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Photo Date Name Theatre Location Rating
Photo 01-24-19 The Soap Myth Delaware Theatre Company Wilmington, DE maskmaskmaskmask
Powerful and sobering tale about one man's struggle to keep his boyhood memories alive from his time spent in a concentration camp. Based on real peole and real events it is aimed at Holocaust Deniers who would prefer that these stories fade away. Great to see stage legends Ed Asner and Tovah Felshuh and joined by two more talented actors Liba Vaynberg and Ned Eisenberg. Only the third performance of a 4 month tour, but they nailed it. Joined on stage with playwright Jeff Cohen for Q & A.
Photo 01-31-19 Minor Fantastical Kingdoms REP - Thompson Theatre Newark, DE maskmaskmask
World premier of play by Michael Gotch, REP actor and director and now playwright. Casting was perfect with an unusual addition of two guests taking major roles. Started out sharp and funny, but kind of dragged after a few drawn out arguments and monologues. Great start for Michael but I think it needs a little work. The effort put into the REP sets continues to amaze and I'd like to take this one home and put it in my backyard..
Photo 02-06-19 Saint Joan Delaware Theatre Company Wilmington, DE maskmask
Kudos to Bud Martin for venturing outside of DTC's comfort zone to present this Shaw classic and I really wanted to like it. Good set, the acting was superb, especially Clare O'Malley in the lead role (who also excelled in the lead for Hetty Feather) but somehow the performance fell flat.
Photo 02-07-19 Finding Neverland The Playhouse on Rodney Square Wilmington, DE maskmaskmaskmask
Peter Pan is probably my favorite childhood story so know it well, but I was unfamiliar with the story of it's author and the inspiration behind it. Broadway musical at it's best: big cast, big sets, big songs, laughter, tears, magical special effects in one of the final scenes, and a dog. (Music was OK but nothing I will be adding to my playlist.)
Photo 03-07-19 Something Rotten! The Playhouse on Rodney Square Wilmington, DE maskmaskmaskmask
"The Pseudohistory of the World's First Musical!" or "Renaissance Spamalot" with Will Shakespeare as a rock star. Very funny, memorable tunes and decent acting. Especially good was Greg Kalafatas as Nostradamus. Lots of Broadway jokes that I got, many others I didn't, but it was thoroughly enjoyable.
Photo 04-17-19 Honk! Delaware Theatre Company Wilmington, DE maskmaskmask
The Ugly Duckling story as a musical. Pleasant enough but probably would have enjoyed it more if we had Cannon with us.
Photo 04-25-19 Mauritius REP - Thompson Theatre Newark, DE maskmaskmaskmask
UD's collaboration with Theresa Rebeck, who has previously written new plays for REP, continues to pay big dividends with this revival. Even as a former philatelist, I did not get the numerous references to rare stamps, but it was a fascinating world and perfect backdrop for intrigue. Shouldn't need to repeat that the performances were excellent as usual but Elizabeth Heflin extended her range with her steely character.
Photo 05-02-19 Fences REP - Thompson Theatre Newark, DE maskmaskmask
Groundbreaking closing show of the season. The other closing season production was also written by a contempory playwright, but I belive this is the first time that there was only one REP member, Hassan El-Amin in the lead, surrounded by six guest actors. Also probably the only REP play with an all black cast. Bittersweet look at a strugling family in the post WWII years.
Photo 05-09-19 The Sound of Music The Playhouse on Rodney Square Wilmington, DE maskmask
A handful of moving memorable songs, well acted and sung by the leads, but dragged at times. Lauren Kidwell as The Mother Abbess had the most impressive pipes.
Photo 05-29-19 Middletown Delaware Theatre Company Wilmington, DE maskmaskmask
Nice to see a couple of old TV comedy stars, Sally Struthers from All In The Family and Anson Williams from Happy Day, in very different roles. A sad, somewhat depressing story of two couples as they grow old and face life's challenges. When 3 of the 4 actors are dead at the end of the play, it's hard to walk out happy, but it was well done.
Photo 07-21-19 Hamilton The Hippodrome Baltimore, MD maskmaskmaskmask
I was surprised by how much I liked it. I was expecting more rap and hip hop but they were used sparingly and in good humor. I read the book quite a few years ago and will now have to reread it since I had forgotten so many events. Not quite as good as Les Miz but it makes it onto my all time favorites list.
Photo 09-09-19 JUNNK Disney Magic At Sea maskmaskmask
Fun show combining elelments of Stomp and the Blue Man Group with a little gymnastics and song thrown in. 10 minutes too long for Cannon but he loved the slapstick.
Photo 09-09-19 Twice Charmed Disney Magic At Sea maskmaskmask
A new musical retelling the Cinderalla story, but with a twist. Broadway production values, but kept short to keep the kids interested.
Photo 09-20-19 The Hound of the Baskervilles Delaware Theatre Company Wilmingotn, DE maskmaskmask
I wasn't expecting a comedy of a Sherlock Holmes novel, but these three guys deftly pulled off multiple roles in a witty, slapstick farce. Saw the story in a whole new light.
Photo 09-27-19 August: Osage County REP - Thompson Theatre Newark, DE maskmaskmaskmask
The new season starts off with another spectacular production, though a bit unsettling. Dysfunctional familes are a prime subject for both comedy and drama, and this managed both. Several fine guests joined the regulars while Kathleen Pirkl Tague got to pull out all the stops with a very over-the-top complicated character.
Photo 10-23-19 One November Yankee Delaware Theatre Company Wilmington, DE maskmaskmaskmask
Started slow and I wasn't convinced that it would have a future on Broadway, but a clever twist with Harry Hamlin and Stephanie Powers playing three sets of siblings connected by a plane crash proved to be very compelling. HIghly recommended and I wish them the best on Broadway.
Photo 11-03-19 The Cashore Marionettes: Simple Gifts Grand Opera House Wilmington, DE maskmaskmask
A nice change of pace witnessing a dying art. Joseph Cashore has been designing and performing professionally for over 30 years but got hooked at age 11. With his complex manipulation he is able to bring his creations to life with simple and engaging stories.
Photo 11-10-19 Murder On The Orient Express REP - Thompson Theatre Newark, DE maskmaskmaskmask
An excellent performance is a given for all REP shows and the sets are usually elaborate as well, but they went all out this time. Possibly one of their best of all time. Lee Ernst as Poirot naturally nailed it. One small quibble, but understandable. In the novel and movies, there are twelve conspirators while the play only included eight.
Photo 12-04-19 A Christmas Carole Delaware Theatre Company Wilmingotn, DE maskmask

A holiday tradition that seems to require a new gimmick each year. This time it was an all female cast. Liked it better when they used puppets.
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