“Wit” on Broadway

February 4, 2012

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.

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“Warhorse” on stage

January 27, 2012

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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“Catch Me if You Can”

April 23, 2011

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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