Fasten Seat Belts; Another Blitz — Patsy Cline, Electra, Grounded
Wish me discipline. Other pursuits, mainly a predictable income job to which I am just adjusting, have kept me from the keyboard. “All work…..” as they say. Catching up is … Continue reading
Heathers: The Musical — Vulcan Lyric at the Prince
Satire depends so much on how you play the joke. Especially when the satire is a dark comedy. Be too transparent, and you lose the bite of your gambit. Get … Continue reading
Xanadu — Mazeppa Productions at Christ Church Neighborhood House
“Xanadu” is a musical that makes fun of itself and the 1980 movie on which it is based. Douglas Carter Beane’s tongue was so far embedded in his cheek when … Continue reading
Little Shop of Horrors — Bristol Riverside Theatre
Bristol Riverside Theatre’s “Little Shops of Horrors” is proof a basic model can serve a durable classic as well as a luxury vehicle with all the bells and whistles. Susan … Continue reading