Friday, November 24, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 440, A Review: "Moulin Rouge!" (The Bushnell)

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By James V. Ruocco There's much to admire about the National Touring Company of "Moulin Rouge!" the Tony Award-winning musical...
Sunday, November 19, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 439, A Review: "Miracle on 34th Street" (The Arts at Angeloria's)

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By James V. Ruocco Is there really a Santa Claus? Does he actually live in the North Pole? Is his workshop filled with Christmas elves who m...
Monday, November 13, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 438, A Review: "Elf - the Musical" (Fairfield Center Stage)

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  By James V. Ruocco   "Christmas is a lot more than just Santa Claus. Christmas is sleeping on a futon. Having cold spaghetti for brea...
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 437, A Review: "Clybourne Park" (Music Theatre of Connecticut)

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  By James V. Ruocco Interracial tension, property ownership, white privilege, historical change and death by suicide are among the topics a...
Sunday, November 5, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 436, A Review: "Cheese Fries & Chili Dips" (Seven Angels Theatre)

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By James V. Ruocco To make a one-man comedy show click and resonate, it must have all the necessary ingredients and tools - par for the cour...
Thursday, November 2, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 435, A Review: "Sunset Boulevard" (ACT of CT)

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By James V. Ruocco "Say, aren't you Norma Desmond? You used to be big," chimes penniless Hollywood writer Joe Gillis. "I ...