The Ferryman, a feast of Irish storytelling in a breathtaking mix of genres, opened on Broadway seven months ago, and since then it’s gotten nine Tony nominations, best play awards from the New York Drama Critics Circle, the Outer Critics Circle, AND the Drama League…and an almost entirely new cast, the original British and Irish […]
Archives for May 22, 2019
The National Theatre announces its 12-show Broadway season
The new season scheduled for Washington’s National Theatre seems more promising, at this point, than the Washington Nationals season. The National Theatre will present seven musicals and five non-musicals, including a return of The Illusionists and Blue Man Group to our town; the Washington Nationals’ season presents a firm grip on fourth place in the […]
Review: Jubilee, Tazewell Thompson’s glorious tribute to The Fisk Jubilee Singers
Steeped in history and echoing with divine harmony, Jubilee is an event you won’t want to miss. A cast of thirteen singing actors – each a strong performer in their own right – work seamlessly to create the tight harmonies and soulful singing of the historic Fisk Jubilee Singers, famed in their day for touring […]
In the Movies: Aladdin, Lion King, Cats plus two nods to the Bard
Anyone watching television this week has probably viewed the onslaught of commercials for the Memorial Day weekend opening of Aladdin. It is the first of three major releases based on Broadway musicals that will hit the screens in 2019. DISNEY’s ALADDIN Release date: May 24, 2019. Story summary: A poor young lad finds a lamp […]