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Universal Horror Classics: Comfort Food for the Senses (Part Two)

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments abbott & costello, gypsy, horror, Lon Chaney Jr., Maria Ouspenskaya, mittel-european, monster rally, musical, universal

PART TWO: THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE Starting in 1936, there was a slump in horror’s popularity, no doubt because it

Theater Theater Interview

‘Rockin’ the Planet’ Premieres at the Roxie

March 27, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Jesus Christ Superstar, Jonathan Pennington, musical, original, Peppy Castro, premiere, Rockin' the Planet, Rocky Horror Show, Roxie Theatre, Steve Leber

Director Jonathan Pennington talks about the original musical making its world premiere at the Roxie Theatre in San Antonio.

Theater Theater Review

‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Rocks at the Public Theater

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Million Dollar Quartet, musical, Public Theater of San Antonio, rock and roll, Sam Phillips, Sun Records

‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott’s Tony-winning jukebox musical, arrives at the Public in a colorful production.

Theater Theater Interview

Interview: PASA’s Paul Tinder on ‘Wicket: A Star Wars Parody Musical’

March 5, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments George Lucas, musical, parody, PASA, Paul Tinder, spoof, Star Wars, Wicket

Paul Tinder talks about the original musical parody of ‘Star Wars’ that’s making its premiere at Performing Arts San Antonio.

Theater Theater Review

A well-crafted ‘Oklahoma!’ at the Woodlawn Theater

March 3, 2019March 3, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Broadway, classic, Deco District, musical, Oh What A Beautiful Mornin, Oklahoma!, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Woodlawn Theatre

In its most recent incarnation at the Woodlawn Theater, the old warhorse gets a boost of energy thanks to a slick production and enthusiastic performances.

Theater Theater News

Public Theater of San Antonio 2019-20 Season News

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Bonham Exchange, elf, Into the Woods, Mary Poppins, musical, new season, premiere, Public Theater of San Antonio, Rocky Horror Picture Show, UTSA

Next season, the Public Theater of San Antonio will be bringing some productions to other area stages in addition to

Theater Theater Review

An Ebullient ‘Rent’ at the Public Theater

January 29, 2019January 30, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Jonathan Larson, La boheme, Lin-Manuel Miranda, musical, Public Theater of San Antonio, Rent, San Antonio, stage, theater

The Public Theater scores another win with its production of Jonathan Larson’s 1996 landmark.

Cult Corner Film

A Brief History of ‘A Christmas Carol’

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim, Albert Finney, Bob Cratchit, Charles Dickens, Christmas, classic, George C. Scott, Jim Carrey, musical, Scrooge, Tiny Tim

A look at the various versions of Dicken’s classic tale throughout the years.

Theater Theater Review

‘Annie’ Rings In the Holidays at the Woodlawn

November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Annie, Daddy Warbucks, Deco District, Depression, musical, stage, Woodlawn Theatre

The Tony-winning 1977 musical comes to the Deco District landmark in an attractive production.

Theater Theater Review

The Cellar Theater Stages a Poignant ‘Fun Home’

November 9, 2018November 10, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Alison Bechdel, biography, Cellar Theater, lbgtq, musical, poignant, Public Theater of San Antonio, Tony Award

The Tony award-winning Broadway hit comes to San Antonio’s Cellar Theater in a superb and intimate production.

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