Category Archives: Review

A Review of Jersey Boys at the 5th Avenue Theatre

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Last night I experienced the touring production of the Tony lauded musical Jersey Boys at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. The show hunkers down in Seattle until May 4th, after that, it’s back on the road for the world’s best Frankie … Continue reading →

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A Review of The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man is so catchy, the Center for Disease Control reports there is still no known cure. After coming into contact with The Music Man, some individuals report difficulty peeing. Primarily because P rhymes with T and … Continue reading →

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Lana Del Rey is Holding Me Captive

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

I don’t know if I actually like Lana Del Rey’s music or perhaps her voice is holding me hostage. I first heard her on Saturday Night Live. Her performance seemed to contrast the “live” aspects of the show. While watching … Continue reading →

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Review: I Was Wrong: Rise of the Guardians is Great!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

So I’m going to make this quick because my mind is already drifting towards more important things, like pumpkin pie and football doubleheaders. However, before I head into Thanksgiving holiday bliss, I’d like to make you aware of Rise of … Continue reading →

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Wicked Still Worth Seeing: For a Couple More Centuries

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Wicked Still Worth Seeing: For a Couple More Centuries The touring production of the Broadway smash musical Wicked is wicked awesome; primarily because of leads Patti Murin as Galinda (Glinda the Good) and Dee Roscioli as Elphaba (the Wicked Witch … Continue reading →

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Go On: NBC’s Matthew Perry Vehicle Consistently Falls Short

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

With the end of The Office and 30Rock on the horizon, I’ve been looking for a couple new shows to DVR in their place. With this in mind, I decided to give the inaugural season of Go On a try. … Continue reading →

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iPhone 5 Upgrade Less than Astounding

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Apple unveiled the new iPhone today with few surprising revelations, although the name iPhone 5 is somewhat shocking. I thought they’d choose something a little more accurate like the “iPhone Resistance is Futile Edition” or “iPhone 5 Hundred Dollars Please.” … Continue reading →

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The Pitmen Painters: A Review of the ACT Theatre’s Production

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

The Pitman Painters by Lee Hall is inspired by William Feaver’s book concerning the Ashington group. In 1934, a small group of working class men gathered at the Ashington, England YMCA hall to be taught art appreciation by Robert Lyon … Continue reading →

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First Date: A Review of an ACT Theatre and 5th Avenue Theatre Co-production

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

My wife and I finally found enough free time to see the new musical First Date, a co-production of ACT-A Contemporary Theatre and The 5th Avenue Theatre. As we settled into our seats and perused the program, my wife whispered, … Continue reading →

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