Monthly Archives: October 2011
Much Ado About Something
Okay, I’m not making “much” ado so much as “some” ado, and having written that I can see why Shakespeare used ”much” instead of ”some,” it’s a much better turn of phrase. But I digress. Two bits of news that I came upon in close juxtaposition and are both related to one of my favorite of the Bard’s comedies. … Continue reading
Patrick Stewart – Classic Conversation
This year the Shakespeare Theater Company (STC) is hosting a series of events where the Artistic Director, Michael Khan, has Lipton-esque conversations with well-known classical actors they came out of the gate strong with their first guest, none other than Sir Patrick Stewart. Yes captain Picard himeslef! Not only did I get to go see … Continue reading
Les Misérables – 25th Anniversary Production
When an iconic show like Les Mis gets a major “overhaul” what is a dedicated theater-phile to do but go see it and compare it to all the other production of the show that they’ve seen. The 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables is very, very good; I might even go so far as … Continue reading
Hugh Jackman – Back on Broadway
FINALLY, I have been waiting years, quite literally years, to see this man sing and dance on stage again. This is his concert perfromance that he debuted in San Francisco earlier this year (much to my consternation) and then took to Toronto over the summer (that was almost close enough for me to make the trip) … Continue reading
The Heir Apparent
Who out there doesn’t love an early 18th century French farce written in verse? Okay, pretty much everyone who isn’t an early 18th century French poet; but they have not seen the Shakespeare Theater Company’s new production of “The Heir Apparent”. I laughed so hard I cried, tears streaming down my face, holding my sides, … Continue reading
