by Colin Thomas | Apr 19, 2026 | Review
Physically, this production of Shrek the Musical is as handsome as all get-out — and there’s a lot of talent on the stage. That said, on opening night, it took quite a while before I was emotionally engaged. Let’s get into all that. But first, a quick synopsis...
by Colin Thomas | May 16, 2025 | Review
If you don’t have a Tony and Maria, you don’t have a West Side Story. This CTORA production has both — in spades. And a lot more. Although it’s semi-professional, under the direction of Chris Adams, this is a startlingly strong mounting of one of the most breathtaking...
by Colin Thomas | Apr 28, 2025 | Review
It’s hard to overcome such inane material, but this production of 9 to 5: The Musical boasts three strong leads. This musical is, of course, based on the 1980 film, which grew out of an idea by Jane Fonda, and starred Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton in her first...