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Stories by Marty Fugate

Eric Gilde and Leah Greene have a moment in "The Nether," but when nothing and no one are what they seem, it's hard to know what's really happening in the moment. (Photos by Matthew Holler)

'The Nether' is an awfully good play about an awful, bad place

In Jennifer Haley's dark sci-fi drama, escapism is worse than reality

by: Marty Fugate

Reviews Jan 18, 2020

Javisha Strong (with backup dancers Eliette Rogers and Naomi Lockerd) is convincing as a diva in distress in "Sister Act." Photo: Don Daly

Players Centre's 'Sister Act' faithful to the original

Strong vocals anchor a joyous production played for mass appeal

by: Marty Fugate

Reviews Jan 18, 2020

While never making exact copies of period jewelry, Andrew Prince says his pieces are made to accurately reflect the stye of the period.

Theatrical costume jewelry-maker Andrew Prince discusses the many facets of his craft

Craftsman's creations add the glitter to TV, movie characters

by: Marty Fugate

Performing Art Jan 15, 2020

L. James needs to have more to say than "Honey, I'm home" after he returns to Mary Williamson after a year in "Sender." (Photo: Dylan Jon Wade Cox)

'Sender' compelling even as it is ambiguous

Story about slackers resisting full adulthood isn't without sympathy

by: Marty Fugate

Reviews Jan 13, 2020

Detective Hercule Poirot (James Devoita, left) finds an unexpected mystery on his hands, and his friend Monsieur Bouc (David Breitbarth) fervently hopes he can solve it in "Murder on the Orient Express." (Photos: Cliff Roles)

Asolo Rep's 'Murder on the Orient Express' a theatrical joyride

Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation adda a touch of humor without losing gravitas

by: Marty Fugate

Reviews Jan 11, 2020

Jordan Matthew Brown, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Liam Tobin star in "Book of Mormon."

No sacred cows spared in 'Book of Mormon'

Satire pulls no punches in its social commentary, but leaves room for sentiment

by: Marty Fugate

Reviews Jan 10, 2020

Ann Morrison says she lied about her age when she auditioned for "Merrily We Roll Along" in 1981 because she'd heard he didn't like working with "kids." (Courtesy photo)

Choral Artists of Sarasota salutes Stephen Sondheim on his 90th

Ann Morrison shares her insights, memories working with legendary composer

by: Marty Fugate

Music Jan 8, 2020

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