Tag Archives: Frank Thompson

Bringing to life Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies” in concert (pt. 1) – a guest blog by Charlie Goodrich

It all started with Yvonne De Carlo.  Yes the actress, Yvonne De Carlo.  I happened to pick up a book entitled Broadway Musicals: The 101 Greatest Shows of All Time one afternoon in the spring of 2009 during my final … Continue reading

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Transylvania Mania at Workshop Theatre – a review of “Young Frankenstein” by Jillian Owens

It seems appropriate that the last show ever to be performed by Workshop Theatre at their Gervais and Bull Street location would be Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein. Emotions surrounding their move to 701 Whaley run high among the Columbia theatre … Continue reading

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“Ho Ho Ho” at Columbia Children’s Theatre – a review by Melissa Swick Ellington

Ho Ho Ho offers bright and energetic holiday entertainment at Columbia Children’s Theatre.  Designed to engage even the youngest audience members, this production features wacky humor in the custom of British pantomime.   As “panto” embraces audience participation and madcap folly, … Continue reading

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