Elaine Mura

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Review – Unique Feathers are Flying

December 7, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

When director/choreographer Matthew Bourne sets his sights on a legendary ballet, audiences can be sure of a special and unexpected treat. Combining traditional ballet movements with contemporary dance realignments coupled with old-fashioned stories with a […]

The Wrong Kind of People Review – Laughs Aplenty

December 4, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

Playwright George Corbin definitely had his tongue firmly ensconced in his cheek when he conjured up THE WRONG KIND OF PEOPLE. Set in 1942, the play manages to poke fun at the prejudice of the […]

Before Review – a Bittersweet Encounter

December 1, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

Written by and starring talented Irish actor Pat Kinevane, BEFORE is, according to the author himself, “a piece about love…and what happens if we block it from each other.” A fascinating combination of music by […]

Jitney Review – The Genius of Playwright August Wilson

November 25, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

Author August Wilson had an intimate knowledge of the people he molded, people facing real problems in the real world with stamina and a bit of humor always kept in reserve. Written in 1979, JITNEY […]

The Double V Review – The Power of One

November 24, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

One simple letter that creates a tsunami? Yes, it could happen – and it did. Written by Carole Eglash-Kosoff, an inveterate researcher and author who leaves no stone unturned, THE DOUBLE V tells the little-known […]

Bad Habits Review – Comic Orson Bean is Back

November 23, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

Comedy screenwriter Steve Mazur – who has authored lines for film luminaries like Jim Carrey, Sigourney Weaver, and Gene Hackman – takes the audience on a gentle journey back into their elementary school days in […]

Christmas with David Mynne – A Very Special Scrooge

November 20, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

Based in Penzance, Cornwall, David Mynne crosses the Pond this December to delight Wallis Annenberg audiences with his unique take on Dickens’ timeless masterpiece, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Mynne is a founding member of Kneehigh Theater […]

Eight Nights Review – Surviving the Impossible

November 18, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

An all-Jewish cast does a superb job of bringing to life the tale of one Holocaust survivor in playwright Jennifer Maisel’s powerful story of pain and the human will to survive against all odds. Developed […]

Salvage Review – The Seeds of Redemption

November 18, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

A world premiere, SALVAGE blends music and drama into a satisfying whole. With book by Tim Alderson and music and lyrics by Mark Heard, Pat Terry, and Randy VanWarmer, SALVAGE examines the role of choices […]

Fifteen Men in a Smoke-Filled Room Review – The Reluctant President

November 18, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

In a cunning depiction of Warren G. Harding’s ascent to the presidency of the U.S., talented playwright Colin Speer Crowley has woven history and drama into an intriguing whole. Skillfully directed by Jules Aaron, FIFTEEN […]