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Aaron Krause

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  • Ernest Thompson's On Golden Pond Front Page

    At South Florida's Palm Beach Dramaworks

    By: Aaron Krause - Feb 03rd, 2018

    The classic comic-drama On Golden Pond is enjoying a funny, touching production at Palm Beach Dramaworks. Cast members and director create complex characterizations. This production set in 1988 looks homey and rustic

  • Professional Wrestling as a Satiric Parable Front Page

    Body Slamming Satire near South Beach

    By: Aaron Krause - Jan 30th, 2018

    The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity deftly uses professional wrestling to shine a light on racial stereotypes, politics and hypocrisy. Kristoffer Diaz's electric play is a bold statement on the darker side of America. Miami New Drama and Asolo Repertory Theatre shine in co-production of bitingly funny play.

  • Ride at South Florida Theater Company Front Page

    Eric Lane Play Staged in Suburban Miami

    By: Aaron Krause - Jan 26th, 2018

    Ride depicts a physical and emotional journey while three young actresses shine in comic-drama. This is a coming of age play which is strongly mounted at Coral Gables' Area Stage Company.

  • Zanna, Don't! in South Florida Front Page

    Subversive Musical Near Ft. Lauderdale

    By: Aaron Krause - Jan 20th, 2018

    Zanna, Don't! is a charming musical that's escapist but makes you think a bit. A vibrant cast performs role-reversal musical with zest at Wilton Manor's Island City Stage. This bold musical never fails to engage

  • Sandy Duncan Recalls Soaring Over Audiences Front Page

    Former Peter Pan Star Lands in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Jan 13th, 2018

    Former Peter Pan Sandy Duncan fondly recalls her past during interview at South Florida theater. Beloved star remains vibrant at age 71. Duncan to appear in Love Letters in Raleigh, N.C.

  • A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Front Page

    National Tour of Musical in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Jan 12th, 2018

    Murder has never been so much fun than in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. An engaging non-equity touring production is playing Ft. Lauderdale's Broward Center for the Performing Arts. One actor plays almost 10 diverse characters in a tour-de-force performance/

  • Finding Neverland on Tour Front Page

    Musical About Peter Pan's Creation Plays Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Jan 08th, 2018

    Finding Neverland is charming to a point, but lacks depth. An equity national touring production of the musical features acting that's too over-the-top. A musical about the birth of Peter Pan may delight young children despite its shortcomings.

  • Flashdance The Musical Near Ft. Lauderdale Front Page

    Adaptation of Popular Film

    By: Aaron Krause - Dec 31st, 2017

    A regional production of Flashdance: The Musical achieves mixed results. The lead performer shines in Broward Stage Door Theatre's mounting of the production. Showstoppers "She's a Maniac" and "What a Feeling" make the show worthwhile seeing

  • School of Rock's National Tour Front Page

    Broadway Musical in Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Dec 20th, 2017

    Scorching School of Rock seems vital these days. An equity national touring production of the musical, based on the film, sizzles. Show will inspire you to "Stick it to the Man" (or Woman) yourself.

  • The Secret Garden in South Florida Front Page

    Ft. Lauderdale's Slow Burn Theatre Company

    By: Aaron Krause - Dec 19th, 2017

    Ft. Lauderdale theater company presents an enthralling production of The Secret Garden through Dec. 31. Humanity shines through in a well-acted, designed production. Humor and pathos combine to create a memorable theatrical experience.

  • Winter Shorts in Miami Front Page

    Seasonal Series of Short Plays

    By: Aaron Krause - Dec 16th, 2017

    The 2017 version of Winter Shorts in South Florida features a diverse group of plays which is a hallmark of this season's line-up of shows.

  • Billy and Me by Terry Teachout. Front Page

    World Premiere at Palm Beach Dramaworks

    By: Aaron Krause - Dec 10th, 2017

    An historical comic-drama about Tennessee Williams and William Inge receives admirable world premiere production in West Palm Beach. This engrossing memory play focuses on the little-known relationship between the two great playwrights. The play is a new work by Wall Street Journal Critic, Terry Teachout. His first play was Satchmo at the Waldorf which premiered at Shakespeare & Company in the Berkshires.

  • Book of Mormon National Tour Front Page

    Mega-Popular Musical in MIami

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 30th, 2017

    The Book of Mormon's messages about belief and religion resonate particularly strongly these days.Triple threat actors on national tour of musical are performing in Miami.

  • Becoming Dr. Ruth at Gable Stage Front Page

    One-woman Show About Sex Therapist

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 27th, 2017

    Famed sex therapist Dr. Ruth warmly welcomes us into her home in an impressive South Florida production. The play by Mark St. Germaine premiered at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield.The Broadway actress Anne O'Sullivan impressively inhabits the role.

  • HIR near Ft. Lauderdale Front Page

    Taylor Mac's Outrageous Play at Island City Stage

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 20th, 2017

    Ft. Lauderdale area theater company scores a triumph with its season-opening production of the wacky play HIR. The production is marked by first-rate acting HIR is a meaty play, with suggestions of absurd realism and Greek Tragedy.

  • Love Never Dies in Florida Front Page

    National Tour of Phantom Sequel

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 18th, 2017

    Memorable music seduces in Love Never Dies. A fine cast is up to the task of singing with flair Andrew Lloyd Webber's soaring songs. The book is not a strong point

  • The Band's Visit on Broadway Front Page

    Popular Musical at the Ethel Barrymore

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 11th, 2017

    The Band's Visit restores faith in the goodness of humanity. The new musical adaptation features tender, heartfelt songs. Show is well acted and sung by a talented cast

  • The Life and Times of Lee Harvey Oswald Front Page

    Tragedies Told with Marionettes

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 09th, 2017

    A human actor shines in a show about Lee Harvey Oswald featuring marionettes.Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre revisits tragedies in The Life and Times of Lee Harvey Oswald The production's rather tedious at times, lacking dramatic punch

  • Broadway's The Play That Goes Wrong Front Page

    Play-within-a-play on The Great White Way

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 09th, 2017

    Prepare for belly laughs during The Play That Goes Wrong, now on Broadway. Impeccable comic timing is key to delivering abundant laughs. The unexpected is common in this play-within-a-murder-mystery-farce

  • A Bronx Tale on Broadway Front Page

    Musical Adaptation of Gritty Film

    By: Aaron Krause - Nov 09th, 2017

    A stylish, relatable musical adaptation of A Bronx Tale is now on Broadway. A tough and tender tale makes us consider our role models

  • Our Town Revised in Miami Beach Front Page

    World Premiere of a Reborn Classic

    By: Aaron Krause - Oct 28th, 2017

    A new staging of Our Town emphasizes Miami's diversity. A mult-cultural, multi-racial cast speaks English, Spanish and Creole in new, different but faithful version of Thornton Wilder's classic Our Town. Talented cast ensures classic Wilder play remains touching, yet unsentimental

  • Tarzan in Ft. Lauderdale Front Page

    High-Flying Musical Adaptation by Slow Burn Theatre Co.

    By: Aaron Krause - Oct 23rd, 2017

    Lighting-heavy production of Tarzan still benefits from 'less-is-more' approach. South Florida theater company show marked by strong acting, singing, acrobatics . Musical's themes are illuminated by the director.

  • The Drowsy Chaperone in Boca Raton Front Page

    Send Up of 1920s Musicals in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Oct 20th, 2017

    The Drowsy Chaperone offers good ole' escapist fare. Musical lovingly parodies shows from the Prohibition era. The Wick Theatre's production features high-octane, physical comedy and robust singing.

  • The Sound of Music on National Tour Front Page

    Rodgers and Hammerstein Musical Stops in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Oct 11th, 2017

    A new production of The Sound of Music dusts off the cobwebs from classic musical .A vibrant company performs Rodgers and Hammerstein classic in national tour. Award-winning director Jack O'Brien's new production allows us to rediscover a classic.

  • The Humans In Suburban Miami Front Page

    Tony Award-Winning Play at GableStage

    By: Aaron Krause - Oct 09th, 2017

    One can't overstate The Humans relevance to modern times. Stephen Karam's play is humorous, heartbreaking and creepy. The cast offers multi-dimensional performances in a first-rate production.

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