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Eastland the Forgotten Disaster Gets a New Life

June 27, 2012 Comments Off on Eastland the Forgotten Disaster Gets a New Life

Eastland: A New Musical

Reviewed by Frank Meccia

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From Russia with Love, from The Strange Tree Group

June 27, 2012 Comments Off on From Russia with Love, from The Strange Tree Group

By Lazlo Collins

“Goodbye Cruel World”, presented by The Strange Tree Group at Theater Wit, is completely satisfying soviet satirical farce, with plenty of great acting and characters. The adaptation of the 1928 play “The Suicide”, has had a checkered past. The scenes come fast and furious during this 90 minute romp that asks the question, “If I committed suicide, who would it benefit?” Well, the many answer to the question are revealed throughout the show.

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