Justin's Theatre Reviews

    Before I say anything else: I already don't like Mamma Mia . "But, Justin," you ask, "then why did you go see it?" I went to go see it because I wanted to have more of a right to say I didn't like it. I have only watched a less than legal recording of the show and have seen the movie in bits and pieces. So, to be able to say that I didn't like this show in a better conscience, I headed down to the Plaza Theatre to catch a performance of the Farewell Tour of the show. I also wanted to be able to see the show because seeing as this tour is being billed as "The Farewell Tour," I wanted to be able to say that I have seen the show in it's complete and (almost) original form before the show goes away for awhile. While the show was quite fun and entertaining, I am still not a fan of the show itself. The company of "Mamma Mia"   The reason I do not like Mamma Mia has nothing to do with ABBA's music, but because of the ridic...

   I am just going to dig right in: The UTEP Dinner Theatre's Production of "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" was absolutely delightful! From the beginning to the end, the entire show is just a total blast. The costumes, the scenery, the make up, the props, everything about the show was simply too much fun. The whole show is just pure camp, and if you come out of this show without being able to say that you had a good time, then something is wrong with you.   Based on the 1994 film, "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" is about two drag queens and a transgender woman who embark on a road trip across the Australian Outback in their big party bus. Throughout the show, the three leads discover things about themselves, as well as each other. Also, One of the drag queens, Tick, has a son and he has to come to terms with that and be a part of his life. At the end of the day, it is a cute show is about friendship, acceptance, and discovering yourself. The show is a jukebo...