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by Colin Thomas | Jul 26, 2025 | Review
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again] is kind of like a trampoline park for actors: it gives them a great workout and a chance to show off their skills as they bounce from one Shakespearean play to the next, trying to get them all done...
by Colin Thomas | Jul 21, 2025 | Review
To me, this production of The Mousetrap feels like one of those fantastically diverting mechanical toys I used to get on Christmas mornings — and that I still sometimes give on Christmas mornings. The play isn’t deeply meaningful, but there’s joy in the mechanics —...
by Colin Thomas | Jul 19, 2025 | Review
Peter Jorgensen’s directorial vision is crystal clear in this production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, he has assembled a stellar team to realize that vision, and his sure hand makes for a luxurious evening at the theatre. Based on a novel by Roald Dahl, the...
by Colin Thomas | Jul 19, 2025 | Review
I’m going to hold off on my assessment for a little bit and give you some context. I love a good bimbo and the character Elle Woods in the musical Legally Blonde is one of the best. A Malibu princess who has a 4.0 grade average — in fashion merchandising — Elle is...
by Colin Thomas | Jul 15, 2025 | Review
The material isn’t immortal, but it’s substantial enough and the production is perfect. Yep, that’s what I said: perfect. Jessie Nelson’s book for the musical is based on the movie, which was written by Adrienne Shelly. In the story, a waitress and piemaker named...
