Adaptation | Queer Reviewed

Frank Schierloh

Jun 93 min read

REVIEW:Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II & III (Quintessence Theatre Group, Germantown PA)

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Suzan-Lori Parks epic play in a solidly performed and directed production.

Frank Schierloh

Mar 254 min read

REVIEW: Disney’s Frozen (National Tour, Academy of Music, Philadelphia PA)

The National tour of Frozen comes to Philly in a production that is visually great, a little too mature, and vocally great!

Frank Schierloh

Mar 233 min read

REVIEW: Big the Musical (Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol PA)

Big the Musical is brought to stage at Bristol Riverside Theatre in a production that is entertaining, but a script that struggles to score.

Frank Schierloh

Dec 22, 20233 min read

REVIEW: The Little Prince (Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia, PA)

Quintessence Theatre Group stages a musical adaptation of The Little Prince. While charming, it never soars like the source material.

Frank Schierloh

Dec 12, 20234 min read

REVIEW: Fat Ham (Wilma Theater, Philadelphia, PA)

The Pulitzer Prize winning play returns to Philadelphia in a rapturous production, filled with a stellar cast and meaningful story.

Frank Schierloh

Aug 25, 20234 min read

REVIEW: Little Women (OJ Productions, Philadelphia)

A small theatre company tackles the beloved classic in a production that is uneven with an adaptation that feels rushed.

Frank Schierloh

Aug 11, 20234 min read

FILM REVIEW: Red, White & Royal Blue

The book to screen adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue succeeds in capturing the romance of the novel, but misses the mark in other areas.

Frank Schierloh

Jun 7, 20233 min read

Beetlejuice on Tour (Kimmel Center): Adaptation, Adaptation, Adaptation!

A strong book, and not as strong score are the key takeaways of the touring production of Beetlejuice the musical. Review by Frank Schierloh