Wine Lovers: The Musical, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga, Review
With its clever concept, fun songs and six tasting-sized glasses of wine, Wine Lovers: The Musical provides not only a fitting intro to the world of wine, but also a highly entertaining and comical diversion to your evening out. The show emphasizes the fascination and romantic side [...]
Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the Pendragon Theatre, Review
“It’s not under my control,” repeats Le Vicomte de Valmont to a devastated, betrayed La Presidente de Tourvel. As Tourvel wails, the indomitable La Marquise de Merteuil sits upper stage right at her dressing table, still as a sculpture. “It’s not under my control,” Vicomte says again. From [...]
Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake
On Wednesday, July 27, the curtain went up at the Pendragon Theatre on Les Liaisons Dangereuses, a dark play by Christopher Hampton set in 18th Century France and based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Originally produced by England’s Royal Shakespeare Company in 1985, [...]
Wine Lovers: The Musical, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga
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Now here’s a show that will definitely get you into the spirit. Wine Lovers: The Musical will be coming to Saratoga Springs this August. Wine Lovers: The Musical is not only a show, it’s also the world’s [...]
Skin Deep at the Lake George Dinner Theatre, Review
Outrageously funny one-liners and a refreshingly human and topical subject matter make the Lake George Dinner Theatre’s current production of Skin Deep one of this summer’s biggest hits. A charming comedy that looks at serious issues, without resorting to being overly preachy, Skin Deep uses the set [...]
French and Indian War Encampment at the Crown Point Historic Site in Crown Point, NY
If you’ve never been to an encampment, the French and Indian War Encampment in Crown Point on August 13-14, 2011, may just be the perfect one to make your first. Hosted at the Crown Point State Historic Site for over 15 [...]
The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama, Wild West Ranch, Lake George
The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama returns to the Lake George region for its second year on July 29, 2011. If you saw last year’s production, you might notice some changes this time around, including that the company has more than doubled their [...]
The Merchant of Venice, Saratoga Shakespeare Company, Review
The Saratoga Shakespeare Company returned to the Solomon Stage last week for its 11th season; for this year’s production, director William Finlay chose one of Shakespeare’s most popular (and controversial) plays, The Merchant of Venice. Presented outdoors and free to the public in typical Shakespeare in the Park [...]
Sweeney Todd, Pendragon Theatre, Review
On Friday night, I was fortunate to see Pendragon Theatre’s production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. I wasn’t disappointed.
This dark yet comical story of a barber who murders his clients has several layers of backstory, as well as witty dialogue and catchy songs. Based on Christopher Bond’s [...]
Shooting Star at ATF, Review
The third in a series of five productions comprising the 2011 season of the Adirondack Theatre Festival (ATF), Steven Dietz’s play, Shooting Star, opened at the Charles R. Wood Theater on Friday, July 8, treating its audience to a 90-minute performance that concluded with an earnest and well-earned standing ovation.
The play [...]
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