Oline Cogdill

Slow Burn Theatre Co.’s production of "Disney's Frozen," playing at Fort Lauderdale's Broward Center for the Performing Arts, stars Kristi Rose Mills, left, as Anna and Lea Marinelli as Elsa. (Larry Marano/Courtesy)

Don’t ‘Let It Go’: Why ‘Disney’s Frozen’ from Slow Burn Theatre is a must-see

December 19, 2025 at 1:40 p.m.

Surely by now, most people — at least those who see movies, attend theater or don’t live under a rock — have heard of “Disney’s Frozen,” or at least its...

Slow Burn Theatre Co.'s strong cast and production values elevate its production of the musical “Catch Me If You Can,” running now through Oct. 26 at Fort Lauderdale's Broward Center for the Performing Arts. (Larry Marano/Courtesy)

Theater review: Slow Burn’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ at Broward Center is one show you don’t want to miss

October 14, 2025 at 1:26 p.m.

“Catch Me If You Can” follows the exploits of Frank Abagnale Jr., who fooled people across the country into believing he was a Pan Am pilot, doctor, secret service agent...

Kimmie Harvey, left, and Abbie Fricke star in Theatre Lab's "two of us on the run," running through Feb. 16. (Morgan Sophia Photography/Courtesy)

Review: Theatre Lab’s ‘two of us on the run’ is a tale of self-discovery — Thelma & Louise-style

February 6, 2025 at 9:40 a.m.

The play is intriguing and often poignant. But as with any new work, it needs some sharpening. Clocking in at a little over 80 minutes, the drama needs trimming as...

Mikayla Cohen plays the titular Anastasia in this Slow Burn Theatre Co. production, delivering a star-making appearance.(Larry Marano/Courtesy)

Theater review: Despite its dark source, the musical ‘Anastasia’ is an uplifting story

December 24, 2024 at 2:08 p.m.

Slow Burn Theatre Co.'s "Anastasia," playing at Fort Lauderdale's Broward Center for the Performing Arts, morphs into a tale of hope and of a young woman discovering who she is...

The first-rate cast of Slow Burn Theatre Co.'s "The Witches of Eastwick" includes Lindsey Corey (at top) and (seated, from left) Gail Bennett, Philip Bryan and Leah Sessa. (Larry Marano/Courtesy)

Review: Slow Burn’s ‘Witches of Eastwick’ at Broward Center casts an inviting spell

October 22, 2024 at 3:20 p.m.

Slow Burn Theatre Co.'s musical has what the 1987 movie version lacked: a sense of fun and playfulness, even when the plot takes a dark turn.

From left, Nolan Almeida as Peter Pan, Cody Garcia as Capt. Hook, Hawa Kamara as Wendy and the rest of the cast of "Peter Pan." (Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade/Courtesy)

Guide to the Arts 2024: Best theater shows of the season

October 14, 2024 at 9:33 a.m.

As part of our Guide to the Arts, which published in PRIME Magazine on Oct. 6, theater writer Oline H. Cogdill offered her Critic’s Picks for the best shows coming...

From left Mallory Newbrough, Melanie Vitaterna, Nate Promkul and Stephen G. Anthony form a band in the indie-rock musical "Hundred Days" at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. (Alberto Romeu/Courtesy)

Review: ‘Hundred Days’ indie-rock musical shows the power of love

July 25, 2024 at 10:32 a.m.

The indie-rock musical “Hundred Days” is a high-energy, entertaining production running through Aug. 4 at Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables.

Chris Anthony Ferrer, left, and Alex Alvarez in "An Awkward Conversation in the Shadow of Mount Moriah." (Morgan Sophia Photography/Courtesy)

Review: Summer truly begins with City Theatre’s ‘Summer Shorts’

June 11, 2024 at 2:19 p.m.

It’s definitely shorts weather as “Summer Shorts: Flipping the Script” proves.

Slow Burn Theatre Co.’s cast sparkles in "The Prom," which is now playing at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. (Larry Marano/Courtesy)

Theater review: Slow Burn’s ‘The Prom’ at Broward Center shines, sparkles and welcomes all

March 28, 2024 at 12:27 p.m.

Patrick Fitzwater’s crisp direction combined with Reynel Reynaldo’s exuberant choreography extract every ounce of humor — and it is a funny script — and compassion in a musical that touches...

Lindsey Corey as Sally Bowles and some of the cast of Zoetic Stage's "Cabaret." (Justin Namon/Courtesy)

Last week to see ‘Cabaret’: Zoetic Stage’s production at Arsht is a game changer | REVIEW

April 3, 2024 at 10:45 a.m.

Zoetic Stage’s production of “Cabaret” is another game changer, with its innovative direction and staging by Stuart Meltzer, a superb cast and inventive set.

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