Kevin R. Free Sharon Washington Marjorie Johnson and Sean Dugan_Dot_Photo by Bill Brymer By PAM HARBAUGH LOUISVILLE, KY — Friday at the Humana Festival started with breakfast hugs from Les Waters, the artistic director of the Actors Theatre of Louisville, which runs the Humana. The theater offered breakfast at Milkwood restaurant...
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‘Bad Dog’ opens at Orlando Shakes
Production photo by Tony Firriolo features Orlando Shakes’ cast of “Bad Dog.” By PAM HARBAUGH The best theater organizations in this country not only produce excellent theater, but they also help birth new works. The Orlando Shakespeare Theatre does just that with its annual “Playfest!” and its affiliation with the acclaimed...
Review: Mad Cow Theatre’s ‘The Philadelphia Story’
By PAM HARBAUGH Old is new again with Mad Cow Theatre’s polished and winning production of “The Philadelphia Story.” Directed exquisitely by Aradhana Tiwari, designed to perfection by marvelous artists including scenic designer William Elliott, and brought to life by a top-notch cast led by the stunning Piper Rae Patterson, this...
See Mad Cow’s ‘The Philadelphia Story’
Scene from Mad Cow’s ‘The Philadelphia Story’ photo by Tom Hurst. By PAM HARBAUGH NOTE…REVIEW-US INTERRUPTUS… I am currently in New Orleans for the annual American Theatre Critics Association conference. I was hoping I could find some time to file a review on this most enjoyable show, but alas….HOWEVER, I wanted...
Review: Orlando Shakespeare Theatre ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Photo by Tony Firriolo features Kennedy Joy Foristall and Warren Kelley in Orlando Shakespeare Theatre’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ By PAM HARBAUGH ORLANDO — The story may be set in 1935 Alabama, but the themes ring with universality in the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre’s riveting production of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Masterfully...
Review: Cocoa Village Playhouse ‘West Side Story’
Dillon Giles and Isabel Prado in Cocoa Village Playhouse’s ‘West Side Story.’ Photo (detail) by Megan Abbott Photography. By PAM HARBAUGH From the first downbeat in the splendid overture to “West Side Story,” you know you are in for a treat with Cocoa Village Playhouse’ marvelously sung, beautifully staged and exquisitely...
Review: ‘It Runs in the Family’ at MCT
By PAM HARBAUGH A London hospital turns into a place for madcap antics in Ray Cooney’s farce “It Runs in the Family,” currently reaping laughs at Melbourne Civic Theatre. The ever-accelerating action in this farce revolves around Dr. David Mortimore (Gordon Ringer) as he is about to deliver an important speech...
Review: Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins: the Musical’ at Titusville Playhouse
Jeffrey Gauvin, Melissa Whitworth and Emma Budsberg in Titusville Playhouse’s ‘Mary Poppins: The Musical.’ Photo by Doug Lebo. By PAM HARBAUGH Childlike magic woven into a tender story combine into one of the most endearing productions you will see this season — Titusville Playhouse’s “Mary Poppins: The Musical.” Yes, TPI scored...
Review: ‘Crazy for You’ at Riverside Theatre
Photo of Riverside Theatre’s “Crazy for You” by Benjamin Hager. By PAM HARBAUGH The wild joy of terrific Tony Award winning choreography and big production numbers will leave you beaming at Riverside Theatre’s thoroughly entertaining, professional production of “Crazy for You.” This delightful musical, called the “New Gershwin Musical,” is a...
Review: Cocoa Village Playhouse’s ‘Twelve Angry Men’
This photo of Cocoa Village Playhouse’s ‘Twelve Angry Men’ was taken by Jonathan Goforth. By PAM HARBAUGH It may be 60 years old, but the thematic under pinnings of “Twelve Angry Men” are as relevant today as they were in the 1950s. They come out loud and clear in Cocoa Village...