Aaron Krause
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The Gay Naked Play Front Page
Risque Theater Piece in South Florida
By: - Aug 27th, 2018Theater Artist Ronnie Larsen is kicking off his four-play season in South Florida with a highly-suggestive play. The Gay Naked Play features full nudity -- discretion is highly advised. David Bell's play contains unapologetic humor which some might find offensive, a la The Book of Mormon.
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White Guy On The Bus Front Page
Southeastern Premiere of Bruce Graham Play
By: - Aug 21st, 2018White Guy On the Bus is an unflinchingly honest look at racism, perception, political correctness and other topics. A riveting southeastern premiere is playing at GableStage near Miami. The entire cast and crew create a tense filled evening of theater that you should not miss.
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Come To South Florida's Cabaret Front Page
Iconic Musical In Suburban Miami
By: - Aug 14th, 2018Area Stage Company's Cabaret reminds us of turmoil in today's world. Respected South Florida theater company scores a triumph with a vivacious mounting of Kander and Ebb's classic. ASC's interpretation of the 1998 Broadway revival runs through Aug. 26.
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Constellations Collide In South Florida Front Page
New City Players Closes Season with Nick Payne Play
By: - Aug 10th, 2018Ft. Lauderdale's New City Players concludes season with a mixed-bag production of Constellations.Actors are convincingly sweet, touching and argumentative in play about the multiverse and quantum mechanics. Skillful lighting and sound effects help make New City Players' production riveting.
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I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Front Page
Revised Script of Popular Musical In South Florida
By: - Aug 06th, 2018West Palm Beach's MNM Theatre Company mounts an I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change for the 21st Century. The production's additions include a focus on technology in dating and updated cultural references. A vigorous quartet of performers prove multi-threats with their strong singing and acting.
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The Big Bang In Suburban Miami Front Page
Musical-Comedy Send-up at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
By: - Jul 30th, 2018The Big Bang is presented as a backer's audition for a musical behemoth that's destined to be a sure-fire flop. This musical-within-a-musical returns by popular demand for the third time at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. Two actors, accompanied by a talented musician on the keyboard, deftly play multiple roles in a whirlwind theatrical experience. The Big Bang is one of Actors' Playhouse' most loved shows in its 30-year history,
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Five Women Wearing The Same Dress Front Page
Comic Drama near Miami
By: - Jul 23rd, 2018Five Women Wearing the Same Dress speaks to today's male-dominated society, while also producing laughs.The Alan Ball comic drama runs through Aug. 12 at Miami Lakes' Main Street Players venue. Despite some flaws, the company turns in a solid production of a play that unites a group of women.
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Annual ATCA Conference in Wisconsin Front Page
Critics gather at American Players Theatre
By: - Jul 21st, 2018American Players Theatre is nestled amid the beauty of southwest Wisconsin's countryside. The American Theatre Critics Association gathers in hills of rural Wisconsin for theatergoing and discussion. This year's APT line-up features strong acting, design work. American Players Theatre focuses on the classics.
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The Big D in South Florida Front Page
World Premiere of Comic-Drama near Ft. Lauderdale
By: - Jul 03rd, 2018The Big D has a dual personality as a play, with some of the material risque and lively, while other moments are tender and tragic. Michael Mizerany's new work is having its world premiere at Wilton Manor's Abyss Theater. Prolific theater artist Ronnie Larsen is directing the play, featuring some strong acting.
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I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard Front Page
Play by Halley Feiffer in South Florida
By: - Jun 25th, 2018I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard mixes absurdism, tragedy and pathos. Halley Feiffer's two-hander receives a mostly strong production at suburban Miami's GableStage. A strong pair of actors triumph in riveting production.
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Mr. Parker Plays South Florida Front Page
World Premiere By Prolific Playwright Michael McKeever
By: - Jun 18th, 2018Mr. Parker is a touching comedy-drama by versatile theater artist Michael McKeever. The piece, a three-hander, is receiving an impressive world premiere at Island City Stage near Ft. Lauderdale. A trio of actors sparkle in an all-around strong production.
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Art in South Florida Front Page
Tony Award Winning Comedy by Yasmina Reza
By: - Jun 16th, 2018New City Players is offering an explosive, comic production of Yasmina Reza's provocative Art. This comedy focuses on how perception can impact relationships. Actors excel in roles that require seamless shifts between subtlety and big acting choices.
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Into the Woods in South Florida Front Page
Classic Musical by Lightning Bolt Productions
By: - Jun 11th, 2018New Southern Florida theater company's production of Into The Woods is mostly a success. The director's approach suggests the innocence our youth has lost in the aftermath of tragedies. Mostly, this production leaves Into the Woods intact.
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City Theatre's Summer Shorts Front Page
Popular Play Festival in Miami
By: - Jun 09th, 2018City Theatre's Summer Shorts is in its 23rd year of entertaining southeast Florida audiences This year's line-up is diverse. A pleasantly surprisingly, unseasonal "Short" opens this year's festival
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New Holocaust Play by Moisés Kaufman Front Page
The Album at Miami New Drama's Colony Theatre
By: - May 30th, 2018The Album focuses on little-known collection of photographs of Nazis partying near Aushwitz.A play by Moisés Kaufman, of Tectonic Theater Project fame, is in development. South Florida audiences are seeing snippets of this new play, running for four performances.
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Shrek The Musical Near Miami Front Page
Stage Adaptation of Popular Animated Film
By: - May 29th, 2018Minimalism proves magical in Area Stage Company's production of Shrek The Musical. It's easy to buy into the world onstage despite visible and simple theatrical magic. Director's approach frames the show as a troupe of players at a modern Renaissance faire.
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Avenue Q in Southern Florida Front Page
Potty Mouthed Puppet Show at MNM Theatre Company
By: - May 28th, 2018A production of the raunchy Avenue Q at West Palm Beach-based MNM Theatre Company proves a winner. Puppet work and acting shine in show that parodies Sesame Street, children's programming. The seemingly lighthearted Avenue Q is intended for mature audiences.
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Victor/Victoria in Southern Florida Front Page
Live Adaptation of Popular Film at Stage Door Theater
By: - May 24th, 2018Stage Door Theater near Ft. Lauderdale mounts an elaborate production of Victor/Victoria. Lavish costumes and scenery combine with style and slapstic in an enthralling musical theater experience. Triple threats are at the top of their craft in this can't-miss production.
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Equus in South Florida Front Page
Peter Shaffer Thriller at Palm Beach Dramaworks
By: - May 20th, 2018Equus proves particularly timely after school shootings. Palm Beach Dramaworks mounts powerful production. Intense staging of Peter Shaffer play features strong acting, excellent design work.
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Million Dollar Quartet Near Miami Front Page
Wildly Successful Show Returns to Actors' Playhouse
By: - May 13th, 2018Million Dollar Quartet ran for more than two months at suburban Miami's Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. The return engagement is just as electric, while proving a bit kinder to eardrums. First-rated performers prove commendable quadruple threats in the roles of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Next to Normal in South Florida Front Page
Pulitzer-Winning Musical in a Co-Production
By: - May 11th, 2018Measure for Measure Theatre Company and Infinite Abyss Productions mount an emotionally-potent Next to Normal. Actors and technical team vividly capture the highs and lows of a family on the brink. A heart-shattering moment toward the end will hit close to home for many people.
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Finally Forgetting Irma Front Page
New Theater Company Making Long-Awaited Debut
By: - May 07th, 2018Eight months after Hurricane Irma, Measure for Measure Theatre Company to finally mount an inaugural production. The Pulitzer-winning musical Next to Normal will mark new South Florida company's first staging.
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Queen of Basel in Miami Beach Front Page
World Premiere of Miss Julie Adaptation
By: - Apr 30th, 2018Queen of Basel transports Miss Julie from late 19th century Sweden to present-day Miami Beach. The Hilary Bettis play is a feminist take on August Strindberg's 1888 naturalistic tragedy. Technical elements are top notch
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Fun Home in Miami Front Page
South Florida Premiere of Pulitzer Finalist
By: - Apr 23rd, 2018Fun Home is a relatable, relevant, touching and funny piece. The prize-winning musical featured the first all female writing team to win a Tony award.
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Steinberg/ATCA Award Winner Front Page
Lauren Gunderson Play The Book of Will
By: - Apr 15th, 2018A play about preserving Shakespeare's words honored with ATCA/Steinberg awards. The American Theatre Critics Association award goes to Lauren Gunderson for The Book of Will.
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