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...
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VIDEO: Cocoa Village Playhouse gala season announcement
By PAM HARBAUGH It’s like watching magic, but every year, Staci Hawkins-Smith manages to find that rabbit in the hat and delivers a whiz bang party all tied together in a bow shimmering with marketing brilliance. Here’s a video of last night’s gala announcement of next season. There are lessons to...
VIDEO: Opening night of ‘Rent’ at Cocoa Village Playhouse
By PAM HARBAUGH This is a great production. Can’t believe the talent in this county. Also, what a giant step forward for Cocoa Village Playhouse. Congrats, all. While my review is coming soon, I’ve put together this little video (below) to whet that appetite. My suggestion is to go now, because...
More than Broadway: The Public
Production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton,” detail of a photo by Joan Marcus. By PAM HARBAUGH Most of you culture vultures out there love taking trips to New York City to hit as many Broadway shows as possible. That’s a good thing. But why not extend your stay and widen your focus...
Review-ish: Henegar Center production of ‘Cry-Baby the Musical’
Photo by Dana Niemeier By PAM HARBAUGH As mentioned in an earlier post, I’m demurring a bit as a theater critic when it comes to the Henegar Center due to my growing professional relationship with the organization. However, I also warned that I couldn’t stay quiet if a production prompted a...
VIDEO Preview: ‘Cry-Baby the Musical’
Photo by Dana Niemeier Here’s a link to the video for Cry-Baby the Musical at the Henegar Center. Click here. To read my review, click here or just jump over to the “theater” section of this website. The show runs May 15 to 31 at the Henegar Center, 625 E. New...
Review: Cocoa Village Playhouse ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Jeffrey Hoy as Tevye in Cocoa Village Playhouse’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’ Photo by Goforth Photography. By PAM HARBAUGH With the world changing all about him, a father’s love remains the only constant in Cocoa Village Playhouse’s good-natured and very long production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” In case you’ve been...
Review: Titusville Playhouse’s ‘Parade’
Cast of ‘Parade’ at Titusville Playhouse. By PAM HARBAUGH Antisemitism and corruption collide into Titusville Playhouse’s spellbinding and artful production of the modern musical, “Parade.” Wait. Don’t start thinking clowns and jugglers and people on floats. This is an unsettling drama and the title is ironic. The music is frequently minor...
Review: ‘Memphis’ at Riverside Theatre
By PAM HARBAUGH VERO BEACH, FL — A compelling story, electrifying dance and soul-stirring music come together in a the highly theatrical, professional production of the musical “Memphis,” on stage now at Riverside Theatre. The storied success of this show begins with its concept – present a story rife with universal...
‘Pirates of Penzance’ land at Eau Gallie High this weekend
‘Pirates of Penzance’ at Eau Gallie High School. Photo courtesy of Eau Gallie High School drama department. By PAM HARBAUGH Holly McFarland makes her debut as the director of a big musical this weekend when her students hit the stage at Eau Gallie High School in the production of “Pirates of...