Dolly Parton’s Office Coup

My first reaction to revisiting 9 to 5: The Musical – the 2009 Broadway hit based on Dolly Parton’s 1980 film – was “Oh the memories!” The musical had earned four Tony nominations (including best score and choreography) and I could see why. Brimming with salt-of-the-earth Parton music and lyrics, and book writer Patricia Resnick’s no-holds-barred feminist vitriol, it’s the ultimate female office worker’s revenge fantasy. A night out packed with passion, girl-power grit (shh… I shouldn’t use the term “girl”), forward-thinking ideas, and lots of humor – much like The Queen of Country herself. 

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All That Old Jazz

At the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Chicago: The Musical is currently on, one of the many Broadway shows that the Kravis has slated for its 2023-2024 season. As iconic as this show seems to be, this production did not leave me with any indication that it should be considered as such.

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HOO HAH REVIEW

It’s rare to see this kind of work within the South Florida Theatre community. Work that not only challenges the traditional, but also yells from the void to be seen and heard – and it is new and young companies like True Mirage that are a part of lifting up local voices that usually remain unseen.

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The Holidays Sparkle at The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center This December

AVENTURA, Fla. (November 7, 2023) The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center celebrates the season with the adventures of a beloved and powerful young girl, the timeless comedy of a television’s favorite redhead, the inspirational music of one of the world’s greatest Italian tenors and three different ways to enjoy the ballet that captures hearts around the world during this magical time of year.

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