By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) has returned to that old chestnut Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, a fellow Louisianian, who grew up in the oldest settlement in the state, Natchitoches. Those of us who live here know the name is pronounced “Nack-uh-titch,” not “Natch-uh-toh-chiss” and – […]
By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) When MGM was giving itself a hearty pat on the back back in 1974 with the release of their tribute movie “That’s Entertainment,” the 1952 film “Singin’ in the Rain” was given the nod as the greatest film musical in its catalog. That may have been self-serving, […]
By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) With seven seasons under its belt, the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans, superintended by the diligence of producing artistic directors Augustin Correro and Nick Shackleford, has succeeded in its founding premise: to present authentic works by Williams – especially infrequently produced and rarely-seen pieces – […]
By LOU HARRY A theater festival, a good one, is greater than the sum of its parts – even when its parts are very strong to begin with. Such is the case with the Stratford Festival, North America’s largest classical repertory theater. Since 1953 it has been presenting Shakespeare and more. This season, 13 full […]