Category Archives: theater

LIZ LARK-RILEY says ‘Go see this show.’

Melbourne Civic Theatre's 'Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol.' Photo by Pam Harbaugh

This is Ms. Lark-Riley’s final review of Brevard theater. Brevard Culture is giving her a platform, partly because it is the right thing to do for a colleague, and partly in hopes that you heed its call and “Go see this show.” The photo is by Pam Harbaugh. By LIZ LARK-RILEY...

VIDEO: ‘Scrooge the Musical’ at Titusville Playhouse

Titusville Playhouse’s ‘Scrooge the Musical,’ photos by Doug Lebo. By PAM HARBAUGH Titusville Playhouse has the perfect holiday offering that’s sure to please — “Scrooge the Musical.” Below you’ll find a video designed to not only tickle you but also to entreat you to engage in some good family tradition during...

WIZARD OF OZ is fun and lively at Henegar

Henegar Center’s production of “The Wizard of Oz,” photos by Dana Niemeier By PAM HARBAUGH Audiences are off to see the Wizard in the Henegar Center’s fun, lively and oh-so-colorful production of the musical “The Wizard of Oz.” The show, directed by Hank Rion, is such a delight. Although Mr. Rion...

VIDEO: WIZARD OF OZ enchants at Henegar

From the Henegar Center’s ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ Photo by Dana Niemeier By PAM HARBAUGH It was all you could do not to sing along with the Henegar’s absolutely adorable production of “The Wizard of Oz. From sets and costumes and cast and crew, this production is a sweet treat for...

AUDITIONS December 2015

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, photo by Pam Harbaugh

By PAM HARBAUGH THE HENEGAR will hold preliminary auditions December 13 and 14 for three shows. “Nice Work If You Can Get It” which runs March 4 to 20. “Big Fish,” which runs May 6 to 22. Auditions for the two musicals will be held at the same time, 7 p.m....

Review: MCT’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol”

Melbourne Civic Theatre's 'Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol.' Photo by Pam Harbaugh

Melbourne Civic Theatre’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” photo by Pam Harbaugh. By PAM HARBAUGH The resonance of redemption thrills in Melbourne Civic Theatre’s theatrical production of “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.” Tom Mula’s play, directed by Peg Girard, designed by an artistic staff and brought to life by four actors at the...

VIDEO: Melbourne Civic Theatre’s ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’

From Melbourne Civic Theatre’s ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.’ Photo by Pam Harbaugh. By PAM HARBAUGH I popped into a rehearsal last night for Melbourne Civic Theatre’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.” Here’s a little video to whet your audience appetites: I SO loved this production when MCT did it a few years...

COCOA VILLAGE PLAYHOUSE Charms with ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’

From the Cocoa Village Playhouse production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.’ Photo by Goforth Photography.

From the Cocoa Village Playhouse production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.’ Photo by Goforth Photography. By PAM HARBAUGH When deciding on a season, the folks at Cocoa Village Playhouse thought a feel-good, family-friendly production would be perfect for the holidays. But they wanted something fresh. They came up with the musical...

A WINTER’S TALE Live Captured London Production

By PAM HARBAUGH Fathom Events and Picturehouse Entertainment are giving you quite the holiday event — the live capture London performance of Dame Judi Dench and Sir Kenneth Branagh in Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale.” Plan for this right now — the performance will be screened 7:30 p.m. Monday (Nov. 30) at...

Review: ‘Cinderella’ on tour at Dr. Phillips

From left: Eric Anthony Johnson, \ Kaitlyn Davidson and Chip Abbott from the Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA tour. Photo by Carol Rosegg

From left: Eric Anthony Johnson, \ Kaitlyn Davidson and Chip Abbott from the Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA tour. Photo by Carol Rosegg. By PAM HARBAUGH ORLANDO — The Fairy Godmother promises “It’s Possible.” She’s right, because not only does a raggedy dress magically spin into a ball gown before our very...