Theater
Libby’s Express: Vol. 2: 1965-66 at Actor’s Express
There were the famous Three Tenors, but now you have the three divas come together to share the heart of rock in roll in Libby’s Express Vol. 2: 1965-66. This is a second edition from the past 1960’s tribute show intended to capture the songs between 1965-69 but, the catalogue was so full that the trio broke it down. The night’s performers were of course the star Libby Whittemore and her two partners in crime Lisa Paige and the always dimple filled smiling Wendy Melkonian.
The melodies are contagious and they do encourage sing along. The first act caters to solo acts from James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Barbara Lewis, Tom Jones, Franki Valli to name a few. However the second part has plethora tributes of the Monkeys, Mamas and the Papas, and the Beatles.
I wish I could have taken a tape of that night’s performance, simply the best of the classic hits of a time when we were all a bit more optimistic and naïve. The running commentary is hilarious and the live in studio band makes for fantastic combination of classics.
The divas make a round robin while mixing it with group duets and regardless if they are doing a Sonny and Cher bit or Simon and Garfunkel number, you get a sense they are having more fun than is humanly possible, this mood is infectious and this is one show you will not want to miss.
Running through Sunday February 24, Libby’s Express Vol. 2: 1965-66 is a grand old time, nightly at 7:30 PM at Actors Express. For tickets and more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/75o4nyu
The best thing to come out of this show is that you will want a definite Vol. 3, which hopefully will happen soon.
Nothing makes me feel more like Christmas is just around the corner than seeing a live performance of “A Christmas Carol.” We have been fortunate to see it performed all over the country with highlights in Boston at the North Shore Music Theatre and now a wonderful performance at the resurrected Theatre in the Square!
The intimate theater is the perfect setting for a story this classic. Even if you are sitting in the back, you will still get a great view and feel the story just fine.
From the opening of the story, through the highly appreciated musical numbers, and a wonderful full cast finale, this adaptation is simply delightful.
The cast, comprised of some amazing local talent, is as good as they get! Some of the best and stand out performances go to Bruce Speer as Scrooge, Cindy Copeland as Christmas Past, Vance West as Bob Cratchit and how could we leave out Davie DeWitt as Tiny Tim!
After the show we talked to the owner of the Theatre, Raul Thomas and he told us this. ” This adaptation by Director Tony Smithey he has been producing in a variety of forms for 18 years. Originally written to tour in schools the running time was about 55 min. With the addition of music and dancing it now runs about an hour and a half with the intermission.
In the production Tony has done a little fleshing out to Scrooge’s relationships with his Mother, his only friend Jacob Marley and his one and only true love Belle. ”
This is a must on our Holiday Fun list so get your tickets now HERE as it opens tonight!
Three years ago one of my favorite local theaters took their final bow and closed up shop. Ever since I can I remember, I loved going to see performances at the Theatre on the Square in the beautiful Marietta Square. I can remember going to see some great Christmas shows with my parents and one of my favorites, the “1940’s Radio Hour”. Ahhh, the memories. But, it was all over in 2012.
Three years have come and gone and I spent two of those years in Boston and one in Florida, so imagine my delight to come back to Atlanta to find that the Theatre on the Square was revamped and ready to amaze again with great local talent.
We took a few minutes to get to know the lovely Roxanne Johnson of the Theatre and ask her a few questions.
Raul Thomas – Owner of Theatre on the Square
TBB: We are so excited that the beloved Theatre in the Square in Marietta is making it’s glorious comeback. Tell me about this revival, who is involved and what we can expect?
Roxanne: It was more than heart breaking to the community as a whole to see Theatre in the Square close up shop in 2012. Immediately seeing huge potential Raul Thomas; Executive Chef, Film Maker and avid supporter of all the arts, took over the theatre in September of this year. From the community he hand picked a team of top notch creative and business professionals. We all quickly went to bring this sacred space back to it’s former glory.
Wanting to court previous supporters of the theatre we offer through our resident company standards and favorites of the community. There will also be more contemporary entertainment offered as well as concerts and comedy and other events. The former green room has now been transformed into a small film and photography studio.
The studio is available to the community. As well as classes for children and adults. We are already working closely with Marietta Middle School and Kennesaw State University. The ultimate goal is creating a multi-cultural center bringing entertainment and education to the area through art and theatre.
Information regarding what is currently running and what is coming up for us, as well as purchasing tickets can be found on our website HERE.
After the 1st of the year we will be offering season tickets, flex tickets and reserved seating.
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