The Color Purple, Transcending Adversity
Review of The Color Purple Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals
Director John Doyle’s award-winning revival of The Color Purple powerfully conveys the general culture of subjugation inherent in 1930’s rural Georgia. Amidst a minimally set stage, the cast weaves together the story of young Celie’s journey from despair to personal triumph.
Adrianna Hicks is stunning in her portrayal of Celie, transforming a vulnerable young girl into an empowered woman who rises up from her abusive circumstances to become an accomplished business woman.
Treasure Island: A Young Boy’s Adventurous Tale of Piracy on the Tropical Seas
Review of Treasure Island
Presented by Outcry Youth Theatre
The opening night cast of Outcry Youth Theatre brought to life a high energy, in-depth adaptation by Ken Ludwig of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure Treasure Island, directed by Becca Johnson-Spinos. At the center of this pirate adventure are Jim Hawkins (Will McDonald) and the infamous Long John Silver (Logan Beutel), supported by an ensemble of talented young actors playing multiple roles.
Family Fun at Holiday Wonder Dallas
Review of Holiday Wonder Dallas at Fair Park
We went to see Holiday Wonder at Fair Park last week. Had a wonderfully, relaxing evening with friends and got to see lots of beautiful lantern displays. We’d been to the Chinese Lantern Festival at Fair Park a couple of years ago and were looking forward to seeing Holiday Wonder.
The entrance is pretty impressive and a gorgeous photo op too!
The Whimsical World of Varekai by Cirque du Soleil
Review: Varekai, by Cirque du Soleil
Taking it’s final bow on December 23rd, Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai wraps up 15 years of performing in front of millions of people around the world. Centered around the theme of “Icarus,” Varekai entertains with well-honed skills of aerial artists, acrobats, hand balancers, contortionists and tumblers.
