Two young casts ‘Let It Go’ with Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore Oct. 11-20
From a press release: The cold doesn’t bother Act Out Theatre Group. Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” is coming to the Dunmore stage on weekends from Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 20. Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” is a truncated version of the hit Broadway musical based on the 2013 animated fantasy movie. It follows two sisters, Elsa […]
Disney on Ice celebrates ‘100 Years of Magic’ at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Jan. 9-13
From a press release: Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the celebration of the century as Disney on Ice celebrates “100 Years of Magic.” Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and pals take to the ice to honor the legacy of Walt Disney and bring audiences on a magical journey through classic […]
Be a guest of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Act Out Theatre in Taylor Feb. 23-March 4
From a press release: Local audiences will be able to rediscover a “tale as old as time” when Act Out Theatre Group presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” in Taylor on weekends starting this Friday, Feb. 23 through Sunday, March 4. Director Dan Pittman, who became the artistic director of Act Out in August, is […]
‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ musical swings into Theatre at the Grove in Nuangola July 21-30
From a press release: Theatre at the Grove will continue its performances of the musical “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at the historic venue in Nuangola on Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 30. From the Oscar-winning creative team of Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken comes a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Visually stunning ‘Moana’ rivals ‘Frozen’ as best Disney animated movie in years
Disney’s animation studio is just recently hitting its stride. They hit what many would consider the peak of its glory with 2013’s cultural phenomenon “Frozen.” “Moana,” however, takes what the studio got right with “Frozen” and built on its foundations with its follow-up effort. I’m going to say this right off the top, just to […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Finding Dory’ is a serviceable sequel, but forgets its message
A sequel, by its very nature, must be bigger and grander than the original material. Often, this means the visuals, story, and characters are ramped up a notch for the second effort in a series. The best examples of this principle are in the insane, over-the-top “Fast & Furious” franchise. Each movie outdoes the previous […]
Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ swims into Theatre at the Grove in Nuangola June 25-July 10
From a press release: Dive under the sea with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” – the fun-filled, timeless tale continues performances at Theatre at the Grove in Nuangola June 25-July 10. This classic love story is Disney storytelling at its best. Unsatisfied with her life at sea, free-spirited young mermaid princess Ariel longs to experience the […]
‘Dare to Dream’ with Disney on Ice princesses at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 13-18
From a press release: Disney on Ice presents “Dare to Dream” is bringing Disney’s princess stories and most beloved fairytales to the ice in a sensational live production coming to your hometown. This ice spectacular featuring scenes from “Tangled,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Cinderella,” and “The Princess and the Frog” visits Wilkes-Barre from […]
Disney creates four ‘Worlds of Fantasy’ on ice in Wilkes-Barre
From a press release: Four Disney stories will be brought to life in January when “Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy” comes to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, the production visits Wilkes-Barre from Jan. 14-19 for nine performances. Tickets go on sale Nov. 7 and are […]
