TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare Presented by UMW Theatre, directed by Marc WilliamsTickets $23.00- $28.00 By Dennis WemmTHEATRE CRITIC So the play happens to be 422 years old, written in a mix of early modern English prose and poetry, sprinkled with songs until it’s almost a musical comedy. It deals with cross-dressing, the mistakes people […]
Letters to the Editor for April 7
Basketball, elections? It’s that time of year. March Madness Many months ago, there were some 351 men’s basketball teams starting with the same win-loss record. Any of them could have gone to the “big dance” to win the national title. However only one will accomplish this. In the end, as the final four becomes the […]
Sunday Books & Culture for April 7
The week’s reviews include Freya Sampson’s feel-good mystery “Nosy Neighbors” and Justinian Huang’s debut love story “The Emperor and the Endless Palace.” NOSY NEIGHBORS by Freya Sampson Published by Penguin Random House (April 2, 2024)Paperback $15.28Audiobook $14.99 By Drew Gallagher After three novels, it appears that Freya Sampson has found a formula that works for […]
‘Never’ says Moore
It’s Drew Time! – You’d think an unpaid humorist wouldn’t work all that hard, but alas, poor Drew is worn-out and turning to AI and Christopher Moore to bail him out. By Drew GallagherHUMORIST I have noticed a few concerning trends lately when it comes to writing, and, in fairness, I think I am working […]
Romeo and Juliet
This classic play closes Sunday, so we’re bringing you Wemm’s column early. A classic Shakespearian tragedy that strikes all the right chords is worth your time – young lovers, or their adult leaders. by Dennis WemmTHEATRE CRITIC Romeo and Juliet, by William ShakespeareAdapted and directed by Bill GreenStage Door Productions at the Allstate Community Theatre810 […]
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
The Advance interviews Sarah Bockel who plays Tina Turner’s long-time friend and road manager Rhonda Graam in this musical playing through April 7 at Altria Theater in Richmond. Broadway In Richmond is bringing TINA – The Tina Turner Musical to the Altria theater for a limited five-day run starting on April 2nd. FBXG Advance talked […]
Sunday Books & Culture
Reviews of Stephanie Dray’s “Becoming Madame Secretary,” the story of Frances Perkins, the first woman United States Cabinet Secretary, and “Nightwatching,” a debut thriller by Tracy Sierra. BECOMING MADAME SECRETARY by Stephanie Dray Published by Berkeley (March 12, 2024) Hardcover $26.08Audiobook $14.99 Reviewed by Penny A Parrish New York City in the early 1900s was a […]
It’s Drew Time!
This week, Drew’s shilling for the Card Seller, begging readers to buy the Editor scotch, bemoaning Katie Britt’s speechwriter, and writing one-act plays. Confused? Just read it. A House of Cards: Downtown Edition By Drew Gallagher Twelve score and eight years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, […]
Sunday Books & Culture
This week’s reviews include the complex relationships of Tana French’s “The Hunter” and Ron Corbett’s compelling crime novel “Cape Rage.” THE HUNTER by Tana French Published by Viking (March 5, 2024)Hardcover $20.31Audiobook $18.00 Reviewed by Penny A Parrish I can’t think of a better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with a Guinness, a […]