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13thJanuary

Next to Normal

Aired on January 7, 2012 on WIND AM 560, Hollywood 360. Lisa discusses Next to Normal , a Florida Studio Theatre production in Sarasota , FL. Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Next to Normal is a compelling musical experience with a thrilling score about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. The performances were passionate, heartfelt and truly mesmerizing in the intimate space at Florida Studio Theatre. A thought-provoking and loving opening to …

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19thJanuary

Burn The Floor In the Spotlight

Burn The Floor In The Spotlight Aired on WIND AM 560, Hollywood 360 January 15, 2011 Lisa focuses on BURN THE FLOOR, a Broadway in Chicago production opening at the Bank of America Theatre. This is a Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries. Harley Medcalf, Producer, explained that the idea behind this show came to him while at a birthday party for Sir Elton John. The TV dance shows have …

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11thJanuary

Spamalot In the Spotlight

Aired on WIND AM 560, Hollywood 360 January 8, 2011 Lisa focuses on the regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, SPAMALOT, at Drury Lane Theatre. The Monty Python-inspired farce is a musical comedy spoofing the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and includes the familiar killer rabbit, head-banging monks, flatulent Frenchmen and legless knight. This is laughable, absurd entertainment, as this show pokes fun at everything including musical theater itself!

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24thDecember

Virginia Woolf In the Spotlight

Aired on WIND AM 560, Hollywood 360 December 18, 2010. Lisa discusses Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at Steppenwolf Theatre, where their season continues to explore the public vs. private self.  This production features Steppenwolf ensemble members Tracy Letts (George) and Amy Morton (Martha) and is recognized as one of the theatre’s “most notoriously dysfunctional couples.” Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite productions of 2010.

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14thDecember

Million Dollar Quartet In The Spotlight

Aired on WIND AM 560, Hollywood 360 December 11, 2010 Lisa discusses the dazzling performances from the musical sensation MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony-nominated musical inspired by the famous 1956 recording session that brought together legendary rock n’ roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. Million Dollar Quartet is playing in both New York and Chicago. In Chicago, this production moved to the Apollo Theater in November 2008, …

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