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Anthony Del Valle
is the theater critic for the Review-Journal. His column, Theater Chat, appears weekly in Neon.
• E-mail: vegastheaterchat@aol.com
'CONCERT REVIEW' COLUMNS - 2012

Apr 16: Audience kicks back with talented songwriters in Jazz Cabaret



'THEATER CHAT' COLUMNS - 2012

May 18: Fathom Events bringing terrific works to movie houses
May 11: Trip a valuable chance for theater students
May 04: Lighting designer going for 'Hitchcock feel' with '39 Steps'
Apr 27: Set designer loves to help tell a story
Apr 20: Mamet's 'Oleanna' a script worthy of discussion
Apr 13: Library budget crunch hurting community theater
Apr 06: Golda Meir could have used some of 'Golda's Balcony' riches
Mar 30: Departure of former theater director a loss for community
Mar 23: Theater companies need to support each other
Mar 16: Smith Center could hurt local theaters
Mar 09: 'Play Dates' writer says comedy somewhat autobiographical
Mar 02: 'Uncovering Nevada's Past' educates with humor
Feb 24: Onyx Theatre co-owner taking time to regroup
Feb 17: Broadcast series a rare opportunity for locals
Feb 10: Sondheim addresses dislike of critics in book
Feb 03: Couple make art form out of going to theater
Jan 27: Hard not to love 'The House of Fitzcarraldo'
Jan 20: Senior thespians feel loss of theater program
Jan 13: Long-distance directing an interesting concept
Jan 06: Las Vegas Academy Theatre staff looks for dedicated actors



'THEATER REVIEW' COLUMNS - 2012

May 15: 'Turn in Your Hymnal' never adds up to much
May 13: Raspy portrayal of George Burns falls flat
May 08: Blissful silliness pays off in Little Theatre's '39 Steps'
May 02: 'Spearminted' starts strong but falters in second act
May 02: Rainbow Company's 'Sleeping Beauty' imaginative, energetic
May 01: Not much beauty, compassion to be found in new play 'Bro'
May 01: Nevada Conservatory's 'Forum' delivers laughs right from start
Apr 25: CSN's 'Voyage' better on page than stage
Apr 24: 'Our Town' never lets you know its residents
Apr 18: Uneven 'Bad Head' not dirty, just degenerate
Apr 11: Little Theatre's 'Blithe Spirit' a celebration of language
Apr 10: Beat goes on with first-rate 'Hairspray'
Apr 04: Broadway Las Vegas debut soars with 'Color Purple'
Apr 03: 'Golda's Balcony' full of complicated issues
Mar 07: There's much to be enjoyed in Little Theatre's 'Yankee Tavern'
Mar 07: UNLV's human, hard-hitting 'Seven Guitars' sticks with you
Mar 06: Students show their age in 'Guys and Dolls'
Feb 29: Despite some stage pizazz, 'Play Dates' hopelessly dated
Feb 15: 'Assassins' done in by pace, opening musical number
Feb 01: Threadbare touring 'Midsummer' cleverly put together for teens
Jan 25: Reality shines through foolishness in 'Measure'
Jan 18: 'Art' overemphasizes comedy, could get by with less yelling
Jan 18: Little Theatre's cute 'Sylvia' offers slight, consistent smiles
Jan 10: 'Evil Dead' a bloody good time

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