Articles filed under Short and Sweet Theater Reviews
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Short & Sweet Critic Patrick Murphy of Elgin reviews Dee Snider's Rock & Roll Christmas Tale with host Diana Martinez of Broadway in ChicagoNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - Patrick Murphy of Elgin joined Diana Martinez of Broadway in Chicago to review the opening night of Dee Snider's Rock & Roll Christmas as the Short & Sweet guest critic...
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Heavy metal spoofed in family-friendly 'Dee Snider's Rock & Roll Christmas Tale'Nov 21, 2014 1:45 pm - "Dee Snider's Rock & Roll Christmas Tale" features a satanic blood pact, an exorcism and lots of headbanging heavy metal music. Yet, this world premiere musical at Chica...
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Emotion, spontaneity lacking in 'Annie'Nov 21, 2014 4:45 am - "Annie" is showing her age. It's not that the 1977 Tony Award-winning musical hasn't retained its spunk. But few audience members for this kid-pleasing show - now in a n...
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'Annie' still 'closest to my heart' for original Sandy trainer William BerloniNov 14, 2014 4:45 am - When it comes to casting dogs, cats and even rats to appear onstage, William Berloni is the professional animal trainer that most Broadway producers call first. Berloni'...
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Dee Snider mixes heavy metal, holiday cheer in 'Christmas Tale'Oct 31, 2014 6:00 am - In the 1980s, Dee Snider crafted an anti-establishment persona heading the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. So some might be surprised that the rocker famed for chart-to...
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Christine Murphy of Palatine shares her perspective on Broadway in Chicago's Amazing Grace with host, Diana MartinezOct 28, 2014 1:01 am - Christine Murphy of Palatine discusses her perspective on Broadway in Chicago's new musical, Amazing Grace. Murphy was immediately drawn into the performance, finding it...
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New musical 'Amazing Grace' inspired by true story of adventure, redemptionOct 05, 2014 6:30 am - Most theater composers are told to start small when writing a first-time musical. But songwriter Christopher Smith ignored that advice with “Amazing Grace,” a world prem...
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Arlington Heights actress embraces role in campy 'Evil Dead' musicalSep 21, 2014 6:15 am - Arlington Heights actress Julie Baird wasn't familiar with "The Evil Dead" cult horror film franchise when she auditioned for a North American tour of the musical comedy...
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Diana Martinez reviews the world premiere of The Last ShipJun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - The launching of the "The Last Ship" in its world premiere and opening night was nothing short of powerful. What I loved most about the story is what I appreciate most a...
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'First Wives Club' musical announces Chicago engagementJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - A musical version of "The First Wives Club," featuring a score by the Motown songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, is aiming for Broadway with a planned spring 2015 e...