By Dale King Delray Beach Playhouse has set up its main stage for “one singular sensation” — the musical A Chorus Line — which has returned to South Florida for a three-week summer run that already packed DBP’s audience space and drew standing ovations at opening shows in its first weekend. The production — conceived and originally directed and choreographed by esteemed … [Read more...]
Irving Berlin revue sparkles at Wick thanks to stellar cast
Creative limitations can lead to positive results. Take, for instance, I Love a Piano, a revue built from the song trunk of pop composer-lyricist Irving Berlin which dates back to 1990, the year after he passed away at the age of 101. Applying to the Berlin estate for the performance rights of his musical library for a one-night AIDS benefit, the show’s co-creators Ray … [Read more...]
Slick ‘Plaid’ at the Wick; Shakespeare fest’s ‘Shrew’ take works
If you prefer your theatrical entertainment to be less than Shakespearean, The Wick Theatre is serving up a solid production of an enduring piece of musical foolishness, Forever Plaid. This parody and celebration of Eisenhower-era close harmony guy groups has been amusing audiences — off-Broadway, in regional theaters and around the globe — for the past 27 years. And … [Read more...]