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Anthony Pearson

Gotta Dance!

April 1, 2026

It must be mentioned that this excellent cast has an incredible charge put before it, to recreate some of the most legendary dances from Broadway and Hollywood, all of which were performed by some very famous actors and dancers. It is no small feat to channel these original works and make them their own, a task they take on with relish and at which they completely succeed. The cast seems to dance without effort and to sing without being winded. By the time the company performs its last number, “One” from "A Chorus Line," the audience is completely enamored with every performer, and as they each tip their hat the cheers of love are unmistakable. The entire production makes for an excellent primer on the history of dance in both stage and film. It is fantastically executed and is not to be missed. [more]

Distant Thunder

October 8, 2024

We’ve come a long way from "Annie Get Your Gun" to the new musical "Distant Thunder" produced by Amas Musical Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres.  The Irvin Berlin song “I’m an Indian, Too” from "Annie" is filled with silly clichés about our indigenous people that "Distant Thunder" puts to rest. "Distant Thunder," written by Lynne Taylor-Corbett and Shaun Taylor-Corbett (book) and Shaun Taylor-Corbett and Chris Wiseman (music and lyrics), (with additional music and lyrics by Robert Lindsey-Nassif and Michael Moricz,) deals sensitively with issues facing Native Americans today.  All of the actors are members or descendants of Native Americans and all give body and soul to their characters. [more]