Garth Fagan Dance’s “Up Close and Personal,” my first show at the 2017 Rochester Fringe, was a raw shot of movement, inspiration, and awe. The show, set in the acclaimed company’s rehearsal space, feels intimate as you watch the dancers move gracefully about the stage. The performances are punctuated by chats with the man himself about […]
EstroFest
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Frank reviews EstroFest and You’ll Thank Me Later
EstroFest was a blast, I tell ya. You know, I go to these things hoping with all my might to laugh, to be taken out of the doldrums of my day, and allowed to view the world askew for a few. Well, the gals and one dude (as a guest) in EstroFest did not let […]
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CRITICS PICKS: Frank De Blase
“Flatfoots, Floozies & Murder” Set in 1920’s Chicago and overflowing with hot music, gin mills, and gangsters, the audience is invited in to help Dick Tracey solve a murder — or add to the confusion. This is classic fun with the era starring as a character itself, interspersed with language and style that is beautifully […]
