Reviewer: “The Shark is Broken” at VLT is “very much worth seeing”
By Daniel Buckwalter Let’s start with a show of hands: How many of us have had a weeks-long work...
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Author: Daniel Buckwalter
Reviewer: OFAM concert at The Shedd is a “21-song salute” to American folk music
By Daniel BuckwalterThere were moments when I felt a little disoriented in regards to my roots, and that’s not a bad thing. We can all refresh our memories from time to time through the interpretation of others. Take, for...
Read MoreReviewer — OFAM’s “Mack the Knife” performance “is exquisite” — and it repeats on Aug. 20
By Daniel BuckwalterThere are the sweeping, melodic, and positive vibes from composers Charles Trenet and Léo Chauliac as well as Cole Porter. Then there is the gritty, urban nightlife that Porter presents. And all of that is...
Read MoreReviewer: Don’t miss one more chance — on Aug. 22 — to attend OFAM’s “Painting With Blue”
By Daniel BuckwalterWe’re all forgiven for those moments when we annually forget the occasions we swore to always remember and, then happily trip over them again and say, “Oh, yes, I remember. I need to hear this.” One such...
Read MoreReviewer:Non-Stop Players’ version of “Bye Bye Birdie” at Actors Cabaret of Eugene “a treat to see”
By Daniel BuckwalterIn the end, as one of its songs earnestly notes, this musical is “Honestly Sincere” — or as honestly sincere as any choreographed celebrity life can be milked for. No matter, the musical Bye Bye Birdie is two...
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