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By Nicholas Linnehan Every once in a while, you go to an event that truly makes you feel like a child again. Cirque de Soleil’s current production, Kurios, is so creative that one enters into its magical world and never wants to leave. From artistry to comedy, this show has it…
L to R: Theodore Errig, Ruby Spryte Balsamo, and Benjamin Errig by Nicholas Linnehan Hope is a miracle. That line, uttered so sincerely, strikes us to the core. Isle of Shoals production of Occupation Dragonslayer is a little confusing, but hits a chord when it needs too. Billed as a contemporary musical…
by Nicholas Linnehan “I love you but I hate your mental illness!” The harsh stigma around mental illness still plagues us today. How often have we heard someone say “I’m a little OCD when it comes to that? But for people suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, it’s a very different beast all…
Cary Donaldson (Romeo), woman is Rachel Mewbron (Juliet). Photo Credit: Matt Harrington Wheelhouse Theater Company’s production of Romeo and Juliet, By Nicholas Linnehan With its beautiful set and strong ensemble, it’s a shame this production only has limited success! The problem with doing a well-known play is simple, everyone knows it. Therefore,…
Mike Albo photo courtesy of Peter Yesley(credit: Peter By Nicholas Linnehan It seems that in our society certain words are hard to talk about. Words like sperm, masturbation, in vitro fertilization, and fertility clinics are just a few that seem difficult to roll off the tongue. Yet these words are the very center of…
Joseph Menino as Edward Murrow. Photo courtesy of Gerry Goodstein By Nicholas Linnehan Joseph Vitale’s play about Edward Murrow is not only interesting historically, but captivating to watch. Playwright Joseph Vitale’s play about the life of Edward R. Murrow has been brought to life by actor Joseph Menino and the Phoenix Theater Ensemble on…
By Nicholas Linnehan What is disability and how do we define it? These questions permeate Nicu Spoon’s production of Richard III, associate produced by Identity Theater Company. The premise: everyone is disabled, except for Richard. By turning the tables, these companies hope to re-invent how we think about disability. The production, directed by…
Richard Zavaglia, Ray Abruzzo and Dan Luria by Nicholas Linnehan What happens when The Sopranos meet The Odd Couple? It’s anyone’s guess. And there you have the premise with Dan Lauria’s dark comedy Dinner With the Boys. Two exiled hit men play house as they “cook up” plans for their futures. Charlie and Dom…
April is a GREAT Month for Disabled Actors in NYC. By Nicholas Linnehan I’ve been saying that someone should write an article about what an outstanding month April has been for actors who are differently-abled. No one did, so I will endeavor to do my best here. But the three main theater companies that…