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Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about The Light and The Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi) @ 59e59, Wicked Movie, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by Neil Bartlett @ Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, White Christmas @ Paper Mill Playhouse, Never Too Late @ STAR Centre (Maryland), Witness for the Prosecution @ Bowie Community Theatre (Maryland), and Broadway Sessions with Ben Cameron @ The Green Room 42
Wynn Harmon, Kate Hamill, and Jason O’Connell in THE LIGHT AND THE DARK
Photo: James Leynse
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Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook
PETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day wall calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – will be released soon, but is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Peter also has columns at Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select, and many other places.
Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook
MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist. He is the founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.
James Marino | [email protected] | Facebook
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Pre:
All the Drama: The Great White Hope, 1969 Winner, Pulitzer Prize for Drama was released for BroadwayRadio Patreon supporters
Reviews:
PF: The Light and The Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi) @ 59e59, through December 15, 2024
By Kate Hamill
Directed by Jade King Carroll
With Carlo Albán, Kate Hamill, Wynn Harmon, Jason O’Connell, Joey Parsons, and Matthew Saldívar
At the height of the Italian Renaissance, artists are reshaping the very image of humanity. Artemisia Gentileschi wants to become one of the great painters…but women are not thought capable of true artistry. With persistence and bravado she quickly establishes a groundbreaking perspective, but just as her career begins to gain momentum, a series of devastating betrayals crack the foundation of her life and art. Told through her piercing point of view, The Light and The Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi) weaves a magnetic and empowering tapestry of art, ambition, rage, and resilience.
Interview with ToB: Friday, Nov. 15, 2024; Hamill on ‘The Light and the Dark’
MP: Wicked Movie in 3D! (@ AMC on 42)
Angelina Jolie in MARIA (Maria Callas movie)
PF: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by Neil Bartlett @ Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, through December 29, 2024
Directed by Paul Mullins
Scrooge’s iconic journey from miser to humanitarian appears fresh and new in Neil Bartlett’s bold and highly-theatrical adaptation. Using a small ensemble of actors to bring the vast inhabitants of Dickens’ world to life (animate and inanimate alike) — everything from the merry Fezziwigs to Scrooge’s complaining lightbulb — this inventive production is sure to capture the imaginations of the entire family and fill audiences with the magical spirit of the season.
The Argyle Theatre in Babylon, NY (Long Island) got a facelift! (And a new digital marquee!)
The Cast of White Christmas. Photo Credit Jeremy Daniel (2024)
MP: White Christmas @ Paper Mill Playhouse, through December 29, 2024
PF: Peter travelled to Maryland to see two productions:
Reading of Never Too Late @ STAR Centre (Maryland), December 5, 2024
Never Too Late (Play) on Wikipedia
Witness for the Prosecution @ Bowie Community Theatre (Maryland), through December 15, 2024
MP: Broadway Sessions with Ben Cameron @ The Green Room 42 on 42nd and 10th. Doors at 9:30, with showtime at 10:00pm. Did you sing your face off?
Discussion:
‘I Am Beautiful, I Am Powerful, I Am Enough, I Will Do My Best’: Gavin Creel’s Emotional Memorial Was a Tribute to His Inspiring Ethos by Logan Culwell-Block
Read more from the remarks offered at the December 2 event honoring the late Tony winner at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.
Laura Benanti Calls Out Zachary Levi for Suggesting COVID-19 Vaccine Caused Gavin Creel’s Death
Broadway Served Up Best Thanksgiving Week In History With $46M B.O.; ‘Wicked’ Soars To Nearly $3M
https://deadline.com/2024/12/broadway-box-office-thanksgiving-wicked-1236192607
See Who’s Joining Jordan Fisher, Taran Killam, Keala Settle, Stephanie Styles in Encores! Urinetown by Andrew Gans
Teddy Bergman will direct with choreography by Mayte Natalio.
Kevin Cahoon, Pearl Scarlett Gold, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Rainn Wilson, and more join cast
February 5 – 16, 2025
December 4, 2024 (NEW YORK, NY) – NEW YORK CITY CENTER today announced complete casting for Encores! Urinetown, February 5 – 16, 2025. Jenni Barber (Little Becky Two Shoes, Mrs. Millenium), Josh Breckenridge (Senator Fipp), Yeman Brown (Billy Boy Bill), Kevin Cahoon (Old Man Strong, Hot Blades Harry), Pearl Scarlett Gold (Little Sally), Greg Hildreth (Officer Barrel), Jeff Hiller (Mr. McQueen), Tiffany Mann (Soupy Sue), Daniel Quadrino (Robby the Stockfish), Graham Rowat (Ensemble, Officer Lockstock on Feb 14), Myra Lucretia Taylor (Josephine Strong), Rainn Wilson (Caldwell B. Cladwell), and John Yi (Tiny Tom), join previously announced cast members Jordan Fisher (Bobby Strong), Taran Killam (Officer Lockstock), Keala Settle (Penelope Pennywise), and Stephanie Styles (Hope Cladwell).
Directed by Teddy Bergman, Urinetown features choreography by Mayte Natalio and Encores! Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell leading The Encores! Orchestra. The production features scenic design by Clint Ramos, costume design by Sophia Choi, lighting design by Justin Townsend, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, and projection design by Peter Nigrini.
Next Week:
Peter’s Brainteaser:
In two different Tony-winning musicals with scores by Stephen Sondheim, a character makes an atypical sound in the middle of singing.
Who are they and in what songs and shows do they do it?
Michael’s Musical Moments
Happy Birthday John Rubinstein!
Music Opener:
OPENER: “Corner of the Sky,” John Rubinstein
Music Closer:
CLOSER: “On the Right Track,” Ben Vereen and John Rubinstein
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