author: Leonard Taube
Few singers can boast the title of one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century, as well as one of the first country music artists to cross over into pop music. Of course Iâm talking about the legendary Patsy Cline, an American singer from the state of Virginia who had several major hits during her 8-year recording career including two number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart.Â
There are few things in the theatrical world that are âforbiddenâ. Those of a certain age might remember the Sci-Fi cult classic film Forbidden Planet, or the TV show Forbidden Island. But thereâs one Broadway phenomenon that has stood the test of time and, while not âforbiddenâ in the technical sense of the word, has sparked legions of loyal followers over the years, and that is Forbidden Broadway.Â
This a Bronx Tale and just like they all do, it starts right here on Belmont Avenue. Well, the mockup of Belmont Avenue by way of Dundalk Community Theatre. Making its area premiere, A Bronx Tale: The Musical (Book: Chazz Palminteri, Music: Alan Menken, Lyrics: Glenn Slater) is based on the play of the same name and has the musical atmosphere of Hairspray and Jersey Boys with some plot structures along similar lines.
“…truly a singular sensation…full of heart, full of feeling, full of beautiful sounds and amazing dance routines…”
People do a lot of things they donât ever speak of. And for a lot of different reasons. If you look at all the different little things people do, the threads of their lives, reallyâ donât they all come together like a fancy garment? Perhaps a little like a secretive glance into their private life? A little bit like a peak at their Intimate Apparel? Returning to live, in-person theatre, Dundalk Community Theatre brings Lynn Nottageâs Intimate Apparel to the stage under the direction of Tom Colonna,
I am standing here with poison in my pocketâŚone eye on the
target, one eye on the clockâ which is running outâ only three more chances to fancify
your theatrical endeavors with this refined production of gruesome murder and
grisly mayhem. Why, itâs A Gentlemanâs Guide to Love and Murder, a
serious undertaking for Dundalk Community Theatre this autumnal season. Directed
and Choreographed by Todd Pearthree with Musical Direction by Catina McLagan,
âMy, my⌠how can I resist ya!ââDundalk Community Theatre ends their superb season with a
vibrant and visually stunning presentation of Mamma Mia! âthe smash hit musical featuring the songs of ABBA!â
With Direction by John Desmone, Music Direction by Nathan Scavilla, and
Choreography by Gary Dieter, this show is sure to leave you singing &
dancing your way out of the theatre!
Amanda N. Gunther | TheatreBloom Rachel Weir (left) as Tanya,
Tweet, tweet! Letâs greet the spring! So what if itâs only
the end of February? Spring is almost here! You know how you can tell? Because A Year with Frog and Toad is on the
stage at Dundalk Community Theatre! Directed by Tom Colonna, with Musical
Direction by Michael Clark, and Choreography by Angelique âGigiâ Cause, this
delightful family-friendly show is perfect for young audiences and audiences
young at heart! Showing what it means to be true friends,
Come look at the freaks! Come gape at the geeks! Come examine Dundalk Community Theatreâs aberrations, their malformationsâ grotesque physiquesâŚonly pennies* for peeksâŚcome look at the freaks! Come look inside the John E. Ravekes Theatre and have your curiosity satisfied with this gloriously haunting production of Side Show. Directed by Robert W. Oppel with Musical Direction by Rebecca Rossello, and Choreography by Vincent Musgrave, this breathtaking story is a circus marvel that twists and turns your mind and heart inside out and upside down all along its treacherous trail.
Story of my life! Another Shrekinâ show! Seen âem all beforeâ but this one you should knowâ theyâre brought the makinâ the story of their life, oh yeah! You should go out and see Shrek, yes sir! Thatâsâ the storyâ of thisâ taaaaale. Shrek! If youâve seen one then youâve seen them all, you may have even seen this exact Shrek & Donkey combo before, but Dundalk Community Theatre already knew that and really stepped up their game to reimagine,
Come on in and sit right down, and take a trip down memory lane, as Dundalk Community Theatre presents a spirited version of Always…Patsy Cline. Originally created and directed by Ted Swindley, Always…Patsy Cline features over 25 songs performed by Cline from 1957 to her untimely death at the age of 30 in 1963. Directed by Eric J. Potter, with Music Direction by Charlotte Evans, and Stage Management by Margie Lake,
Show business can be tough but more than that, it can be RUTHLESS! And thatâs what youâll learn at Dundalk Community Theatreâs delightful offering of Ruthless! The Musical with Music by Marvin Laird and Book and Lyrics by Joel Paley. Under the very creative Direction of Baltimore theatre jack-of-all-trades John Desmone, and Musical Direction by Michael DeVito, this rarely produced show lets the audience in on what it takes to be a star whether itâs in your blood or if you have to attain your success and stardom in other ways.