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Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ still stuns, captivates
May 27, 2019June 5, 2019

By AARON KRAUSE MIAMI — With Hamilton capturing the theater world’s attention like few shows in recent memory, it can be easy to pass without a glance the marquee of another musical phenomenon that has played on Broadway seemingly forever. Of course, the latter show is The Lion King. It will quietly enter its 22nd year on the Great…

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Slow Burn’s less-is-more approach works with Tarzan
October 25, 2017October 25, 2017

By AARON KRAUSE FT. LAUDERDALE — There are lighting effects galore (some overdone, some mood-enhancing by Thomas Shorrock) in Slow Burn Theatre Company’s mostly commendable, high-flying production of Tarzan: The Stage Musical. It runs through Nov. 5 on Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ intimate Amaturo Stage. Fortunately, director/choreographer Patrick Fitzwater doesn’t forget to highlight…

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