Tag Archives: children’s theater

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...

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...

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...

RIVERSIDE THEATRICALS Debuts with ‘Poodleful!’

Samantha Cho Grossman as 'Pansy' in 'Poodleful!' at Riverside Theatre.

Samantha Cho Grossman as ‘Pansy’ in ‘Poodleful!’ at Riverside Theatre. By PAM HARBAUGH There are so many things that are right about this news — Riverside Theatre has formed a new department, Riverside Theatricals, which is devoted to creating new musicals. And, Riverside Theatricals’ first foray into this important field is...

Henegar’s Youth Program: ‘Disney’s ‘PETER PAN, JR.’

By PAM HARBAUGH More than 60 middle schools students have been working long and hard to bring young audiences the musical “Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.” The show, directed by Maureen Fallon, is produced by the Henegar Center’s Summer Theatre Workshop. An updated version, it combines music from the Disney movie, tunes...

‘The Frog and the Princess’ and the Daddies’ Day

Photo of Orlando Shakespeare Theatre's production of 'The Frog and the Princess' features Adam Reilly and Kristin Shirilla. Photo by Tony Firriolo.

Photo of Orlando Shakespeare Theatre’s production of ‘The Frog and the Princess’ features Kristin Shirilla and Adam Reilly. Photo by Tony Firriolo. By PAM HARBAUGH Quick. If you want something different to do on Father’s Day, you can scoop up a special ticket offer to “The Frog and the Princess” at...