Mary Damiano

United States

Writer at New Pelican

Theater Writer at Palm Beach Daily News

Managing Editor at Biscayne Times

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Articles

Feast on 'Fat Ham,' a fresh take on 'Hamlet' surrounding a Black family in the American South

1 week ago | miamitimesonline.com | Mary Damiano

There have been a lot of remakes and updates of William Shakespeare’s plays. “West Side Story” is “Romeo and Juliet” set in 1950’s New York. The recent hit rom-com “Anyone But You” is based on “Much Ado About Nothing.” The films “10 Things I Hate About You” and “Deliver Us from Eva” and the stage musical “Kiss Me Kate” are “The Taming of the Shrew” in disguise.
Feast on "Fat Ham"

1 week ago | biscaynetimes.com | Mary Damiano

There have been a lot of remakes and updates of William Shakespeare’s plays. “West Side Story” is “Romeo and Juliet” set in 1950’s New York. The recent hit rom-com “Anyone But You” is based on “Much Ado About Nothing.” The films “10 Things I Hate About You,” “Deliver Us from Eva.” and the stage musical “Kiss Me Kate” are “The Taming of the Shrew” in disguise.
Party with a Purpose

1 week ago | biscaynetimes.com | Mary Damiano

More than 650 attendees enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach on Saturday, March 15, as The Cushman School held its Centennial Ball, marking its 100th year legacy as Miami-Dade’s oldest, continuously operating independent school.
Visually stunning 'Les Misérables' at the Kravis is a feast for the senses | Review

3 weeks ago | palmbeachdailynews.com | Mary Damiano

A breathtaking production of one of the most beloved musicals in theater history, “Les Misérables,” is now on stage at Kravis Center, and it is not to be missed. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, “Les Misérables” is set in France between 1815 and 1832. The story is a struggle for morality between Jean Valjean, an ex-convict, and Javert, a policeman. Valjean served 20 years doing hard labor for stealing bread for his starving nephew and subsequent escape attempts.
Whodunit? 'Clue Live on Stage!' at the Kravis will keep you guessing to the end | Review

4 weeks ago | palmbeachdailynews.com | Mary Damiano

Whodunit? Was it Professor Plum with the lead pipe in the study? Perhaps Mrs. Peacock with the rope in the dining room? Or maybe it was Colonel Mustard with the revolver in the library? Who committed murder? That’s the question behind the board game Clue — six suspects, six weapons, nine rooms, one murder, and a myriad of possible outcomes.
Review: Bigwig-camping tale at Dramaworks brilliantly dissects America

1 month ago | palmbeachdailynews.com | Mary Damiano

An American president and a couple of inventors get lost in the woods…It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s actually the premise of the thought-provoking play “Camping with Henry and Tom” by playwright Mark St. Germain, now receiving an impressive production at Palm Beach Dramaworks. The Henry and Tom referred to in the title of the play are Henry Ford and Thomas Edison; the person who goes camping with them is President Warren G. Harding.
Life, Love, and Pie

1 month ago | biscaynetimes.com | Mary Damiano

Lindsey Corey remembers her first encounter with the musical, “Waitress,” nearly 10 years ago. “I was in the car with two of my girlfriends, and they said, ‘You've never heard ‘Waitress’ before? My God, you're perfect for this.’ And so they turned it on, and I thought, oh my, gosh, I have to do this. It's speaking to my soul. I just have to play this role.” Fast forward to now.
Review: Actors’ Playhouse Serves up Fun with Musical 'Waitress'

1 month ago | artburstmiami.com | Mary Damiano

Written By Mary Damiano April 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM Lindsey Corey, Kareema Khouri and Becca Suskauer in “Waitress” at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables. The show runs through Sunday, April 20.
The Power of the Press and the Power of Community

1 month ago | biscaynetimes.com | Mary Damiano

The phrase ‘the power of the press’ refers to the responsibility of media to educate readers by presenting factual information in an unbiased way, which often influences their decisions. Sometimes a single story can literally make people’s lives better. At Biscayne Times, we recently experienced the power of the press firsthand.
'Moulin Rouge!' provides a spectacular theatrical ride

1 month ago | palmbeachdailynews.com | Mary Damiano

An absolutely dazzling production of the jukebox musical “Moulin Rouge!” is on stage at the Kravis Center, and it is the don’t-miss show of the season. Every aspect of “Moulin Rouge!” is designed as a feast for senses. The opening scenic design of large, lacy, receding red hearts with flashing neon lights that look like a Vegas wedding chapel and honeymoon suite all in one, sets the vibe for the show.