2,003 stories by "Scotty Zacher"
Momma's Boyz is a triumph of the urban theatre genre. It is bold without being brash. It is emotional without being maudlin. It uses conventions like reverse chronology and magical realism w…
In two hours and forty minutes Director Rachel Rockwell's faithful and often impassioned revival (which borrows two songs from the celebrated film version) charms and convinces with every we…
Viral Video – Halloween light show This starts out slow – but really picks up when the faces on the house windows start singing along with the music! This Halloween light Youtube…
The problem with Martin McDonaugh's work lies with the overall tone of the piece. Directed by Rick Snyder, Behanding is largely a one-note wonder, all shrill screaming and no emotional convi…
Keith Bunin's epic play tells the story of Adam, a castaway on an island who latches on to the hope of a fairytale while seeking his lost kingdom of Gildaroy. On his journey he encounters pi…
Women School is ginormous wigs, sauciness, really tight pants, and a great baguette beat down to boot. Highly Recommended.
In Saint Sebastian Player's version of Elephant Man, not only is the character of John Merrick played without the use of makeup or prosthetics, it is played by Simina Contras, a Romanian act…
Though a few important moments fall short, Rabbit Hole's purposeful cast and stellar production elements display a passion for the strong and tender source material and a dedication to sprea…
This is a great show for children of all ages. It is funny on child and adult levels and so worth your time. As I said before: Lifeline is the platinum standard for children's theater. Baske…
Overall this production is best for those seeking new concepts of traditional Bard presentations. Director Scott McKinsey has made some bold choices that, for the most part, contribute to th…
Just when you think you know where the script is going, Playwright Tony Meneses takes the story in an unexpected direction. This piece is a refreshing change from the usual boy-meets-girl fa…
Under the direction of Brad Akin, Under the Blue Sky changes like the weather. Involving 3 sets of teachers, David Eldridge's play is what happens when the chalk dust settles. Highly recomm…
The press notes called this show a "dramatic psychological thriller," but bordering on 2.5 hours, this play cannot decide what it wants to be. While that confusion may accurately reflect the…
Filament Theatre's new work is a beautiful lesson about nature and human nature. Check it out!
"Doyle And Debbie" is a satirists dream. Throughout, the cast skewers the ultra-conservative, religion-based politics of the Bible Belt. Creationists and the Tea Party might not see some of …
As part of the Goodman Theatre's expanded New Stages Series, Carlyle Brown's Dartmoor Prison sounds promising. The 13-member cast is a multi-culti cherry picking of some of the city's best m…
Pippin stumbles hardest in the finale number, when the Leading Player abruptly strips the production of its design elements, bringing up the lights, removing the chairs that comprise the set…
The plot of this UrbanTheater production is not extraordinarily riveting. As a character-based play, it's imperative that we hold compassion for the characters, but - though the production o…
Under the direction of JoAnn Montemurro, the road to self discovery is well-paced and natural. Raven Theatre creates a warm transformation in the midst of a blizzard. Recommended.
East of Berlin and The Russian Play Writt…
The Joffrey's mastery of Yuri Possokhov's stunningly athletic choreography is simply a joy to behold. But Don Quixote transcends technique; it's also a flight of fancy, a noble fight for val…
Awe-inspiring performances revolving around a shining beacon of a leading actor, deft staging and symbolic production values create a heartwrenching portrait of the isolated life. Highly rec…
Genesis Theatrical's new work, The People's Choice by Philip Pinkus, puts a satirical spotlight on the issues of the day; namely, the debt crisis and the politicking in our nation's capital …
Disney's aggressively buoyant movie musicalization soars into Chicago with Cameron Mackintosh's all-singing, all-dancing tribute to P.J. Travers' wonder-working Victorian nanny. Recommended.
Under the direction of Mitch Golob, the two person cast of Corrbette Pasko and Josh Hambrock energetically tackle this show, delving into the outer space chaos. The strong chemistry between …
