Paula Plum, under Bryn Boice’s thoughtful direction, gives a heartfelt, intelligent portrayal of Eleanor. Such is the depth and sensitivity of her performance that it feels as though the real Eleanor Roosevelt is standing before us.
Actor Johnny Shea Says “Bat Boy: The Musical” is a Metaphor for the Marginalized
Johnny Shea chatted with Theater Mirror about the musical’s evergreen themes of othering and acceptance, and about finding the light (and the laughs) in an absurdist story filled with drama and darkness.
Ezra Knight on His Leading Role in The Huntington’s Upcoming Production of “Purpose”
Theater veteran Ezra Knight has trod the boards on Broadway for decades in everything from Othello to Mean Girls and Pretty Woman, not to mention a long list of credits off-Broadway, on television, and in film. Even on a Zoom call, Knight brings a quality of presence that feels right for Solomon, a larger-than-life figure whose stature casts a shadow full of all-too-human complexities. Knight shared his insights into his character, the play, and the themes to which Jenkins-Jacobs is writing in Purpose.
Ogunquit’s ‘The Producers’ Brilliantly Captures Mel Brooks’ Genius
‘The Producers’ ─ Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan; Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks; Based on the film The Producers (1967); Original Direction and Choreography: Susan Stroman; Original Direction and Choreography recreation: James Gray; Music Supervisor: Jesse Kissel. Scenic Designer: Eric Luchen; Lighting Design: Richard Latta; Costume Design: William Ivey Long; Costume Coordinator:…
