Whether you’re tired of re-watching the same old shows on Netflix, searching for a classier spot for a date night or hunting for something new to do off campus, look no further than Miami’s bustling performing arts scene. With exciting shows happening all the time and the incredible bargain on student tickets, this town has…
Culture, Reviews, Theater
‘Visiting Hours’ poses heavy drama, little depth
The cover of the program for the New Theatre’s production of “Visiting Hours” poses the question: Can parents ever escape the guilt for the sins of their children? It’s a loaded query that set the stage for an evening of heavy familial drama and razor-sharp tension. Unfortunately, the South Florida premiere of David Caudle’s 2012…
Culture, Theater
‘Assassins’ strikes at the American dream with stunning play
In school, we study the presidents and the legacies they leave. But what about those with a darker legacy? For some, the land of opportunity corrupts, and the desire to leave. The Adrienne Arsht Center and Zoetic Stage explored this perversion of the American Dream in their powerful production of “Assassins.” “Assassins” was written by Stephen…
Culture, Reviews, Theater, Uncategorized
‘End of the Rainbow’ shines in its tragedy
There are few cultural figures who are more admired and adored by the American public than Judy Garland. Viewers across the country and the entire world have made the “Wizard of Oz” and Garland’s performance as Dorothy into artistic touchstones, familiar to millions of fans. But Garland’s own life was far from the Technicolor dream…
Culture
Must-see shows take audience on emotional roller coaster
“Making God Laugh” Woody Allen once said, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.” It’s a typically wry quip from the famous director, but nonetheless has a ring of truth to it. The Actors’ Playhouse explored both the humor and pathos in this assertion in its captivating production of “Making God…
Community, Culture, Theater
Four-person cast tackles relatable themes in “Knowledge and Noise”
As any college student could tell you, choosing what you’re going to do with the rest of your life is probably the most stressful decision you will ever have to make. You might think you know what things you like, but doubt creeps in. Will physics hold your interest for all the coming decades? Is…
Community, Culture, Reviews, Theater
Retro musical features comedic, refreshing actors
Think back on your senior prom. The music was probably bad, everyone sported cheap, rented tuxes or overly expensive dresses, and calling the action on the floor “dancing” would have been a creative use of the word, at best. Do you even remember who won prom queen? Flashback to a different era. It’s 1958, and…
Culture, Theater
Play takes comedy to explore pain
Blue lights fade in, outlining the deer’s profile in vivid silhouette across the top of the theater. Brakes screech. It’s an arresting visual and a significant one; an entire play is built around the aftershocks of these 30 seconds. In a stirring production of “Sons of the Prophet,” GableStage at the Biltmore Hotel explored the…
Culture, Music, Reviews
Small-town classic takes Miami Springs
Two men. Twenty characters. One Texas community bursting with personality, gossip and a touch of satirical insanity. If you’re looking for a light evening full of laughs and wacky antics, there’s no greater town than Tuna. The Pelican Playhouse takes its audiences on a delightful romp through this eccentric locale in its lively production of…