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Sunday, January 25, 2015

DreamCatcher Theatre "Into the Woods" by John Lariviere

Burgess is a major talent whose ability is simply not well suited to this part and, although he is a star in his own right, he is not enough of a celebrity draw that he would be cast in this…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 03:59PM
Friday, October 17, 2014

Murder Ballad: Dark and Brooding by John Lariviere

At the end of the day, when examining the musical at the heart of all this creativity however, one comes up a bit short-handed. The dark, brooding nature of Murder Ballad is as sullen as Rus…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:01PM
Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Outr� Theatre Company "Thrill Me" by John Lariviere

Outr� delivers a strong, smartly paced production of this fascinating two person musical.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:11PM
Sunday, October 27, 2013

Boca Raton "Next to Normal" by John Lariviere

The most memorable moment is remorseful Diana, finally reaching out to Natalie�wiping a tear from her daughter's eye as she wishes for the kind of family life that has always eluded her.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:49AM
Saturday, October 5, 2013

"The Sound of Music" at the New Wick Theatre & Costume Museum by John Lariviere

Wick moved her Broadway Collection Costume Museum (featured on the Today Show) from Pompano Beach to Boca Raton, and has housed it under the same roof as the new Wick Theatre, providing audi…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:56AM
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

GableStage Southeastern Premiere of "Cock" by John Lariviere

. Set in England, Cock is the contemporary tale of a man named John (Ryan Didato) who has been in a committed relationship with his male partner M (Nicholas Greenberg) for several years.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:26PM
Friday, March 22, 2013

Carol Gables "In the Heights" by John Lariviere

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents the Broadway Tony Award winning musical In The Heights, featuring music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and book by Quiara Alegria Hudes.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 02:32PM
Saturday, February 16, 2013

"A Raisin in the Sun" at Palm Beach Drama Works by John Lariviere

Pat Bowie is a heartfelt Lena, driven by every mother's desire that her family thrive. She will not, however, have them compromise their morals to survive.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 04:24PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

"Chapter Two" at Plaza Theatre by John Lariviere

Neil Simon is at his best here. There is nothing in the script that is dated by time. All of the conversations between George and Jennie are just as vital, urgent, funny and hurtful now as w…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:34PM
Friday, January 18, 2013

"Pig Tale: An Urban Faerie Story" at Empire Stage in Ft. Lauderdale by John Lariviere

Island City Stage and Empire Stage present Pig Tale: An Urban Faerie Story by Chris Weikel. From the perspective of a twisted fairy tale, the play tells the story of a commitment-wary gay ma…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 01:31PM
Monday, January 14, 2013

"Singin' in the Rain" in Jupiter by John Lariviere

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, with the Fulton Theatre, presents the musical Singin' In The Rain.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 02:36PM
Monday, November 26, 2012

"Venus in Fur" at GableStage by John Lariviere

GableStage presents the Southeastern premiere of Venus in Fur by David Ives.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:13PM
Friday, November 2, 2012

Slow Burn "Avenue Q" in Florida by John Lariviere

Slow Burn Theatre presents the award winning musical Avenue Q at the West Boca Performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 03:45PM
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Palm Beach Dramaworks "Talley's Folly" by John Lariviere

Talley's Folly takes place on the Talley family property on the evening of July 4th, 1944, in the small Ozark town of Lebanon, Missouri. It is the bittersweet story of two awkward and emotio…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 12:39PM
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

"Real Men Sing Show Tunes ... and play with puppets" in Florida by John Lariviere

The premise of the story is when one of our male characters visits a therapist in search of a panacea for his male angst.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:22PM
Thursday, March 22, 2012

"Hello, Dolly!" in Florida with Vickie Lewis & Gary Beach by John Lariviere

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre presents Hello, Dolly! featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Michael Stewart.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:09PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Promethean Theatre Closes with "The Unseen" by John Lariviere

The Promethean Theatre presents the play The Unseen by Craig Wright. Sadly, this is the final production the Promethean Theatre will present as it will cease operations at the close of this …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 01:24PM

"My Fair Lady" at Florida's Stage Door by John Lariviere

The chemistry between Chizever and Diana Rose Becker as Eliza is indeed fiery. Their disagreements are bigger and hotter than normally played on stage, but it works so well one wonders why i…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 01:24PM
Saturday, March 10, 2012

Palm Beach Drama Works "The Pitmen Painters" by John Lariviere

The Palm Beach Drama Works presents The Pitmen Painters at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre in West Palm Beach.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:54AM

"A Steady Rain" at GableStage by John Lariviere

The GableStage at the Biltmore presents the Southeastern premiere of A Steady Rain by Keith Huff.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:53AM
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Florida's Mosaic Theatre "Stop! The Violence" Video Contest" by John Lariviere

The contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12 who want to express themselves on issues of bullying and teen violence. Students are invited to submit creative videos two to five …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 06:45PM
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Michael Colby: "Boynton Beach Club: A New Musical In Concert" by John Lariviere

Lyricist/Librettist Michael Colby returns to Southern Florida, ... now collaborating with filmmaker Susan Seidelman and Broadway orchestrator Ned Paul Ginsburg on Boynton Beach Club: A New M…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:19AM
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

"Next to Normal" in Coral Gables by John Lariviere

The Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents the first regional production of the rock musical "Next To Normal" in South Florida.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:47PM

Urinetown by John Lariviere

The Slow Burn Theatre presents "Urinetown, The Musical" at the West Boca performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:43PM
Friday, January 20, 2012

"The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity" in Florida by John Lariviere

ith a wrestling ring center stage, the audience is treated to a pre-show smack down. It sets the scene for an evening where they are invited to cheer or boo for wrestlers who flex and pose a…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 03:45PM
Thursday, January 19, 2012

"Cabaret" at Maltz Jupiter Theatre by John Lariviere

Director BT McNicholl has structured many of the scenes and focus changes as cleanly as a camera take in a movie.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:47AM
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The 2011 Carbonell Award Nominations by John Lariviere

This week, The Carbonell Awards, the arts organization that recognizes and awards excellence in South Florida theatre, announced the nominations for the 2011 season.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:25PM
Saturday, January 14, 2012

"The Motherf**ker With The Hat" Southeaster Premiere by John Lariviere

However foul-mouthed the script may be, this production is smart, funny, tight, well cast, cleanly directed, and rings with truthful relationship observations that will make you laugh.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 12:18PM
Sunday, January 8, 2012

The Plaza Theatre in Manalapan, Florida by John Lariviere

Florida based producer Alan Jacobson announces the opening of the new Plaza Theatre in Manalapan.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 12:43PM
Monday, December 19, 2011

With "Top Gun! The Musical" South Florida Welcomes A New Theatre Company by John Lariviere

Anagram Entertainment, comes to South Florida with "Top Gun! The Musical" presented in association with Empire Stage.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:49PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

"Lombardi" Florida Premiere by John Lariviere

Abruzzo has a firm grasp on the drive and tunnel-vision determination that were part of the nature of Lombardi. He blusters and bellows mightily.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:01AM

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