I have come across some uber theatre fans since I started writing this column but today’s subject is by far the most fanatical I’ve ever seen. He has been attending theatre for 6... Read more
Paul Scanlan is currently making his ninth appearance at Signature Theatre as the conflicted son Jean-Michel in La Cage aux Folles. Past Signature appearances include The Rat Pack Cabaret,... Read more
Put yourself back in 1983 for a moment my fellow readers. It was the beginning of the AIDS crisis and Broadway was starting to feel the effects. Many great talents such as choreographer Ron... Read more
Over the years many musicals have gotten the short end of the stick in terms of having widespread notoriety. What makes a musical click with audiences and producers is anybody’s guess so the... Read more
Theater J’s new Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr may be new to our area but he comes with a very impressive list of credits within the administrative and creative sides of theatre. Bef... Read more
Musicals about baseball and particularly baseball players as a rule have never been totally successful as stage pieces. Damn Yankees is of course an exception but that show invented a story... Read more
Master Sergeant David Murray holds a very prestigious position that I’m sure many musicians would like to have, but few can actually obtain. MSgt Murray has been a member of the... Read more
John Scherer is making his dramatic Arena Stage debut. He portrays President Lyndon Baines Johnson’s longtime assistant Walter Jenkins in the political drama All the Way. John last app... Read more
Many words can be used to describe legendary singer Johnny Mathis but I think the best one might be longevity. He has been performing for 60 years, has 68 albums to his credit and at age 80... Read more
You are probably looking at J. Mallory McCree and asking “Hmm, where have I seen him before?” Well, if you were lucky enough to see Marcus; or The Secret of Sweet at Studio Theat... Read more