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Written by David Springstead
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Monday, 26 February 2007 |
 Thank goodness for British theatre and their playwrights, for without them we wouldn't have access to a wealth of comedy that has come to be known as the "sex farce."
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Written by Martha Haney
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Monday, 26 February 2007 |
 Poquoson Island Players (PIP's) recently opened Red, Hot and Cole. This tribute to the life of songwriter (most notably for his Broadway showtunes) Cole Porter had a two weekend run at Poquoson Middle School.
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Written by Kevin 'BDK' McCarthy
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Saturday, 24 February 2007 |
Joel Schumacher has been around for years directing such classics as The Lost Boys (silly movie if you have not seen it), The Client and other great films like Phone Booth. He has also made some pretty crappy movies; i.e. Batman and Robin.
Overall though, he is a very decent director and one of the few big
names that people will still go to theatres to check out these days.
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Written by Kevin 'BDK' McCarthy
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Saturday, 24 February 2007 |
I attended a screening of The Astronaut Farmer earlier in the
month where Billy Bob Thornton and the Polish brothers (Michael and
Mark) were in attendance. The flick tells the story about an actual
farmer, whose name happens to be Charles Farmer, who plans to build and
launch a rocket into space. Billy Bob Thornton and the writer, Mark
Polish, and director, Michael Polish, introduced the film to a sold-out
crowd.
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Written by Kevin 'BDK' McCarthy
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Friday, 23 February 2007 |
 I caught a special advanced screening of this movie on January 22nd
where three of the main characters were in attendance. It was actually
a very interesting experience, despite the fact that the movie is just
completely awful.
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Written by Kevin 'BDK' McCarthy
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Friday, 23 February 2007 |
I want to take a second and say that I was not bored during one minute
of this film. It really does keep you on the edge of your seat the
entire time. Considering it is a true story and the outcome is already
known, they did a really good job of making you feel on edge the entire
film.
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Written by Kevin 'BDK' McCarthy
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Friday, 23 February 2007 |
When I was kid, I used to collect comic books and Ghost Rider
happened to be the majority of the ones that I collected. I was one of
those kids who would just buy the comics for the images and not read
any of the text. I just loved the visuals of the Ghost Rider
comics. They used to actually scare me a little. When I first saw the
movie trailer for this flick, I thought it looked amazing.
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Written by Amber Jordan-Baloy
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Tuesday, 20 February 2007 |
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 Art has been used as a way to record the joys and struggles of life since the beginning of human existence. The current exhibit displayed at the Peninsula Fine ArtsCenter (Pfac), “Las Artes de Mexico,” is the embodiment of this idea.
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Written by M. J. Garland
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Wednesday, 14 February 2007 |
 Currently running at the Generic Theatre is Kristine Thatcher's heart warming drama Emma's Child. This production has moments of beautiful writing and heart warming scenes while holding a much needed laugh in a male bonding scene that is not to be missed.
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Written by M. J, Garland
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Thursday, 01 February 2007 |
 Oscar Wilde was a man of words, wit and wonderment. Wilde was WILD. The Importance of Being Earnest is a play that has always been near and dear to my heart. It is very possibly Oscar Wilde’s most brilliant play, which is saying a lot since he is considered to be amongst Europe's best and brightest playwrights.
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Written by Ronnie Pirate
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Sunday, 28 January 2007 |
 I asked if any friends wanted to go with me to see a play about the Black Plague.
"Is it like Holy Grail? Bring out your dead?"
"Oh lord, this is going to be like Philadelphia or something, isn't it?"
Fortunately, neither was the case. The Little Theater of Virginia Beach has put together what I would say is one of the strongest shows of this season. The Living, though not quite what they advertise, is worthy of not only public attendance, but school field trips.
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Written by M.J. Garland
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Sunday, 21 January 2007 |
 Virginia Stage Company begins the new year with Indoor/Outdoor, a
wonderful and spellbinding comedy by Kenny Finkle.
This production is a theatrical experience from
beginning to end with sets, lighting, costumes and
performances that make you think you may have
sniffed a little too much catnip.
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Written by David Springstead
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Friday, 19 January 2007 |
 In 1950, Isaac Asimov wrote a collection of short stories entitled "I, Robot." In this collection were several tales of robots (advanced technology) and their relationship to mankind. And in order for them to peacefully co-exist, Asimov wrote that the robots/machinery had to be governed by the three laws of robotics. These laws basically stated that a human being could not be harmed, either by action or inaction.
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Written by Wendy Jade
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Saturday, 13 January 2007 |
 Have you ever been to see a production and were
thoroughly entertained and amused but, in the end, had no idea what it was
about? This is how I felt about the
Peninsula Community Theatre’s production of Greetings! by Tom Dudzick.
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Written by David Springstead
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Monday, 01 January 2007 |
 Once more the area has been graced with a production that's out on the road in one of those infamous truck and bus tours. These road shows can be everything from outstanding to just plain bad. Life on the road as an actor isn't all glamour. The number of performances is usually pretty demanding, and depending on the tour venues (A, B, or C types) your backstage area can be quite... interesting. And living out of a suitcase is never easy.
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Written by Ronnie Pirate
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Monday, 25 December 2006 |
 You may very well know Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen, as well as Comet, Cupid Donner, and Blitzen. But, did you know that Mrs. Claus is a raging alcoholic? Have you heard the rumors about why you shouldn’t get caught alone with Santa in the toy shop? And what exactly did happen to Rudolph?
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Written by Mike Diana
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Monday, 18 December 2006 |
 Inspector Goole:
"We don't live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other . . . and if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish." |
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Written by M.J. Garland
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Sunday, 17 December 2006 |
 This past weekend I had the pleasure of seeing Free Reign Theatre's production of Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim at the George M. and Linda H. Kaufman Theatre in the Chrysler Museum. This musical - amongst one of my top favorites - always poses a challenge for community based groups. This case is no different. Into the Woods also nicknamed "Into the Words" by Forbidden Broadway in New York brings many challenges to groups.
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Written by Wendy Maveal
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Thursday, 07 December 2006 |
 If
you ever needed a reason to get off your butt and go take some ballroom lessons
I have found your reason. It came in
the form of Tango Fire which played on November 15-16th at the American Theatre
in Hampton.
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Written by Amber Jordan-Baloy
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Tuesday, 05 December 2006 |
 I embarked upon my visit to the Chrysler Museum of Art with a keen sense of anticipation. I was attending their weekly “Art of Jazz” series which occurs on Wednesday nights. In reality I was there to view their newest exhibit, “A Century of Great Photography from the Virginian-Pilot,” but the lure of visiting an art museum with music softly playing in the background and a glass of wine in hand was the deciding factor for the date of my visit. While the photography exhibit turned out to be much more than I expected, the “Art of Jazz” evening, sadly, fell far short of those expectations.
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More in Reviews... 
Ok, let me start by saying that this is one of my favorite musicals. It is an incredibly funny self-mocking musical filled with spoof and satire. By the name, one might think we are about to be sit through an extended night of bathroom style one liners like “Big Yellow River” by I. P. Freely, but we are actually treated to an evening full of comedy that is both intelligent and fresh (plus bad bathroom jokes).