Thursday, August 3, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 414, A Review: "Summer Stock" (Goodspeed Musicals)

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By James V. Ruocco   "Forget your troubles, c'mon get happy You better chase all your cares away Shout 'hallelujah,' c'...
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 413, A Review: "Seven Cousins for a Horse" (Thrown Stone)

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By James V. Ruocco   Born in Colebrook, Connecticut on April 24, 1788, Ammi Phillips - the subject of Tammy Ryan's world premiere play ...
Monday, July 31, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 412, A Review: "Into the Woods" (Castle Craig Players)

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By James V. Ruocco  Once upon a time... In the classic fairy tales of "Cinderella," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Red ...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 411, A Review: "The Music Man" (Seven Angels Theatre)

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By James V. Ruocco    "Seventy-Six Trombones."  "Ya Got Trouble." "Till There Was You." "The Wells Fargo ...
Thursday, July 20, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 410, Front Row Center: Westport Country Playhouse's "Save Your Playhouse" Campaign Continues Thru July 30, 2023

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By James V. Ruocco   It's no secret that Westport Country Playhouse has been struggling. Tickets sales are down. The subscription base i...
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 409, A Review: "Dial M For Murder" (Westport Country Playhouse)

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  By James V. Ruocco    "Everybody knows about me. I sometimes feel constricted by it. At the same time, I feel liberated because it gi...