A rehearsal of ‘Snowfall,’ with Pete Jacobsen, Shane Frampton, Nadine Antaillia and Lauren Maleski. Photo by Dana Niemeier. By PAM HARBAUGH The so-called “Chinese Wall” in newspapers disappeared a long time ago, inviting advertising to mingle with editorial. Marketing was not far behind, prompting the push to make reporters all “rock...
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Review: Orlando Shakes’ ‘Bad Dog
Elizabeth T. Murff & Ginger Lee McDermott in “Bad Dog.” Photo by Tony Firriolo By PAM HARBAUGH Grit and glamor, honesty and humor and, yes, love and hate, combine in Jennifer Hoppe-House’s remarkable new play, “Bad Dog,” currently on stage in a beautiful and stirring production at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. This...
Let the Broadway Buzz Begin
Detail of a photo by Joan Marcus: Michael James Scott (Center) and cast of ‘Something Rotten.’ By PAM HARBAUGH Well, really…the buzz has been out there for a while now. It’s all about what critics believe to be the “must see” shows this season on Broadway. But it becomes official when...
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...
Day Four…Humana Fest delivers with two surprises
Actors Theatre_Photo by Kertis Creative By PAM HARBAUGH LOUISVILLE, KY — The final day of the 2015 Humana Festival at the Actors Theatre of Louisville ended with a bang. No whimpers here. For us, it began with “That High Lonesome Sound,” a collaborative work by playwrights Jeff Augustin, Diana Grisanti, Cory...
Humana Fest…Start day 3 with a raucous laugh
From “I Promised Myself to Live Faster” Jennifer Kidwell, Dito van Reigersberg and Mary McCool_Photo by Bill Brymer (2) By PAM HARBAUGH LOUISVILLE, KY — When the curtain rose on “I Promised Myself to Live Faster,” I felt like Charles Ludlam’s Ridiculous Theatrical Company had collided with San Francisco’s outrageous “Beach...
Humana Fest day 2…the best of times, the worst of times
Kevin R. Free Sharon Washington Marjorie Johnson and Sean Dugan_Dot_Photo by Bill Brymer By PAM HARBAUGH LOUISVILLE, KY — Friday at the Humana Festival started with breakfast hugs from Les Waters, the artistic director of the Actors Theatre of Louisville, which runs the Humana. The theater offered breakfast at Milkwood restaurant...
Blogging from the Humana Festival
By PAM HARBAUGH LOUISVILLE, KY — I’m here to experience one of the highlights of the year for me — the final industry weekend of the Humana Festival of New American Plays held in the spring at the revered Actors Theatre of Louisville. The long weekend begins with a cocktail party...
‘Bad Dog’ opens at Orlando Shakes
Production photo by Tony Firriolo features Orlando Shakes’ cast of “Bad Dog.” By PAM HARBAUGH The best theater organizations in this country not only produce excellent theater, but they also help birth new works. The Orlando Shakespeare Theatre does just that with its annual “Playfest!” and its affiliation with the acclaimed...