High School Musical Book by David Simpatico Based on the Disney Channel original movie written by Peter Barsocchini Directed by Jeff Calhoun Produced by Disney at National Theatre Reviewed by Jonny Perl Personally, I am not a fan of the entire “High School Musical” phenomenon. The 2006 Disney Channel original movie featured a completely forgettable […]
The Phantom Tollbooth
Music and Lyrics by Arnold Black and Sheldon Harnick Based on the book by Norton Juster Directed by Timothy A. McDonald Produced by The Kennedy Center Reviewed by Jonny Perl Imagine a show that teaches kids academic subjects such as words and numbers, as well as explores subjects like the power of thinking, overcoming fear, […]
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden Based upon the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett Directed by Michael J. Bobbit Produced by Adventure Theatre Reviewed by Jonny Perl Like a ballet that tells a story, The Secret Garden opens with a series of magnificent tale-telling dances. A snake in India is cleverly charmed. Mary’s parents suffer a horrid death […]
The Jungle Book
The first review from Kids Stages – our new coverage of theatre for and by kids. ___________________________ THE JUNGLE BOOK A musical based on the book by Rudyard Kipling Music and lyrics by Daniel Levy Book and lyrics by April-Dawn Gladu Directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer Produced by Imagination Stage Reviewed by Johnny Perl The […]