Shanti M Kennedy recently moved to the Cultural Gold Coast. She is stepping into the role of Lead Contributing Editor for Broadway World and feels that all her life experiences to date have culminated to prepare her for just this!
She grew up in the City of Big Shoulders, Chicago. The arts have always been a significant part of her life. In her youth she studied voice and sang Opera competitively, as well as studying dance and ballet throughout her life. She has traveled extensively to attend art shows at leading art museums around the world. She earned her degree in Creative Writing from Roosevelt University in Chicago. It was here that she successfully started her yearly goal of reading 100 books, per year. Shanti is passionate about art education and bringing the arts to the masses. She loves getting other people just as excited about the arts as she is!
Review: TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre
May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024
What did our critic think of TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
Review: MARVIN GAYE: PRINCE OF SOUL at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024
WestCoast Black Theatre Troupe revives one of their most popular original shows, Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul. Created, adapted, and directed by WBTT’s founder, Nate Jacobs, Gaye’s story is told through the narration of his family and friends. Of course, peppered throughout is the enchanted music that made Marvin Gaye an icon and what continues to make him a legend. Originally written in 2011, this time around WBTT is more refined and developed.
Review: TROUBADOUR at Florida Studio Theatre
April 14, 2024
April 14, 2024
What did our critic think of TROUBADOUR at Florida Studio Theatre?
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Asolo Repertory Theatre
April 14, 2024
April 14, 2024
What did our critic think of DIAL M FOR MURDER at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
Review: THE WHITE CHIP at Florida Studio Theater
March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
Another Florida premiere brought to us in Florida Studio Theatre Bowne’s Lab, White Chip brings highly charged raw emotion to the stage. No stone is left unturned in the trials of our main character, Steven, and his journey from being a wild young party boy to a full-blown alcoholic and back to sobriety, all within 90 minutes.
Review: LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel
March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024
What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel? Little Women, the Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel, focuses on the relationship of four sisters while their father is away serving in the Union Army during the Civil War. Loosely based on Alcott’s life, this beloved story is brought to life on the stage with music and a new melodramatic flare.
Review: INTIMATE APPAREL at Asolo Reperatory Theater
March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024
Set in 1905, a young African-American woman travels to New York City to become an independent lady. Limited in ladies’ trades, Esther paves a grand way in life with her expert sewing and is able to navigate a wide world that New York has to offer. She falls into the confines of societal norms, i.e. marriage and fails miserably, but is able to get herself back up with the help of her friends.
Review: Alanis Morissette's JAGGED LITTLE PILL Rocks Van Wezel Center
March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Van Wezel?
Interview: J. Robert Spencer of THE MIDTOWN MEN at Van Wezel
February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
J. Robert 'Bobby' Spencer spends a lot of time in airports. He has been traveling for the last 13 years with The Midtown Men all over this country and while doing so has become a part of the million-mile-club. While that says something about him having allegiance to one airline, that is not the only place you can see he is a very loyal person! He took a small reprieve, waiting for a flight of course, to catch up with us at Broadway World Sarasota.
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