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The Phantom of the Opera is Dropping Chandeliers all Month.

The spectacular new production lives up to the hype as a traveling Phantom is just as dastardly as he was more than 25 years ago.  Click through for interviews with Jacquelynne Fontaine (Carlotta) and Frank Viveros (Piangi) and my 3 favorite moments from the production.

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Ballroom with a Twist – Interview with Jenna Johnson & Randi Lynn Strong

        Click thru for my interview with So You Think You Can Dance alums – Jenna Johnson & Randi Lynn Strong.

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Dallas Theater Center – Les Miserables

For fans of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Les Miserables the past 30 years have embodied one setting, one place, one particular revolution.  The emotions captured in the music carry across all different cultures as Jean Valjean's story has a universal Everyman redemptive quality, if not a bit over-the-top.  But…

World Cup Picks 2014

Those folks at Dirty Tackle do find real gems!  If that video didn't get you intrigued click on through for a video that will surely suck you into the game's greatest tournament.  And I'll give my picks for World Cup 2014 Brazil!

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Second Thought Theatre – Booth

Second Thought Theatre contiously impresses with each production.  This 10th season closing play is written and directed by STT Co-Artistic Director Steven Walters with story and research assistance from Erik Archilla.  Click through for my review of BOOTH.

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Cyber Seniors – Interview with Director Saffron Cassaday

Bridging the age gap by allowing technology to lead to inspiration is a fasinating find in this inspiring documentary.  Young actress turned filmmaker, Saffron Cassaday, has made a moving and enlightening doc.  I was able to chat with Saffron about her film. 

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Disney’s Beauty and The Beast – Review

Disney's classic tale has a bit more connection to the story's French origins and thus adds another fun level of intrigue.  Click through for my review of the AT&T Performing Arts Center's season finale.

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Evita – Dallas Summer Musicals Review and Interview with Krystina Alabado

Sultry and sexy while still smart and sensual sums up the power behind this wonderful Tony-Award winning musical. Click through for my full review and a special treat from the past.

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Dallas Theater Center’s World-Premiere Musical – The Fortress of Solitude.

Jonathan Lethem's book is given a moving and upbeat musical rendition.  Dallas Theater Center's world-premiere of the Broadway bound new musical is the best production so far in DFW this year.  Click through for my full review and some fun video of the wonderful production.

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We Will Rock You at Dallas Summer Musicals – Interview with Erika Peck (OZ)

We Will Rock You at Dallas Summer Musicalsis exactly as Ben Elton (Book and Direction) said Freddie's Mum knew her baby boy would love this musical, "Cuz it's set in the future, and we loved looking to the future, and it's a comedy and he always loved to laugh".  By far the best elements of this entertaining musical are its Mad…

Kids for Ca$h – Interview with Director Robert May

Easily one of the best documentaries of 2014!  Kids for Ca$h tells the haunting story of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.  This small town took the law to a new level under the leadership of Judge Mark Ciavarella.  Click through for my interview with Producer and 1st time Director Robert May.

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February Theatre/Musical Roundup: A King, A Ghost & COCK

Since this past Friday I've had the chance to catch three unique and bold productions.  Dallas…

King of The Nerds: Season 2 Interview - Texas Twist

King of the Nerds Season 2 kicks off tonight with an all new Nerdvana and an enlightened group of…

2013 - Year In Film

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"The movie's not over till everyone's dead", Denis Johnson.

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Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Interview with David Elder

From DSM website:

"IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMASis presented by Dallas Summer Musicals…

NARCO CULTURA - Review

From NARCO CULTURA Facebook Page:

"NARCO CULTURA takes viewers behind the scenes of…

Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles - Interview with Douglas Cox aka Ringo Starr

From Dallas Summer Musicals website:

"RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is presented by Dallas…