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Aaron Krause

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  • Ordinary Americans Front Page

    World Premiere Co-Production Of Dramedy in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Jan 20th, 2020

    Ordinary Americans is a timely and relatable play about an early television sitcom which aired during the McCarthy era. Joseph McDonough's piece is world premiering in a strong co-production by GableStage and Palm Beach Dramaworks. The comedy-drama continues through Feb. 16 at GableStage, following a run at Dramaworks.

  • Equity Tour of Aladdin Front Page

    Disney Musical Stops In Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Jan 18th, 2020

    A national equity tour of Aladdin features spectacle and substance. Aladdin continues to enthrall with its magic and visuals. The Disney show is making stops in Florida.

  • American Son Front Page

    Riveting Drama by Christopher Demos-Brown in Miami

    By: Aaron Krause - Jan 13th, 2020

    American Son is a gripping tragedy about race in America today. Chistopher Demos-Brown's piece is a multi-faceted play in which marital, paternal and racial conflicts collide. A quartet of actors present impressively natural performances. American Son runs through Jan. 26 in Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center.

  • Villainous Company Front Page

    Suspenseful Play at South Florida's Primal Forces

    By: Aaron Krause - Dec 23rd, 2019

    Boca Raton-based Primal Forces presents a riveting production of Villainous Company. Three actresses thrive in their roles. The characters aren't quite whom they claim to be in Victor L. Cahn's suspensful play.

  • A Christmas Story: The Musical Front Page

    Stage Adaptation Of Beloved Film in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Dec 20th, 2019

    The professional, non-profit, regional Slow Burn Theatre Company is staging a rousing production of A Christmas Story: The Musical. The Ft. Lauderdale company's production runs through Dec, 29. A top-notch cast delivers as triple threats.

  • Everything Is Super Great Front Page

    World Premiere Of Comic-Drama In South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Dec 16th, 2019

    Everything is Super Great is a touching and relatable comic-drama. Stephen Brown's new play is receiving a co-world premiere production at Florida Atlantic University's professional company, Theatre Lab. The production runs through Sunday and features strong acting. The play might remind some of Terrence McNally, with its focus on themes such as the power of art and the importance of human connection.

  • The Music Man Front Page

    Meredith Willson Classic in South Florida.

    By: Aaron Krause - Dec 02nd, 2019

    The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton is mesmerizing folks with its production of The Music Man. This mounting features vivacious dancing, credible, energetic performances and solid design. The show runs through Dec. 28 and features the largest cast in The Wick's history. Broadway actor John Tartaglia stars as "Professor" Harold Hill.

  • A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum Front Page

    Classic Sondheim Musical in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 25th, 2019

    A highly physical and playful production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is on stage at MNM Theatre Company. The West Palm Beach-based nonprofit company features equity and non-equity Florida actors. Cast members shine in their roles, but the sound system needs improvement. The production runs through Dec. 8 in a South Florida theater season featuring several Sondheim works.

  • West Side Story Front Page

    Classic Musical In South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 23rd, 2019

    Broadway in Broward series kicks off strong with a heartfelt production of West Side Story. Broadway Palm's inaugural series production features talented triple threat performers. The production runs through Dec. 1.

  • Tootsie On Broadway Front Page

    Musical Adaptation Continues Through Jan. 5.

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 19th, 2019

    Tootsie features a Tony-winning performance by actor Santino Fontana. The musical adaptation of the popular 1982 film continues through Jan. 5. The stage show is a big, splashy and funny musical comedy.

  • Ain't Too Proud Front Page

    Jukebox Musical About The Temptations On Broadway

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 16th, 2019

    Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations is playing in Broadway. This show, while a jukebox musical, does more than string a series of hits together. The dancing is electric and the singing is expressive.

  • Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma Front Page

    Broadway's Circle In The Square Theatre

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 14th, 2019

    Revival of Oklahoma unearths a darker tale.Brightness and tension combine to create a memorable production. The production, directed by Daniel Fish, runs through January.

  • Falling In South Florida Front Page

    New City Players Presents Deanna Jent's Dramady

    By: Aaron Krause - Oct 21st, 2019

    Falling is a touching, honest look at a family caring for an autistic young man. New City Players' production presents a master class is naturalistic acting. The production runs through Sunday.

  • Les Miz Remains A Winner Front Page

    New Production Stops In Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Oct 17th, 2019

    New Production of Les Miserables immerses us in the dark, yet hopeful tale of redemption and the capacity for change. An equity U.S. touring production is docked in the Sunshine State. Jean Valjean is unrecognizable following his transformation, thanks to deft acting by Nick Cartell

  • A Streetcar Named Desire Front Page

    Tennessee Williams in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Oct 14th, 2019

    Palm Beach Dramaworks presents a shattering 'Streetcar.' Actors, design team shine in South Florida nonprofit, professional theater company's vivid mounting of Tennessee Williams' masterpiece.

  • Wiesenthal Performed Near Miami Front Page

    GableStage Mounts Play About Renowned Nazi Hunter

    By: Aaron Krause - Oct 08th, 2019

    Actor shines as Wiesenthal in GableStage production of one-character play. Tom Dugan's piece is laser focused, touching and funny. The play centers on the end of the humanitarian's "career" bringing former Nazis to justice.

  • Man Of La Mancha Front Page

    An MNM Theatre Company Production

    By: Aaron Krause - Sep 23rd, 2019

    West Palm Beach-based MNM Theatre Comapny delves deeper into Man of La Mancha. This production isn't just a showcase for great singers singing glorious songs. Director Bruce Linser emphacizes the darkness of the prison scenes. MNM's mounting features strong acting, singing.

  • Hairspray in Indianapolis Front Page

    A Beef & Boards Dinner Theater production

    By: Aaron Krause - Sep 13th, 2019

    Hairspray is receiving an exuberant production by Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis.The musical, based on John Waters' film, reminds us that we can each do our part to right wrongs. This production runs through Oct. 6.

  • When She Had Wings Front Page

    Family-Oriented Play In South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Sep 11th, 2019

    When She Had Wings brings history to life in a fun way. This play about a young girl who wishes to regain her ability to fly should appeal to all ages. Boca Raton-based Theatre Lab is mounting a charming, magical production.

  • Shakepeare's Macbeth Front Page

    A Production by Ft. Lauderdale's New City Players

    By: Aaron Krause - Aug 19th, 2019

    New City Players' dark and creepy Macbeth taps into the zeitgeist. This production in South Florida isn't perfect, but features admirable acting and vivid, foreboding sound effects. Ft. Lauderdale-based company's mounting runs through Sept. 1 in that city's downtown. For the most part, darkness shrouds the extremely intimate playing space, which offers a visceral theatrical experience.

  • More on National Black Theatre Festival Front Page

    Biennial Event Seeks to Inspire All

    By: Aaron Krause - Aug 14th, 2019

    American Theatre Critics Association members hold their annual conference to coincide with the National Black Theatre Festival. 'Black theater is for everyone,' a panelist tells critics during one of several discussions. This year's festival line-up ranged from well-known works to new plays. The event attracts black theater companies worldwide to perform productions from an African American perspective.

  • Murder For Two Front Page

    Popular Comic Murder Mystery

    By: Aaron Krause - Jul 27th, 2019

    Murder for Two is a zany treat at Suburban Miami's Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. Martin Landry gives a tour-de-force performance, playing more than a dozen murder suspects in hit musical comedy mystery. The two cast members prove multi-threats, as they not only act but play the piano like pros.

  • She Shorts Front Page

    Inaugural Series of Short Plays in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Jul 15th, 2019

    She Shorts is a series of short plays about women, by women.The series was borne out of a collaboration between Miami's City Theatre and Ft. Lauderdale's Thinking Cap Theatre. She Shorts is empowering, funny and thought-provoking. The inaugural series runs through Aug. 4.

  • Monty Python's Spamalot Front Page

    A South Florida Production By Entr'acte Theatrix

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 24th, 2019

    The semi-professional, educational-oriented Entr'acte Theatrix combines young, promising talent with seasoned veterans in its production of Monty Python's Spamalot. While the results are mixed, this production of the iconic Python musical thoroughly entertains. The Delray Beach-based company's production runs through the weekend.

  • Come From Away in Miami Front Page

    National Equity Tour Of Popular Musical

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 20th, 2019

    Come From Away renews our faith in the human race. The popular Broadway musical demonstrates people's innate capacity for kindness. An invigorating equity national touring production is playing in Miami.

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