Jonathan Larson Sings across Two Decades—to US by Rachel Norby and Barry David Horwitz After twenty years of fame and fortune, “Rent” has become a star-making machine. Young people from all over the country turn into shining, new singers and dancers. They spread their wings in the 20th anniversary tour of “Rent” at SHN…
Brenden Noel Thomas Breaks Taboos, Shocks, & Delights by Robert M. Gardner Whoopi Goldberg did it on film, and now Brenden Noel Thomas in nun-drag is every inch the ideal choice for Sister Deloris we could imagine! With a beautiful delivery of each song, and an inspiring presence, Thomas delivers a hilarious performance, Thomas…
Max Vernon’s LGBT Musical Captures the Sweep of History by Christine Okon, reprinted from Theater & Such New Conservatory Theatre Center is celebrating 38 years as an LGBT themed theater. Their current production of Max Vernon’s musical “The View Upstairs” brings that whole span of history to life. In 1973, homosexuals were still being…
Millennial Notes Roald Dahl Imagines a Rich, Grotesque Dreamworld by Rachel Norby This stage rendition of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is pure magic. It’s a delectable treat made of mesmerizing lighting, fantastic costumes, and memorable music. This off-beat musical puts a candy-coating on warnings against egotism and self-indulgence, using a spooky…