By PAM HARBAUGH Yes, you may still want to GET OUT, but first, you have to COME BACK. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening and what’s NOT happening the remainder of this weekend. And…here’s hoping all you BREVARD CULTURE readers weathered Hurricane Matthew without too much damage. Theater MAURITIUS at...
Hurricanes and the Cultural Community
This public domain painting is by J. M. W. Turner – http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/joseph-mallord-william-turner-calais-pier, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=159747. By PAM HARBAUGH While heading to the theater or taking in an art exhibition might not be on the front of your mind right now, those who have had plans to take in a show might...
SPELVIN on TPI’s LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
By GEORGETTE SPELVIN Guest Critic “Little Shop of Horrors” is a “horror comedy rock musical” about a man and his plant. In the hands of Titusville Playhouse director Niko Stamos, it also is one hell of a reminder of how artistic directors become artistic directors, because it is a complete triumph...
AUDITIONS October 2016
MELBOURNE CIVIC THEATER will hold auditions 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 and 3, for A TUNA CHRISTMAS, in which two actors play a multitude of roles. The show runs Dec. 2 to 24. MCT is at 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne. Call 321-723-6935 or click here. HENEGAR CENTER will...
GET OUT! Sept. 30 to Oct. 2
By PAM HARBAUGH A smart new production opens tonight at Melbourne Civic Theatre, and two eye-popping big musicals continue their successful runs at Titusville Playhouse and the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse. And Playwrights Workshop presents three original one-acts at Surfside Playhouse. Add to that some great art and exciting music and...
RING OF FIRE at Riverside Theatre
By PAM HARBAUGH Riverside Theatre begins its new season with “Ring of Fire.” Opening Oct. 25 and running through Nov. 13, the professional show features the music of Johnny Cash and tells the story of “love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family.” It includes classic...
Commentary: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
By GEORGETTE SPELVIN Guest Critic Genesis tells us Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons. Audiences tell us they love Joseph a lot too, or this wouldn’t be the third go-round of “Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” for the Cocoa Village Playhouse. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim...
O.A.R. coming to King Center
By PAM HARBAUGH Pleasing the audience it what it’s all about when O.A.R. comes to the King Center Oct. 23. In fact, the group is calling its tour the “You Pick the Set Tour Florida.” When you buy your tickets or VIP upgrades at Applauze, you’ll have the opportunity to vote...
GET OUT! September 23 to 25
By PAM HARBAUGH Culture vultures have their own special way of noting the return of autumn — big musicals stirring to life on multiple stages in the area. Another sign is the reopening of Heidi’s Jazz Club after the owners take their yearly vacation to Austria where they pick up even...
COMMENTARY: Surfside’s EXTREMITIES
Matthew Hall and Madison Gomez in “Extremities” at Surfside Playhouse. Photo by Bryan Bergeron By MICHAEL THOMPSON Guest Critic With its provocative production of “Extremities,” Surfside Playhouse revives one of its best productions from years past. And in a word…”WOW.” Written by William Mastrosimone, “Extremities” is a disturbing dramatic look at...