Archikulture Digest

Carl F. Gauze is a wealthy but reclusive student of the arts, semi-retired from a stellar career as an insurance calendar salesman. His real fortune derives from his great grandfather, Herman S. Gauze, who invented a sterile surgical dressing in Zurich shortly before the First World War, amassing a vast fortune selling it to both sides. Carl has recently been looking at bikes, and can’t decide between a Harley Fat Boy or a Vespa. Decisions, decisions.

Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd

Archikulture Digest

A former convict returns to London to avenge his former enemies and save his daughter. Carl F. Gauze reviews the Theater West End production of Sweeney Todd.

Reefer Madness

Reefer Madness

Archikulture Digest

Mid-century teens discover the joys of drugs, only to see themselves made examples of to all the rest of us.

The Prom

The Prom

Archikulture Digest

Coming out in rural Indiana is no fun, and a pack of well-meaning C-list Broadway stars isn’t helping.

Million Dollar Quartet

Million Dollar Quartet

Archikulture Digest

Return to that magical night in 1956 when five of the top rock and rollers met up at Sun Records for the very last time. Carl F. Gauze reviews Million Dollar Quartet at Orlando Shakes.

Dream Girls

Dream Girls

Archikulture Digest

A musical group arises in the glory days of soul music and nearly implodes when the lead singer is replaced.

54

54

Archikulture Digest

Return to 1980 and dance the night away in the coolest club in New York, Studio 54. Carl F. Gauze reviews the show from Orlando’s Renaissance Theatre Company.

9 to 5

9 to 5

Archikulture Digest

The boss is all tied up, but the staff keeps on improving the workplace in the Dolly Parton classic 9 to 5.

Bright Star

Bright Star

Archikulture Digest

Post-war North Carolina takes a tentative step into the future, even though it hurts like heck, in Bright Star, a postwar fairytale musical by Edie Brickell and Steve Martin, at Theater UCF.

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