44: THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL
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44: THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL

Let me start by saying that the musical's vocals at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in 44, The unOfficial, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL was outstanding, with some of the most impressive singing I've ever heard from a musical ensemble.

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The Last Wide Open
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The Last Wide Open

The Last Wide Open is a beautifully crafted play that weaves a heartwarming love story with wit and charm. The narrative skillfully evokes emotions that will uplift your spirit while simultaneously moving the audience to tears.

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2 Pianos 4 Hands
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2 Pianos 4 Hands

LaSalle and McGloin's superb performance in 2 Pianos 4 Hands truly showcases their exceptional talents and piano proficiency. They captivate the audience with their instrument mastery and timely comedic wit.

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Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil: The Musical
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Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil: The Musical

The extraordinary and exceptional performance of J. Harrison Ghee as The Lady Chablis truly brought this musical to life. While the cast gave stellar performances, Ghee's charisma and charm elevated the play to a new level.

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Medea
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Medea

Bump In The Night made a daring debut with the opening of its new theatre company, featuring the timeless Greek tragedy "Medea" by Euripides. Despite the play's ancient origins, dating back to 431 BC, the new theatre company delivered a captivating performance.

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The Hot Wing King
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The Hot Wing King

The combined star power of Arzell, Banks, and Harris set the stage for a potential theater hit. When you add in the exceptional acting performances of Jabari Khaliq, who compellingly portrayed the pain of losing his mother and the frustration of moving from house to house, Kevin Tre'von Patterson's masterful portrayal of the street-wise TJ, and Joseph Anthony Byrd's immaculate and phenomenal performance as Isom, all making their Writers Theatre debut, this play undeniably deserves an extension!

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BEEHIVE The 60’s Musical
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BEEHIVE The 60’s Musical

Beehive The 60's Musical is 90 minutes of pure joy and an incredible music experience. The productions at Marriott Theatre are consistently exceptional, energetic, and captivating, providing a groovy, far-out, out-of-sight night and a wonderful way to spend an evening immersed in great theater.

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Little Bear Ridge Road
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Little Bear Ridge Road

Still, I may be the only one who sees this as just another version of the familiar storyline about a dysfunctional family, similar to what many Americans have seen in the TV show "The Conners."

The resemblance between Little Bear Ridge Road and specific plotlines from The Conners is intriguing.

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Zac Efron
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Zac Efron

The dynamic chemistry between Wai Yim and Hansel Tan on stage was incredible. Their performances were masterful, delivering charm, wit, and several moments of enthralling emotional depth that resonated with the audience. Yim is a powerful and persuasive performer, skillfully engaging the audience with his endearing personality.

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The Salon
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The Salon

The Salon is a delightful musical comedy revolving around legacy, love, and hair themes, with an incredible soundtrack of songs featuring music from icons like James Brown and Beyonce.

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The Devil Is In The Detours
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The Devil Is In The Detours

The Second City's improvisational comedy thrives on its ability to seamlessly engage the audience by incorporating keywords and catchphrases, bringing an element of adaptability and fluency to the performance and adding to the enjoyment of the overall experience.

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The Kite Runner
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The Kite Runner

I had never read the book nor watched the movie, but I was genuinely surprised by how much I was captivated by this rendition of The Kite Runner. It was an enthralling, riveting narrative.

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Jesus Christ SuperStar
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Jesus Christ SuperStar

BrightSide is pushing the boundaries with this fast-paced, dynamic musical composition, making it a challenging yet exhilarating musical for them to take on.

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Six The Musical - 2024
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Six The Musical - 2024

Experience the unexpected thrill of witnessing the captivating and energetic performance of the 'Tudor Queens' turned pop princesses.

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Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution
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Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution

The 90-minute production of Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution provides a stimulating chronological look into his life as he works towards completing his book before dying from Prostate Cancer…

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“English”
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“English”

English" is a captivating and insightful story depicting immigrants' isolated journey as they weave their culture into the fabric of the American dream without losing their identity.

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Death Becomes Her
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Death Becomes Her

The two-act, 22-song production, with a running time of 2 hours 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission, was so spectacular that it almost lost its audience in the second act, as people were soaring so high from act one, they couldn't stop the buzz of excitement during the admission. 

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An Enemy of The People
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An Enemy of The People

The newly created Duality Theatre Co. boldly takes on this invigorating play, infusing it with its unique interpretation, strong drama,  Ibsen's excellent dialogue, and compelling characters

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An Educated Guess
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An Educated Guess

An Educated Guess is an exceptional theatrical performance that sheds light on people's crucial decisions regarding immigrants. The outstanding cast makes the play even more captivating, bringing the characters to life with impressive acting skills, making this a must-see production

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