I’ve seen a string of musicals based on popular films lately, and they’ve been a real mixed bag. So it was with some apprehension that I went to see “Once” on Broadway recently.
It turned out to be wonderful. A truly moving theatrical experience.
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Remember a few months ago, when I posted a video preview of “Ghost the Musical” from YouTube? Well, I’ve seen the show, and I’m here to tell you about it.
I’m glad they brought it to the stage, but they never should have made it a musical.
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Some while back, I was introduced to the 2001 film Wit starring Emma Thompson. The movie was gripping and fascinating, so naturally I was excited last weekend to see the stage production starring Cynthia Nixon from Sex in the City.
In a strange way, I enjoyed the show partially in spite of the lead, not necessarily because of her.
Right around Christmas, the Spielberg film “Warhorse” hit movie theaters, and I was intrigued — except, I hadn’t seen the Tony Award-winning stage play yet, which I was determined to do first.
This past weekend, I finally got to see the play. It was definitely worth the wait, though I admit to being surprised in a few ways. So here it is: my review of Warhorse.
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Last night I saw “Catch Me if You Can” starring Norbert Leo Butz and Aaron Tveit, based upon the 2002 film with Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio.
I absolutely and without reservation LOVED this show. And as my readers no doubt recognize from my sometimes scathing theatre posts, you don’t get completely appreciative reviews from me often.
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