Reviews
‘The Musical of Musicals’ scores big time in New Milford
Any show directed and choreographed by the immensely talented Brad Blake is bound to delight community theater audiences. His staging of the current musical at New Milford’s TheaterWorks is no exception. It’s a show of professional caliber, down to every aspect of its production. Blake has directed other vehicles for this playhouse that bear the…
‘November’ just in time for elections
When David Mamet’s “November” opened on Broadway with Nathan Lane, the play was declared “hilarious.” The production at TheatreWorks in New Milford is very good, but it’s a far cry from hilarious. Centering on the fictional presidential campaign, the incumbent President Charles Smith (referring to no real president) wants to get re-elected in spite of…
Zany, witty ‘November’ on stage in New Milford
The president of the United States is in the Oval Office in the midst of an intense phone conversation, but he’s not talking to politicians or diplomats — he’s trying desperately to get off the phone with his wife. After several of his attempts to hang up fail, he lies and tells her the country…
Theater Review: Mamet’s “November” Treated Like Royalty In New Milford
NEW MILFORD — To those who may feel depressed or offended by the caliber of the political process in this presidential election year, I recommend that you go up to New Milford to catch a performance of the TheatreWorks production of David Mamet’s November. In fact, I highly recommend the show to everyone over the…
‘Hail to the Chief’: ‘November’ Is a Winner in New Milford
Election season in America can be a trying time, especially with the mudslide of name calling, accusations and counter-accusations. These days, it seems as if people will do and say anything to get into the White House, but it provides ample fodder for Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet in his political comedy, “November.” He takes…
‘November’ is a Winner!
Judging from the headlines, there’s not much Americans agree on this election season. But one aspect of politics that all voters can enjoy regardless of their personal political views is the hilarious comedy November now on stage at Theatreworks New Milford. Created by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and two-time Oscar nominee David Mamet, and cast and staged…
‘Golda’s Balcony’ a powerful and compelling show
The sound of machine gunfire is heard in the distance and Golda Meir (played by New Milford actress Sonnie Osborne) walks up to a dimly lit table and slowly lights a cigarette with trembling hands. It’s the first scene of “Golda’s Balcony,” on the stage at TheatreWorks New Milford through June 30. What follows is…
“Golda’s Balcony” Features The Performance Of A Lifetime
NEW MILFORD — If you go to New Milford’s TheatreWorks for the current production of William Gibson’s Golda’s Balcony , not only will you get to see Sonnie Osborne give the performance of her life in the role of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, but you will get an incisive history lesson as well, that…
Israel First, Always
Golda Meir was one tough woman. No. Make that one tough person. Playwright William Gibson in “Golda’s Balcony” has Israel’s fourth prime minister begging Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger for arms as Arab forces moved on the Jewish state in 1973. Kissinger’s heritage gave Meir no advantage, though. He tells her that he is an…
Sonnie Osborne Shines in ‘Golda’s Balcony’
When the curtain goes up on “Golda’s Balcony” at TheatreWorks New Milford, the audience immediately understands the grave decision a 75-year-old Golda Meir had to make on the eve of the Yom Kippur War. On October 8, 1973, she had eight armed nuclear F-4s on 24-hour alert, and as many nuclear launchers as possible operational…