This past weekend I attended the announcement of Olney Theatre Center’s 2014 season in their historic theater. Having never been to one of these season fêtes, I was really quite amazed at how many of the folks who are regular season ticket holders made the effort to be there on a Sunday afternoon. I mean,…
Yes, I mean the Broadway show Chicago in New York City. On a very cold and windy day recently (wind chill in the teens, I believe), I got to see the current revival at the Ambassador Theater on 49th Street. I have to say right off that it was a very enjoyable experience. Not just…
Wow! I saw this film several weeks ago, but just haven’t gotten this blog post in. But I figured that with it up for so many awards tonight at the Oscars, I should go ahead and get this done. I really liked this flick. I mean, seriously, this was a very well constructed piece. Performances…
I was recently in NYC on business and got to see the current production of “The Fantasticks” in the Jerry Orbach Theater at the Snapple Theater Center. It was a good show! Our performance starred heart-throbs from two generations – John Davidson (as Bellomy) and Aaron Carter (as Matt). Along with the celebrities, the cast…
In my last stage show – My Fair Lady at Arena Stage – I was cast as a member of the ensemble and understudied a principal role. It was a blast, by the way. Arena Stage is a great place to work; the cast, crew and creative team were very nice people; and I had…
Hey! I hope everyone had a great New Year’s celebration and that the coming year will bring much happiness and prosperity. This post is to share a quick couple of things: 1. I have an upcoming show on January 12 at 8 p.m. at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria,…
I’m having a blast as part of the cast of “My Fair Lady” in Arena Stage’s production now running through January 6. Our principals [Benedict Campbell, Manna Nichols, Thomas Adrian Simpson] are doing a yoeman’s job each of supplying the right balance of character, energy, and talent to create a wonderful show every time. In…
Sorry it’s been quite awhile since I last posted. Busy times. Hope to do some catching up in the next few weeks on items I should have posted here. Today I want to focus on an exciting new development – My Fair Lady at Arena Stage. We began rehearsals early this month with previews starting…
The Music Man – Meredith Willson’s beloved musical – opens tonight (May 23) at Washington, DC’s celebrated Arena Stage. Director Molly Smith, Music Director Larry Goldberg, and Choreographer Parker Esse have created an oustanding piece of live theatre. With a talented cast led by Broadway luminaries Burke Moses and Kate Baldwin, this is a show…
Here is a sneak peek into Arena Stage’s production of “The Music Man” now in previews and opening on 5/23. If you like good entertainment, The Music Man is the place to be! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcDoqHfYlEs&w=560&h=315]