Not only was Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story, composed by Bernstein, released last year, but a biographical film directed by and starring Bradley Cooper about the conductor/composer/pianist, “Maestro,” will be streaming on Netflix in 2023.
Read MoreDiversionary’s Emotional ‘Eighty-Sixed’ Embraces Hope
Stories from the past are often relevant to modern times. That is very much on display in Diversionary Theatre’s strong world premiere staging of the musical, Eighty-Sixed.
Read MoreA Relatable and Unique Family in Moxie’s Impactful ‘Mother…’
Some shows and films benefit by dramatically depicting true stories from a fresh perspective. While Moxie Theatre’s fantastic production of Mother of the Maid features Joan of Arc (Mikaela Rae Macias), the drama focuses on her mom, Isabelle (Executive Artistic Director, Jennifer Eve Thorn).
Read MoreMystery at OnStage Playhouse Leads to Dark Reveals
Sometimes, it is best to go into a theatre not knowing much about the show’s plot. While many critics have discussed productions of The Other Place, in depth, that arguably takes away from the journey that the audience goes on with the main character, Juliana Smithton (Tina Machele Brown).
Read MoreEmotions Run Deep in Cygnet’s Great Staging of ‘Water…’
Drug addiction and war are two things that are difficult for many people to recover from. These topics are explored through characters attempting to overcome their inner demons in Cygnet Theatre’s terrific and riveting production of Water by the Spoonful.
Read MoreTurnkey Theatre’s Production of ‘Iris & the Axe’ Offers Spooky Suspense for Halloween
Gamebooks, particularly the “Choose Your Own Adventure” series, can be a lot of fun, since readers are in control of how the plot progresses. The “Choose Your Own Adventure” format is replicated in Turnkey Theatre’s production of the new gothic mystery audio play, Iris and the Axe.
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