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"The Lion King" is larger than life - By Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended The audience was clearly ready and waiting for the much anticipated return of " Lion King," judging by the cheers that greeted the first notes sung by Rafiki the Mandrill (Mukelisiwe Goba). I could see expressions of sheer awe on people’s faces as animals – everything from giraffes to elephants to birds in the sky – walked up the aisles toward the stage. Everything about "The Lion King" is larger than life and because it’s a Disney production, everything is perfect! I give it 4 Spotlights.

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"AVA: The Secret Conversations" - By Carol Moore

**** Recommended Elizabeth McGovern, who stars as Ava Gardner in "AVA: The Secret Conversations," is one heck of an actress. I watched her play Lady Cora Crawley in every episode of Downton Abbey – and all three movies – and she was very good, but somehow dwarfed by the bigger personalities – her mother-in-law, her daughter, etc. – around the Abbey. Seeing her in this role, I see what a great actress she really is. 4 Spotlights

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"Mr. Wolf" is Superb! - By Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended Steppenwolf Theatre opens their season with a fascinating family drama, "Mr. Wolf." Rajiv Joseph’s play is about a family dealing the return of a 15-year-old daughter who was kidnapped as a toddler. Can she develop a relationship with these strangers? Can the adults work through all their hostility toward each other and work together? Was the kidnapper a mild-mannered astronomy professor or a total whack job? The answers to these questions kept me spellbound til the end. 4 Spotlights

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"Ashland Avenue" - By Carol Moore

***** Recommended I really enjoyed the Goodman Theatre’s production of "Ashland Avenue," written by Lee Kirk, a comedy filled with family angst. Kevin Depinet’s amazing set is part of the fun. How many TV sets can you count? And then there’s the cardboard cutout. The story wasn’t that original but it worked. It’s a little on the long side, however. 3 ½ Spotlights

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Black Ensemble Theatre's latest show puts spotlight on the blues - By Eloise Marie Valadez

Blues fans will want to take a seat in the audience for Black Ensemble Theatre's newest show.

“Blue Heaven,” which was written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks, is the current show starring on stage at BET. The production runs to Oct. 26. “Blue Heaven,” tells a type of fantasy story, where five deceased legendary blues artists, while gathered in a club in what is meant to be the great beyond, talk about their lives and careers and share their music with one another.

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"Dial M for Murder" - By Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended Drury Lane Theatre’s production of "Dial M for Murder" is stylish and sophisticated in a very British way. Seething resentment hides behind drinks and civilized behavior in a posh Mayfair drawing room. The talented cast not only kept everyone’s attention, they were able to convey unspoken nuances too. By the way, the title is something of an anachronism, considering that at least a third of the audience has never used a dial telephone. 4 Spotlights

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The Joffrey Ballet's "Carmen" - By Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended The Joffrey Ballet’s "Carmen" was magnificent. Georges Bizet’s glorious music combined with Liam Scarlett’s emotive choreography danced with incredible artistry by the Joffrey company is a spectacle not to be missed! I must say I had forgotten just how evocative this music can be. Seriously, "Carmen" blew me away - the music, the choreography, the costumes, just wow! I can’t say enough about the Joffrey dancers who always execute the most complicated choreography with flawless technique and grace. Don’t miss it! 4 BIG Spotlights

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"Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt 2B" - By Carol Moore

**** Recommended Although I’m not a Sherlock Holmes fan, I really did enjoy the Towle Theater’s production of "Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt 2B". Kate Hamil’s play describes itself as “Cheerfully desecrating the stories of Sir Arthur Connan Doyle.” All the key characters from Conan Doyle’s books are there – in one form or another – and the cast has fun portraying them. 3 ½ Spotlights

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MISERY - Review by Bob Rubin For TSP News

The 1990 film version of Stephen King’s “Misery” was considered one of the better films of the year and won Kathy Bates an Oscar for best actress. So…this was a tough act to follow for Citadel Theatre’s live stage version of it. But follow it they did!

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"Catch Me If You Can" - By Carol Moore

**** Recommended Marriott Theatre’s bright new production of "Catch Me If You Can" is so much fun! The first time I saw this musical, it reminded me of cotton candy, all pink and fluffy, not a lot of substance. All that is still true, but so what! This talented cast has enthusiastically embraced the essential zaniness, all the ‘who me’ moments, the sheer hubris of the cons. Kudos to Director Jessica Fisch and Choreographer Deidre Goodwin for a terrific production. 4 Spotlights

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"The Lion King" is larger than life - By Carol Moore

"AVA: The Secret Conversations" - By Carol Moore

"Mr. Wolf" is Superb! - By Carol Moore

"Ashland Avenue" - By Carol Moore

Black Ensemble Theatre's latest show puts spotlight on the blues - By Eloise Marie Valadez

"Dial M for Murder" - By Carol Moore

The Joffrey Ballet's "Carmen" - By Carol Moore

"Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt 2B" - By Carol Moore

MISERY - Review by Bob Rubin For TSP News

"Catch Me If You Can" - By Carol Moore

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