Short & Sweet host Diana Martinez and guest critic Patrick Murphy of Elgin attended Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas Tale and Murphy describes the show as a rock concert mixed with a comedy show: “You were laughing at one moment; the next you’re up clapping, stamping your feet, rocking rock show.” According to Murphy, it’s different from typical holiday shows and has a broad appeal for audience members of all ages. Read more at the Daily Herald
Diana Martinez & guest critic Mary Beth Euker give you the Short and Sweet on ANNIE the Musical. Says Martinez, “[This] production is nothing short of a classic, with strong voices, cute kids, an adorable dog and fantastic character actors. The opening night audience was a great mix of enthusiastic young audience members, who were probably attending their first professional theatrical production, and those who have cherished this show from their own youth.” Read more at the Daily Herald and watch the full review!
Guest critic Christine Murphy of Palatine discusses her perspective on Broadway in Chicago’s new musical, Amazing Grace with Short and Sweet host Diana Martinez. Murphy was immediately drawn into the performance, finding it to be highly emotional: “A tear came to my eye more than one time.” Read more at the Daily Herald…
Diana Martinez and guest critic Mike Latone review ‘Motown the Musical’. “According to Latone, there was a “buzz in the audience you wouldn’t believe – I swear everybody was ready to jump up out of their chairs and start dancing.”” Read more at the Daily Herald
Diana Martinez and guest critic Ellen Ferrera give you the Short & Sweet on the new tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, starring Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo of ‘American Idol’ fame. Martinez says, “The show still has the foundation that has attracted audiences for over twenty years: a beautiful Biblical story of family and hope, and an evening the entire family can enjoy together.” Read more at the Daily Herald