Photo by Nathan Dumlao  on Unsplash By Debbie Hall   The Asylum Theatre brings its second Solo Play Day Festival to the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum with a performance of “Gifts of Gratitude”  from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23. The event features an afternoon of poetry, music, and monodrama created by Sarah O’Connell, artistic director of The Asylum Theatre. Presented amid the museum’s striking collection, the performance highlights the power of individual expression and th

A Night Of...Burlesque, Vegas Theatre Company, Creator: Andrew Parker, Copyright: © 2025 Radiant Inc. All Rights Reserved By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas One year ago, a small burlesque show named A Night of… Burlesque  took over the stage at Vegas Theatre Company, and it immediately became a main staple in the Arts District. You may recall that Paul Atreides reviewed this show earlier this year,

Photo by Allec Gomes  on Unsplash A Ghost musical? By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com      Let me preface this by saying: I am a sucker for a musical. There, I said it. I'm not ashamed. Plus, if you know me, you know I'm all in when it comes to ghosts. Directed by Rip Pellaton, Speeding Theatre is presenting the world premiere of Ghost Writer the Musical , with book, music, and lyrics all by M. Parker, in Las Vegas

This November, the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum welcomes the public to experience a full calendar of cultural events. The museum will host a variety of curated offerings that combine multiple disciplines, including a theatrical festival, a concert experience featuring strings, workshops on meditation and wellness , and a rejuvenating sound bath. Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nicola Lea Kilyushik will lead an expanded foundational movement class: Moving Meditation:

Missy Parker: A Multifaceted Force in Music and Theatre By Debbie Hall Speeding Theatre presents Ghostwriter the Musical  is a witty and heartwarming new production about a young songwriting team struggling with writer’s block who find inspiration from an unexpected source. Featuring 14 original songs, this imaginative musical blends humor, heart, and a touch of the supernatural. Book, music, and lyrics are by award-winning composer and playwright Missy Parker .   Parker stan

By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas   In 1868, Louisa May Alcott’s publisher suggested she write a novel for girls. Alcott hesitated, as she preferred writing for boys, but took on the task. She wrote a novel loosely based on her and her sisters. Much to her surprise, it was an immediate success. Little Women was born. Alcott’s book champions the ambition and individualism of young girls, and challen

By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com Heidi Schreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me , now playing at A Public Fit under the direction of Ann-Marie Pereth and Joseph Kucan, is arguably more relevant today than when it appeared on Broadway in 2019. It was nominated for a Best Play Tony Award and named a Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. The arc covers rights “guaranteed” under the Constitution of the United S

It’s safe to go in the water By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com      The Shark is Broken , by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, premiered in 2019 at the Edinburgh Fringe and made its way to Broadway via London’s West End and Toronto, opening in New York on August 10, 2023 for a limited run. This being the 50 th  anniversary of Jaws , it’s perfect timing for this production. While the play received mixed reviews from critic

Image by freepik Ticket sales to benefit nonprofit The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas By Debbie Hall The Last Show , a new musical inspired by the true stories of Vegas performers, will present an exciting show featuring a script reading and original musical score as a benefit for The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas (TCS) at Myron’s at The Smith Center starting at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26.  A VIP meet-the-artists reception follows the performance.  The Last Show pulls ba

By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas   Just in time for the...

By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas   The Craft, a 1996 movie...

By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas   Closing out the 50th...