Curtainup Founder & Editor Elyse Sommer's Epilogue -- I've passed the torch for reviewing and editing new theater productions on and off-Broadway and elsewhere. However, I'll continue to sound off here with my take on Live and Onscreen Entertainment. As for Curtainup's extensive content since 1996-- it's all sill available at www.curtainup.com

Friday, December 19, 2014

Dory Previn chanelled by Kate Dimbleby


 Beware Of Young Girls: Kate Dimbleby Sings The Dory Previn Story
Beware Of Young Girls: Kate Dimbleby Sings The Dory Previn Story - Dimbleby is fantastic as Dory. With a voice that's warm, clear and full, she delivers Previn's gems with flawless phrasing and meticulous shading. . . Read More

A look back at the world of Cafe Society




Café Society Swing
Café Society Swing - It was called, "the wrong place for the right people," but it was a prime New York hot spot in the 1930's and '40's. . . Re

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

T. R. Knight makes Pocatello worth a visi




Pocatello
Pocatello -T. R. Knight's Eddie joins Samuel D. Hunter's gallery of men at a traumatic moment in their lives. . . Read More

Monday, December 15, 2014

Every Brilliant Thing celebrates life




 Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing - this solo show takes a firm stance that in the face of hardship, that's when it's most important to celebrate what's brilliant in life. . . Read More

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Broadway theater hosts gussied up magic show, The Illusionists sionists



 Illusionists, Witness the Impossible
#Illusionists, Witness the Impossible - these talented tricksters have genuine appeal, but the show's blaring music, hokey jokes, and sense of self-importance get in the way. It's more sizzle than steak. . .

Friday, December 5, 2014