By Allan Day Judaism is a very interesting religion – precisely because it transcends religion: it is an identity. A heritage. Something to be proud of. I know an atheistic Jews who embraces her Jewishness, and I know a convert … Read More
Next to Normal is not an easy musical to watch. It’s an intense one that deals with an issue some people, for whatever reason, still find taboo. However, due to the fact everyone knows someone who had or has some … Read More
Mental illness forms the center of the regional premiere Next to Normal, which will open for Centerstage this Thursday. Next to Normal will take place on Sept. 6, 8, 10, 13, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. each night. Shows on … Read More
by Michelle Rynbrandt There are times when one hears that a community theatre is taking on a monumental production and winces; inwardly questioning their ability to do justice to such a massive show. A show that, when it opened on … Read More
by Brian Kennedy A season on popular and classic musicals are in store for Centerstage’s 2012-2013 theatre season. During the 2012-13 production season, Centerstage will present Rent (July), Next to Normal (September), Ragtime: The Musical (Oct-Nov.), Company (Jan. 2013), Joseph … Read More
by Peter Clark Last night I had the pleasure of watching the Jewish Community Center’s Center Stage open their hearts and their pants in the movie-turned-musical, The Full Monty. It was a mixed performance that I have a hard time … Read More
[Review by Peter Clark] As the Jewish Community Center of Louisville Artistic Director John Leffert introduced the new production of the musical Curtains, he ended by admitting the cast only had three and a half weeks to learn the lines, … Read More
by Brian Kennedy The curtains come up, and a theatre star is dead. Who exactly did it? Find out in Curtains, which opens at Centerstage tomorrow. Curtains will go up March 15, 17, 22, 24, 26, 29, and 31 at … Read More
by Karen Ellestad It’s likely the last few days of glorious warm weather have you dreaming about the summer season, which is quickly approaching. But accompanying thoughts of sunshine and swimming pools are also probably concerns about entertaining your children … Read More
by Allan Day I realized this past weekend that I have never before been in a Jewish synagogue. In fact, I had never really been in any houses of worship belonging to any faith besides Christianity. Thus, it was with … Read More