In “Slow Food” there’s a deeper dig on the psyche behind the simple concept of eating a meal at a restaurant with a partner. Themes of hunger (both real and imagined), anger, mental health, fidelity, dependence, and manipulation come to the fore as a triangular power struggle between the characters takes place.
Theater Review
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Circle of life
Every millennial in the audience of “The Lion King,” many of whom are now parents, grew up with the 1994 cartoon film from Disney. But does that nostalgia translate to the theatrical adaptation from 1997? Based on Friday’s packed audience at the Auditorium Theatre, it seems that way.
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Made of star stuff
The plot of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is an origin story of sorts, a prequel to ‘Peter Pan.’
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Dinner and a show
‘Raging Skillet’ is a touching tribute to Chef Rossi’s career, her mother, and living life to the fullest.
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Theater review: ‘The Amish Project’
On October 2, 2006, a lone gunman entered an Amish schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, and opened fire. “The Amish Project,” a 2009 play by Jessica Dickey, is a fictional retelling of that true story — a single-actor show that reimagines the events surrounding the day.
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Theater review: ‘Detroit ’67’
While the story onstage may be fictional, the riots of 1967 were very real, and they are soberingly reminiscent of recent police brutality headlines. “Detroit ’67” is not the most uplifting night out, but its strong performances, historical content, and a distinct relevance to current events make for an impactful experience.
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All in the family
‘The Addams Family’ is a kitschy, corny ride that immediately breaks the fourth wall, and the entire two-hour show is based on the premise of daughter Wednesday falling in love with a boy at school and inviting him and his parents to dinner.
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Review: ‘La Cage Aux Folles’
At its core, it’s a flashy, an undeniably fun night out — albeit difficult to pull off without a talented male cast. Fortunately, Geva’s cast is more than equipped to handle the high-heeled, leather- and feather-filled dance numbers.
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Theater review: ‘Guys and Dolls’
Overall, the show is an enjoyable, albeit predictable, night out at the theater. There’s always a place for classics in each theater season, and a hat tip to the past 70 years of Blackfriars Theatre with a musical from the era of its origin feels like a fitting choice.
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The sun sets on Hill Cumorah Pageant
The Hill Cumorah Pageant isn’t just an annual theatrical experience. It’s a religious destination in Palmyra, NY, sacred to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the site where Mormonism founder Joseph Smith discovered the buried golden plates he would translate into the Book of Mormon.
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Theater review: ‘Revival: The Resurrection of Son House’
Blues artist, son of a preacher, steel worker, farmer, husband, alcoholic, and one of the first black musicians to make a record in the United States. While these words all apply to Eddie “Son” House, they don’t begin to tell his story the way Geva’s latest world premiere, “Revival: The Resurrection of Son House,” does.
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Theater review: ‘The Royale’
Based on a true story and set in 1905, the plot follows Jay “The Sport” Jackson, a black boxer who wants to become the heavyweight champion of the world, and challenges the current titleholder — a white man — to come out of retirement for the fight of the decade.
