An Enchanting Tale Comes to Life: The Magic of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Walnut Street Theatre

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Michael Cavacini

The Walnut Street Theatre is casting its spell on audiences with a captivating rendition of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, marking a spectacular addition to its 215th season. Directed by the talented Glenn Casale and featuring a stellar cast, this musical extravaganza brings to life the timeless tale of love, hope, and enchantment. As the holiday season unfolds, the Walnut Street Theatre becomes the perfect setting for this magical journey, captivating the hearts of theatergoers of all ages.

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Amazon Introduces All-New Fire HD 8 Tablets

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Michael Cavacini

Today, Amazon announced new Fire HD 8 tablets, available on October 19. Below is the full announcement with all the details.

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Review: Disney’s The Little Mermaid At The Walnut Street Theatre

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Michael Cavacini

The Walnut Street Theatre continues its 213th season with the breathtaking Broadway hit for all ages, Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Directed by Glenn Casale and choreographed by John MacInnis, the production began previews on November 16, 2021, opened November 24, and continues through January 2, 2022 on the Walnut’s Mainstage. I was fortunate enough to attend opening night. Read on for more information about The Little Mermaid and my thoughts on the show.

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Review: Aladdin The Musical

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Michael Cavacini

Disney’s Aladdin, the musical, is currently at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Performances run until July 1, and I highly recommend that you go. I went to a performance last night and the nearly sold-out crowd ate it up from beginning to end. Having watched a clip of this show from the Tony Awards a few years back, I knew that the Genie was going to be the star of the show and he was. Michael James Scott, who plays the role of the Genie and was the understudy for the Genie during the original Broadway run, is fantastic. Just watch him sing and dance to “Friend Like Me” and you’ll be blown away by his stamina and unending charisma. He’s the heart and soul of the show and made it a blast to watch.

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My Favorite Musical: Beauty and the Beast

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Michael Cavacini

A couple days ago I saw my favorite musical, Beauty and the Beast, for the fourth time. The first time was on Broadway in 1999, the second was at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, followed by a production at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia several years later. This time, once again, I returned to the Academy of Music. As expected, it was as brilliant and spine-chillingly good as the previous three times I’ve seen it. But let me take a minute to explain why I love this musical so much.