Beth Korman

Revue: Disney on Ice presents the Worlds of Enchantment at Capital One Arena

Disney is Cool on Ice in DC

February 16, 2019 Beth Korman Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

February 14 was a lovely day for many children and adults to see Disney on Ice at the Capital One Arena. My friends and I enjoyed a pre-show event which included mini burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, pretzels with cheese, veggies, fruit, popcorn and cupcakes. We all got mouse ears to get in the mood for our photo with Mickey Mouse. Many people got their face painted or wore costumes dressing as their favorite Disney characters.

Theatre Review - Waitress at National Theatre

“Waitress” Serves Up Pies with a Side of Fun

May 20, 2018 Beth Korman Theatre, Theatre Reviews

(Desi Oakley as Jenna in the National Tour of WAITRESS – Credit: Joan Marcus)

The new musical “Waitress”, based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, is “peachy” as well as several other flavors. It is based on a book by Jessie Nelson. Tickets are available at the National Theatre until June 3.

Convention Revue: ReGeneration Who 4

The Kid Con Generation

March 29, 2018 Beth Korman Arts & Entertainment, Conventions

(Photo courtesy of Cheston Reisler)

Some would say that a convention allows one to be a kid at heart. I believe this to be true. Someone at the ReGeneration Who Convention (in Baltimore March 23-25 www.regenerationwho.com) even gave me a ribbon which quoted The Doctor Saying, “There’s no point in being grown up if you can’t be childish sometimes.”

Family Event Review: Disney on Ice presents Frozen at the Capital One Arena

Frozen Melts Hearts

February 18, 2018 Beth Korman Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

The special pre-Frozen event on Valentine’s Day was beautifully decorative and creative. The tables were decorated with blue, pink and white balloons and snowflakes. Each place setting had a special Olaf hat to assemble and wear. These were also available at the performance with the purchase of a cotton candy. Everyone at the Opening Night VIP Party, both young and old was given crayons and a coloring book, as well as a Program.

Theatre Revue: Something’s Rotten at the National Theatre

Something’s Rotten in the State of DC

February 7, 2018 Beth Korman Theatre, Theatre Reviews

The stage is set when a charming minstrel, (Nick Rashad Burroughs) graces the stage to set the scene to welcome us to the Renaissance in London, England. His funny exaggerated facial expressions are amplified when the entertaining ensemble joins in the welcome song to add enjoyable dance moves to amuse the audience. They sing about new modern things which makes the audience laugh, as they are old to us. The tone was set for comedy and the cast delivered.

(Re) Generation Who Two

Who Two Regenerated Into Another Fabulous Convention

April 4, 2016 Beth Korman Arts & Entertainment, Convention News

Having enjoyed last years (Re) Generation Who Doctor Convention, I was eager to once again put my “con-noisseur” skills to work. This year’s convention occurred March 18-20, 2016 in Hunt Valley, MD. As an avid convention attendee, having attended many Doctor Who Conventions over the years including Awesome Con, Chicago TARDIS, Gallifrey One and Visions (Among others), I was eager to compare this years (Re) Generation Who to last years festive event. This year did not disappoint.

Miss You Already

Don’t Miss This Movie

November 6, 2015 Beth Korman Movie Reviews, Movies

Miss You Already is a wonderful movie of a friendship that spans decades. Jess (Drew Barrymore) moves from the U.S. to England as a little girl. She is befriended by Milly (Toni Collette). The movie begins with Jess thinking back to her youth, as flashbacks depict the girls as their friendship develops. They shared everything together including kissing their first boy at Milly’s actress mother’s TV set.

Well Worth Spying On The New Tom Hanks Movie

October 18, 2015 Beth Korman Movie Reviews, Movies

In 1957, painter, Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance) is shown to be a Russian spy who is caught by the CIA. This is a true story. Steven Spielberg who directs and produces the movie wonderfully depicts the Cold War from both the sides of the Americans and the Russians and Communism in East Germany. He shows the fear and distrust on both sides. The thoughts and back-story of what is happening at the time is very poignant. He depicts how American school children are taught to hide when the bombs come, and he shows the terror of the East Germans as the wall was built. The backstory is well told in order to set the mood of the film.

Newsies

Newsies Sensation is Well Kept Secret

June 12, 2015 Beth Korman Theatre Reviews

The hype had been mounting about the sensational “Newsies” soon coming to The National Theatre June 9 – 21^st. Its arrival was indeed a hit. As Newsies was based on a 1992 Disney film, the crowd included many nicely dressed children who were excited to visit the theatre. If Disney Theatrical Sponsorship isn’t enough, it might be notable to mention that Newsies won a Tony on Broadway.

I Spy Melissa McCarthy Undercover

June 6, 2015 Beth Korman Movie Reviews

Anticipation has been mounting for the release of Spy directed by Paul Feig and starring Melissa McCarthy as Susan Cooper, a CIA agent who despite being at the top of her class, chooses to work with surveillance and computer equipment in a dingy basement in order to give advice via an ear piece to her unrequited love, agent Bradley Fine (played by Jude Law).