Jamaica: A Musical Comedy

Jamaica: A Musical Comedy is now at The New Freedom Theatre until June 26. Written in 1957, it boasts a book by E.Y. Harburg and Frank Saidy, music by Harold Arlen, and lyrics by E. Y. Harburg.

Andrew O’Reilly tells us all about Riverdance

Andrew O’Reilly, dance captain for Riverdance: The 20th Anniversary Tour at the Philadelphia Academy of Music, spoke recently about his life as a single gay man, dancer, and all-around adventurous chap.

How to Help Orlando, in Philly

We’re all torn up, we’re all going through bouts of tears, but together we can overcome grief, fear and anger and use our vast numbers to support our brothers and sisters.

A spectacular, wonderful Sister Act

You will never see a better production of Sister Act, now at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. The Walnut Street has outdone itself. With each character cast from strength, this is the musical to see this month. Simply put, there isn’t a bad performance to be seen the entire night.

PGMC Does it again, another Stellar Show

With a dash of imagination, and a whole lot of talent PGMC put together a show that I haven’t stopped talking about.

Steel Magnolias: Like Chekhov with Hairspray

Playwright Anton Chekhov wrote ‘Not a cosmetician and not an entertainer. (A writer) is a man bound by contract to his sense of duty and his conscience … the writer should be just as objective as the chemist.’ How apt a statement when compared to a play set in a beauty salon.