Rachel Greshes, Terrence Girard and Mark Blackledge in Melbourne Civic Theatre’s “Fox on the Fairway.” Photo by Pam Harbaugh By PAM HARBAUGH Inhibition gets kicked to the curb in Melbourne Civic Theatre’s tightly drawn, high romp take of Ken Ludwig’s “The Fox on the Fairway.” As if Mr. Ludwig’s farce about...
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Review: Cocoa Village Playhouse ‘Rent’
Matthew Booker, Johnathan Shepherd and Patrick Marshall in ‘Rent’ at Cocoa Village Playhouse. By PAM HARBAUGH Cocoa Village Playhouse turned 25 this season. Over the years, it has grown in stature and now is a producer of consistently fine, traditional musicals. It has taken occasional tentative leaps in its vision for...
nFOCUS: Steven Heron and ‘Parade’
By PAM HARBAUGH I am starting a new video series for BrevardCulture.com. It’s called “nFOCUS.” The series will include discussions with area artists about their work. First up is Steven Heron, who discusses his direction of the Titusville Playhouse production of “Parade.” When I wrote for the paper, I yearned to...
Review-ish: Henegar Center production of ‘Cry-Baby the Musical’
Photo by Dana Niemeier By PAM HARBAUGH As mentioned in an earlier post, I’m demurring a bit as a theater critic when it comes to the Henegar Center due to my growing professional relationship with the organization. However, I also warned that I couldn’t stay quiet if a production prompted a...
Review: Cocoa Village Playhouse ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Jeffrey Hoy as Tevye in Cocoa Village Playhouse’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’ Photo by Goforth Photography. By PAM HARBAUGH With the world changing all about him, a father’s love remains the only constant in Cocoa Village Playhouse’s good-natured and very long production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” In case you’ve been...
Review: Titusville Playhouse’s ‘Parade’
Cast of ‘Parade’ at Titusville Playhouse. By PAM HARBAUGH Antisemitism and corruption collide into Titusville Playhouse’s spellbinding and artful production of the modern musical, “Parade.” Wait. Don’t start thinking clowns and jugglers and people on floats. This is an unsettling drama and the title is ironic. The music is frequently minor...
A Theater Critic: To Be or Not To Be
A rehearsal of ‘Snowfall,’ with Pete Jacobsen, Shane Frampton, Nadine Antaillia and Lauren Maleski. Photo by Dana Niemeier. By PAM HARBAUGH The so-called “Chinese Wall” in newspapers disappeared a long time ago, inviting advertising to mingle with editorial. Marketing was not far behind, prompting the push to make reporters all “rock...
Review: Orlando Shakes’ ‘Bad Dog
Elizabeth T. Murff & Ginger Lee McDermott in “Bad Dog.” Photo by Tony Firriolo By PAM HARBAUGH Grit and glamor, honesty and humor and, yes, love and hate, combine in Jennifer Hoppe-House’s remarkable new play, “Bad Dog,” currently on stage in a beautiful and stirring production at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. This...
Review: ‘Memphis’ at Riverside Theatre
By PAM HARBAUGH VERO BEACH, FL — A compelling story, electrifying dance and soul-stirring music come together in a the highly theatrical, professional production of the musical “Memphis,” on stage now at Riverside Theatre. The storied success of this show begins with its concept – present a story rife with universal...
Day Four…Humana Fest delivers with two surprises
Actors Theatre_Photo by Kertis Creative By PAM HARBAUGH LOUISVILLE, KY — The final day of the 2015 Humana Festival at the Actors Theatre of Louisville ended with a bang. No whimpers here. For us, it began with “That High Lonesome Sound,” a collaborative work by playwrights Jeff Augustin, Diana Grisanti, Cory...