Category Archives: On the Road
On the Road: The King and I at Walnut Street Theatre
The Walnut Street Theatre, the oldest and most subscribed to operating theatre in the country, is currently offering the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, The King and I, to the delight of Philadelphia theatre audiences. It’s easy to see why this great musical continues to endure even after 60 years. The themes of love, loss, and identity still resonate with modern audiences, and the songs- particularly “Hello Young Lovers,” I Whistle a Happy Tune,” and “I Have Dreamed”- are timeless. Continue reading
Shall We Chat? Rachel York on Playing Anna in The King and I at Walnut Street Theatre
I went up to Philadelphia to see the multi-talented Rachel York perform the role of Anna in The King and I at Walnut Street Theatre and as usual – Rachel York acted and sang the role so beautifully. I had a chance to ask Rachel about playing Anna and her royal visit to Walnut Street Theatre. Continue reading
Children’s Theatre Rules at Philadelphia’s Barrymore Awards
I made my annual trip to Philadelphia to attend their annual theatre awards called The Barrymore Awards. It’s always a very fun evening where the local theatre community comes together to cheer each other on and to celebrate the very … Continue reading
New Column Debuts: ‘A Quick 5′ For Cyndy A. Marion
Welcome to “A Quick 5.” This column poses 5 questions to people working in all aspects of the theatre. Some people you will recognize and some will be brand new to you. I have been working in the theatre for over … Continue reading
On the Road: The World Premiere of ‘Newsies: The Musical’ at Papermill Playhouse
I confess that the 1992 cult Disney movie, Newsies, is a piece of childhood nostalgia for me. After all, I watched the movie in middle school, sang a selection of songs from it in high school chorus, and remember my … Continue reading
On the Road: Jekyll and Hyde at The Apollo Civic Theatre in Martinsburg, WV
One man’s battle with his dual nature comes alive on stage at Martinsburg’s The Apollo Civic Theatre. The musical is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella with added twists from Leslie Bricusse who wrote the book and lyrics and … Continue reading
On the Road: Hugging the Shoulder, in New Orleans, Louisiana
If you are wondering why I am posting this on MD Theatre Guide there are 2 reasons: (1) To make you aware of what’s happening outside of our Washington Metro Area theatrical bubble, and (2) Because this play deserves to … Continue reading
42nd Street at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, New York
While in Upstate New York, we decided to take in a performance of one of the most well-known good time, old-fashioned musicals in the American musical theatre canon- 42nd Street. The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, in Auburn, New York, undertook this ambitious, … Continue reading
