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Author Archives: Warren Francke

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OCP’s “A Christmas Carol,” the Gift That Just Keeps On Giving

by Warren Francke November 23, 2022

Past, present and the future mingled in my mind as the 47th year of “A Christmas Carol” began and Jerry Longe started the last of his 17 runs as Ebenezer Scrooge. And I found myself wondering if the two children sitting behind me, a pre-schooler and a grade-schooler would many years from now be seeing […]

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Sing it, Sister!

by Warren Francke June 14, 2022
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Social Class, Not Race, Divides Family

by Warren Francke May 11, 2022
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From Honored Novel to Awkward Staging

by Warren Francke April 19, 2022April 21, 2025
Posted inMusic, Theater

OCP’s “Color Purple” Cast a Complete Success

by Warren Francke March 11, 2022
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“Love in the Title”… It’s Complicated

by Warren Francke March 1, 2022
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OCP’s “Bright Star” Shines Brightest at Climax

by Warren Francke February 9, 2022
Posted inMusic, Theater

A Triumphant Return for “Christmas In My Heart”

by Warren Francke December 3, 2021April 21, 2025
Posted inCulture, Theater

Best Ever Version of Christmas Carol?

by Warren Francke November 25, 2021
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Jellicle Cats Come Back Even Better

by Warren Francke September 30, 2021April 22, 2025

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