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Brian Sands

Brian Sands began writing for Ambush Magazine in 1996. He became Co-Theater/Performing Arts Editor in 2002, going solo in 2011 upon the retirement of his late colleague Patrick Shannon with whom he founded the Ambie Awards in 2003 and presented them through 2011. He is a member of the Big Easy Theater Committee. He currently co-hosts, with Brad Rhines, Stage Talk with Brian and Brad; episodes can be seen at https://www.facebook.com/StageBeatNewOrleans

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February 11, 2022 By Brian Sands

Blue at Slidell Little Theatre through February 13 If you want to see a young actress who, though she’s just making her stage debut, sparkles with a talent many with far more experience can only aspire to, then head to Slidell Little Theatre (SLT) this weekend for its production of Blue. And be ready when Asia Sylvas enters the stage. Sylvas plays LaTonya Dinkins, a high … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards February 8, 2022

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January 27, 2022 By Brian Sands

World's Greatest Johnny Cash Experience at the WWII Museum’s Stage Door Canteen through Jan. 30 Fans of Johnny Cash ought to head to the WWII Museum this weekend as, if you close your eyes, you’ll think that the “The Man in Black” has come back from beyond. That’s because Terry Lee Goffee, with his rumbly bass-baritone and twang to his singing voice, sounds incredibly … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 25, 2022

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January 10, 2022 By Brian Sands

Josephine at the Marigny Opera House Much as I hate to say it, but the beginning of 2022 for NOLA’s performing arts scene had a distinct air of déjà vu about it. First, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra cancelled its concert The Hero's Tragedy which was to feature Conductor Thomas Wilkins and David Anderson playing a contrabass concerto, something you don’t hear every … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 11, 2022

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December 31, 2021 By Brian Sands

Year in Review As 2021 began, with its promises of a vaccine, things continued much as they had in 2020 with live performances occurring at Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS), Rivertown Theaters, on the North Shore, and at university theaters, along with zoomed productions from some Orleans Parish theater companies. Slowly, other theaters returned to in-person … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards December 28, 2021

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December 17, 2021 By Brian Sands

Cats at the Saenger Theatre through December 19 The first time I saw Cats was on New Year’s Eve about seven months after it debuted when I was visiting London with friends. The hottest show in town then, I only got my ticket after repeated visits to a brokerage agency--fortunately, somebody had returned one. The atmosphere in the theater crackled with excitement, and even … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards December 14, 2021

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December 7, 2021 By Brian Sands

Josh Daniel -- From NOCCA to NYC When I was recently in New York, I went to see NOCCA alum Josh Daniel in the hit off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. I thought I saw him in the opening number. But I wasn’t sure. I didn’t see him at all for the rest of the first act. I grew a little concerned. Had he taken ill? My fears increased when, at intermission, I … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards December 6, 2021

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November 18, 2021 By Brian Sands

Apostles of Everest at The Fortress of Lushington through Nov. 23 While it has often been gratifying to travel beyond Orleans Parish to attend performances in the past 15 months, I'm delighted to report that now, in this fall season, theater is finally blossoming in places that require just a short bicycle ride from my home in the French Quarter. Among shows playing … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 16, 2021

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November 5, 2021 By Brian Sands

Tell It To Me Sweet at NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden thru Nov. 14 The NOLA Project’s COVID- and hurricane-delayed Tell It To Me Sweet finally opened in NOMA's Sculpture Garden on Halloween weekend. While characters do employ tricks in some of its playlets, for audiences, the show delivers an absolute treat. Tell It To Me Sweet offers five brief works that playwright … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 2, 2021

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October 19, 2021 By Brian Sands

Dear Mr. Williams at Le Petit Theatre through October 24 I had seen Bryan Batt’s reading of his one man show Dear Mr. Williams at the 2019 Tennessee Williams Festival. I admired his telling of his personal story, but felt that the sections taken from Williams’ plays and other writings slowed things down, and questioned how much they really added to the script. I’m thus … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards October 19, 2021

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October 5, 2021 By Brian Sands

Matilda, the Musical at Slidell Little Theatre [Knowing the production would have closed prior to this publication date, I posted the following on Facebook the day after seeing Matilda, the Musical. I’m including it here to let readers know what’s happening in St. Tammany Parish.] Congratulations to the cast and krewe of Slidell Little Theater's Matilda! Director Scott … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards October 5, 2021

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