I hope you are all enjoying this fascinating series even though there’s been some criticism over the image of members of the Royal family. Happily, viewers are not deterred and in fact, seeing this secluded family as real people, with distinctive personalities, is obviously part...
Morna reviews A CHRISTMAS CAROL – 1951 – You Tube and A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS – PBS....
Morna reviews RICHARD BURTON’S HAMLET - 1964 - Broadway and MORNA MURPHY ON BROADWAY - 1964....
This month I have found two more great stage plays brought to you live, on film, via BroadwayHD. However, I must confess, I am also hooked on the BBC-TV series “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” starring Jeremy Brett, with 41 hour-long episodes available on You...
In my search to find live recordings of brilliant stage plays from the past to share with you, I came across the following three that I still recall, with emotion and admiration, their original New York Productions....
Dear Homebound Theater Lovers: There are many live recordings of Broadway shows you can watch via BroadwayHD.com* - a streaming service you can access on your computer, iPhone, tablet, or TV. Here is a sampling of a few personal favorites…*this requires a subscription with a monthly...
I hope you are able to watch some live theater from home this month, as YouTube and Facebook are serving up numerous challenging theatrical experiences. However, if you feel the need to get out of the house for a bit, there is a benefit concert...
Even though we are all confined at home there is no need to be starved for some exciting theatre experiences and already I am discovering companies adapting to the crisis in various ways. Here are a few exciting programs that you can experience through your...
There are many opportunities during this crisis to check in online and stream videotaped performances of classical live shows. Supposedly this gives us a chance to see great actors and actresses in action – as if we were actually there - but I find myself...
The natural aura of Colorado Springs dry climate, clear cool mountain air and wild west ambience have been luring guests since the turn of the 19th century. The ease of access to the Rocky Mountains outdoor activities are virtually unlimited. In the winter there’s skiing,...
I managed to see two wonderful plays before the health lock-down and, hopefully, both shows will be appearing onstage after the scare is over. Here are my reviews of OUR MAN IN SANTIAGO and DOROTHY & OTTO. A list of upcoming and scheduled for mid-April...
Morna reviews OUR MAN IN SANTIAGO (Cahuenga), TAMING THE LION (Beverly Hills), SHOW ME A HERO (North Hollywood), and A BODY OF WATER (Hollywood)....
JFS/West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center presents… ORIGINAL ONE-ACT PLAYS FOR SENIORS! Directed by Morna Martell...
Morna reviews THE CHRISTOPHER BOY’S COMMUNION (West Los Angeles), THE ANDREWS BROTHERS (Long Beach), NOWHERE ON THE BORDER (North Hollywood), WEST ADAMS (Los Feliz), and THE BLUEST EYE (Hollywood) ....
Morna reviews BAD HABITS (Santa Monica)....
Theater Reviews on LOVE ACTUALLY - LIVE (Beverly Hills), MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (Hollywood), EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) (Sierra Madre), and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - A LIVE RADIO PLAY! (Santa Barbara)....