Michael Cavacini

Award-winning writer and historian.

Dreamgirls Dazzles at the Walnut Street Theatre

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Michael Cavacini

Khalifa White, Gabrielle Beckford, and Aveena Sawyer in *Dreamgirls*. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

The Walnut Street Theatre is closing out its 216th season with an electrifying, heart-stopping production of Dreamgirls—and if you’re a lover of powerhouse vocals, emotional storytelling, and glittering spectacle, this is a show you can’t afford to miss.

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A Whirlwind of Wit: Hay Fever at Walnut Street Theatre

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Michael Cavacini

Brandon O’Rourke, Jared Calhoun, Ellie Mooney, Harry Smith, Alicia Roper, Patricia Noonan, Peter Herrick, and Anna Bailey in Noël Coward’s *Hay Fever*. Photo by Mark Garvin.

For anyone seeking an exhilarating blend of laughter and charm, look no further than Walnut Street Theatre’s spectacular production of Noël Coward’s classic comedy, Hay Fever. As a key highlight of their 216th season, this show invites you into a whimsical world brimming with comedic brilliance and delightful chaos that will leave you yearning for more.