Michael Shawn Lewis, Elizabeth Dimon and Lisa Manuliin the Caldwell Theatre's Something's Afoot.(Photo by Sean Lawson)By Hap ErsteinBOCA RATON -- Throughout its history, the most outstanding element of Caldwell Theatre productions has been its scenic designs, nearly all by the tirelessly inventive Tim Bennett.So you have to wonder with the murder mystery musical spoof … [Read more...]
2009 Carbonell Awards ceremony: Downsized by necessity, and better off for it
Beth Dimon, who won a Carbonellfor her portrayal of Florence Foster Jenkinsin ‘Souvenir’ (above), sang at the awards ceremony.By Hap Erstein You can argue all night long about the relative merits of the winners at Monday evening’s 33rd annual Carbonell Awards — and don’t think that members of the South Florida theater community won’t expend the energy to do exactly that. … [Read more...]
Bests of 2008: Theater
Nanique Gheridian (center) stole the show inPalm Beach Dramaworks' production of 'Benefactors.'By Hap Erstein 1. Master Class (Maltz Jupiter Theatre) — The interweaving of the life of opera great Maria Callas, her tempestuous public coaching sessions and Terrence McNally’s musings on the nature of art makes for exciting theater, but it needs a powerful actress in the … [Read more...]