Brevard Ballet Academy ‘My Christmas Dream’ 2015 for Elena Shokhina. Photos by Kevin Roberts By PAM HARBAUGH It’s now or never for those shows you’ve been putting off…and a ballet you’ve been anticipating. Here are the productions which will get you in the right mood for the even faster pace to...
REVIEW: OST ‘STARCATCHER’ — Imagination on Steroids
Topher Embrey (Ted), Stephen James Anthony (Peter/Boy); and James Putnam (Prentiss) star in Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s production of the Tony Award Winning musical comedy, Peter and the Starcatcher. Photo by Tony Firriolo. By PAM HARBAUGH In the time of year that’s embued with magic and wonder, Orlando Shakespeare Theater chooses something...
CAROLINE HINTON in Christmas Concert
By PAM HARBAUGH One of the area’s most wonderful vocalists, Caroline Hinton, will bring her special holiday program, “An Enchanted Christmas,” to the stage 7 p.m. Sunday in the Scott Center at Holy Trinity Episcopal Upper Academy in Melbourne. Also featured on stage will be a chamber orchestra led by Daniel...
Gabby Links: Copying without Crediting
By PAM HARBAUGH You probably know those celebrated cases where theaters have changed a playwright’s script without permission. That’s a huge no-no and opens the door for a huge lawsuit, which is what happened to the Asolo Rep when its director took out chunks of Brian Friel’s “Philadelphia, Here I Come.”...
LIZ LARK-RILEY says ‘Go see this show.’
This is Ms. Lark-Riley’s final review of Brevard theater. Brevard Culture is giving her a platform, partly because it is the right thing to do for a colleague, and partly in hopes that you heed its call and “Go see this show.” The photo is by Pam Harbaugh. By LIZ LARK-RILEY...
Cultural Traditions Enhance Holidays
The Brevard Ballet Academy under the direction of Elena Shokhina. Photo by Kevin Roberts. By PAM HARBAUGH Making wonderful memories is important all the time, but especially so during the holidays. And there’s no better provider of golden memories than Brevard’s cultural community. There are just so many wonderful offerings right...
VIDEO: ‘Scrooge the Musical’ at Titusville Playhouse
Titusville Playhouse’s ‘Scrooge the Musical,’ photos by Doug Lebo. By PAM HARBAUGH Titusville Playhouse has the perfect holiday offering that’s sure to please — “Scrooge the Musical.” Below you’ll find a video designed to not only tickle you but also to entreat you to engage in some good family tradition during...
WIZARD OF OZ is fun and lively at Henegar
Henegar Center’s production of “The Wizard of Oz,” photos by Dana Niemeier By PAM HARBAUGH Audiences are off to see the Wizard in the Henegar Center’s fun, lively and oh-so-colorful production of the musical “The Wizard of Oz.” The show, directed by Hank Rion, is such a delight. Although Mr. Rion...
VIDEO: WIZARD OF OZ enchants at Henegar
From the Henegar Center’s ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ Photo by Dana Niemeier By PAM HARBAUGH It was all you could do not to sing along with the Henegar’s absolutely adorable production of “The Wizard of Oz. From sets and costumes and cast and crew, this production is a sweet treat for...
AUDITIONS December 2015
By PAM HARBAUGH THE HENEGAR will hold preliminary auditions December 13 and 14 for three shows. “Nice Work If You Can Get It” which runs March 4 to 20. “Big Fish,” which runs May 6 to 22. Auditions for the two musicals will be held at the same time, 7 p.m....