LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS…STAGE VS SCREEN - Review by Bob Rubin For TSP News
“Little Shop of Horrors” is a smorgasbord of genres. It is sci-fi, drama, horror, romance and comedy supported by rousing classic pop rock music.
"Noises Off" - Reviewed by Keith B. Laggos, PHD. For TSP Productions
“Noises Off” is a hilarious farce of British wit and slap stick humor. A well done production set turns as if it is a “lazy susan” between the three acts provides the audience a view of the goings on shenanigans during a play production. You can only pray this is not typical of most plays.
NEVER BETTER… A Breakthough Musical! - A Review by Bob Rubin For TSP News
This reviewer was mesmorized as all the musicians not only supplied great orchestration but, acted and sang amazingly. This unusual musical prodcution is the brainchild of Preston Max Allen. He worked on it for ten years, adding, deleting, and tweaking until he felt comfortable. Preston created the story, music and lyrics. If the unique production does not impress you, the musical numbers will.
THE COTTAGE - A REVIEW BY Bob Rubin For TSP News
Sandy Rustin, the playwright, just pulled off a first in neighborhood Chicago theater. She was instrumental in bringing her 2023 sexual farce stage play directly from Broadway to neighborhood Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest. Ms. Rustin grew up in Glenview and went to Northwestern University. She was influenced by Noel Coward’s “Private Lives” and Bernard Slade’s “Same Time Next Year” but creates her own unique story in “The Cottage”. It is recommended by this reviewer.
“SOUTH PACIFIC”, AGAIN?! - A review By Bob Rubin For TSP News
“Bob, could you review the opening night of “South Pacific” at The Skokie Theatre?
“I’ve seen it 1000 times (I never exaggerate) from NYC to Chicago and you want me to see it again?”
So, on September 6, I went to see the opening of “South Pacific” for the 1001th time, and I am glad that I did. I am, again, reminded why this show is in its 77th year, has received 10 Tonys and is one of only two musicals to receive a “Pulitzer Prize”.
"Carousel" - Review by Bob Rubin for TSP NEWS
What makes a musical the best ever? According to “Time Magazine”, it is powerful memorable songs, great acting, great voices, dancing, and a great story of characters, complicated ones, This production of "Carousel", by Music Theater Works, has ALMOST all of those.
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!” - Review by Julia Rack
We attended “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!” at the Marriott Theatre on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10am in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The musical is based on Mo Willems’ children’s book. My kids enjoyed it and said, “It was so funny!”
"Grease" - Review by Keith Laggos, PHD. For TSP News
“Grease” is the word at the Skokie Theatre || Reviewed by Keith Laggos, PHD. For TSP News
“BEEHIVE” A sixties’ MUSICAL REVIEW BY Bob Rubin, For TSP News
10-9-8-7…… BLAST OFF, TO THE PAST! || MARRIOTT THEATRE PRESENTS “BEEHIVE” A sixties’ MUSICAL REVIEW BY Bob Rubin, For TSP News
60 Years of RSMT - Review by Nancy Henke-Konopasek
60 Years of RSMT took place May 17 and 18 at Reinhart Auditorium in Merrillville, Indiana. RSMT (Ross Summer Music Theatre) known for six decades of quality theatre did not disappoint!