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Saturday, August 5, 2017

Review: "Oklahoma!" at Goodspeed Musicals by Mark G Auerbach

A spirited and exuberant revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, directed by Jenn Thompson with choreography by Katie Spelman.

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Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 8/2/17 by Mark G Auerbach

Company at Barrington Stage, Music Man at The Colonial and arts happenings in WMass. and CT.

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Review: "Finding Neverland" at The Bushnell by Mark G Auerbach

The national tour "Finding Neverland" brings an enchanting production to Hartford.

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Monday, July 31, 2017

Review: "Arsenic and Old Lace" at Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G Auerbach

A handsome revival of a comedy classic inspired by a Northern CT serial killer.

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Saturday, July 29, 2017

Review: "Raging Skillet" at TheaterWorks in Hartford by Mark G Auerbach

Jacques Lamarre has adapted Chef Rossi's memoir "Raging Skillet" for the stage.

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Thursday, July 27, 2017

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat July 26 by Mark G Auerbach

Theatre and arts happenings this weekend and next in W.Mass and N. CT.

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Monday, July 24, 2017

Review: "Taking Steps" at Barrington Stage by Mark G Auerbach

A hilariously funny production of Alan Ayckbourn's farce is at Barrington Stage. It's two and a half hours of non-stop laughs.

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Sunday, July 23, 2017

Review: "At Home at the Zoo (Zoo story)." at Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G Auerbach

A tour-de-force production staged by Eric Hill, an starring David Adkins, Joey Collins, and Tara Franklin, bring intensity to Edward Albee's first majjor work "The Zoo Story" and his added p…

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Thursday, July 13, 2017

89.5fm/WSKB Special: Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G Auerbach and Patrick Berry

The 2-hour Westfield News Radio special on the Berkshire Theatre Group for 89.5fm/WSKB. With Westfield News' Patrick Berry, ArtsBeat reporter Mark G. Auerbach, BTG CEO Kate Maguire, and the …

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Monday, July 10, 2017

Review: "Newsies" at CT Repertory Theatre plus the UConn Dairy Bar by Mark G Auerbach and Benjamin Jacek

CT Rep presents a sizzling production of Newsies, staged by Christpher d'Amboise down the road from the UConn Dairy Bar. A great ouble bill.

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Saturday, July 1, 2017

Review: "I and You" at Chester Theatre Company by Mark G Auerbach

Lauren Gunderson's I and You gets a magnificent staging at Chester Theatre, thanks to Kristen Van Ginhoven's direction and a performance by Paul Pontrelli.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Review: "Children of A Lesser God" at Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G Auerbach

A riveting revival of Children of a Lesser God, directed by Kenny Leon.

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Review: "Ragtime" at Barrington Stage by Mark G Auerbach

A stunning revival of Ragtime at Barrington Stage with a powerful performance by Darnell Abraham as Coalhouse Walker.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Review: "Fun Home" at The Bushnell by Mark G Auerbach

Kate Shindle and Robert Petkoff headline the national tour of the Tony Awar-winning musical about Alison Bechdel.

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Review: "Million Dollar Quartet" at Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G Auerbach

There's a whole lot of sizzle going on in James Barry's rock and rolling production.

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Friday, June 9, 2017

Review: "Fade" at TheaterWorks, Hartford, CT by Mark G Auerbach

A strong play by Tonya Saracho with great production elements, direction, and performances.

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Saturday, June 3, 2017

Review:1776 at CT Repertory Theatre by Mark G Auerbach

Terrence Mann, new Artistic Durector o CT Repertory Theatre's Nutmeg Summer Series, directs 1776.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Review: The King and I at The Bushnell by Mark G Auerbach

The Lincoln Center production o The King and I is in Hartford this week. One word: Sumptuous!

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Saturday, May 20, 2017

Review: Heartbreak House at Hartford Stage by Mark G Auerbach

Darko Tresnjak stages George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House" at Hartford Stage.

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Review: Thoroughly Modern Millie at Goodspeed by Mark G Auerbach

Denis jones' direction and choreography makes Goodspeed's Throughly Modern Millie sparkle.

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Saturday, April 1, 2017

Review: The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey at Hartford Stage by Mark G Auerbach

James Lecesne brings his Off-Broadway hit to Hartford Stage. A great solo performance filled with interesting characters.

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Friday, March 31, 2017

Review: Next to Normal at TheaterWorks in Hartford, CT. by Mark G Auerbach

A superb production of the musical, directed by Rob Ruggiero and starring Christian Noll and David Harris.

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Review: Jersey Boys at The Bushnell in Hartford by Mark G Auerbach

The national tour of Jersey Boys returned to Hartford's Bushnell. A solid production with great music. Oh, what a night.

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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Review: "The Comedy of Errors" at Hartford Stage by Mark G Auerbach

Another colorful Shakespeare production under the helm of Darko Trsnjak.

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Review: "Sunset Baby" at TheaterWorks in Hartford, CT by Mark G Auerbach

A powerhouse of a production that's brutal, raw, and honest.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Review: "The Curious incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" at The Bushnell by Mark G Auerbach

First class touring production of the award-winning Broadway hit. A compelling story wrapped up in dazzling production values.

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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Review: "A Christmas Carol" at Hartford Stage by Mark G Auerbach

"A Christmas Carol" returns to Hartford Stage and marks the end of Bill Raymand's long-run as Scrooge.

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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Review: "Christmas on The Rocks" at Hartford's TheaterWorks by Mark G Auerbach

Ninety minutes of hilarity with a heart, as a group of children, from Clara in "Nutcracker" to Charlie Brown, show up in a neighborhood bar to let us know how their lives turned out.

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Friday, October 28, 2016

Review: Richard Dreyfuss as Albert Einstein in "Relativity" at TheaterWorks, Hartford, CT by Mark G Auerbach

Mark St. Germain's new play Relativity stars Richard Dreyfuss as Albert Einstein as a family mystery unravels.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Review: "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" at The Bushnell in Hartford by Mark G Auerbach

A first class tour of the Broadway hit which is so original and terribly funny.

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Saturday, October 22, 2016

Review: "The Piano Lesson" at Hartford Stage by Mark G Auerbach

August Wilson's drama gets a top quality production at Hartford Stage, well directed by Jade King Carroll.

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Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off