Latest ReviewS

Review: "Tale as Old as Time" Beauty and the Beast Brings Dazzling New Disney Magic To Hartford's Bushnell
​​4.7.2026

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Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe in the National Tour of Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" (Matthew Murphy)
"The national tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, currently playing at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT, through April 12, is an absolute delight from start to finish. Bringing that special touch of Disney magic to the stage, the latest iteration of the classic musical will truly warm your heart. It’s packed with impressive vocals and dazzling dance numbers, all supported by gorgeous designs and smart direction..."

Review: The Magic of Disney's Frozen Shines at ACT of CT
2.7.2026

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Kyrie Courter and the cast of "Frozen" at ACT of CT, 2026 (ACT of CT)
"Disney’s Frozen, currently playing at ACT of CT through March 15, brings the iconic magic of Disney to Ridgefield. With music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and a book by Jennifer Lee, the musical brings everything you love about the Disney film to the stage, with the addition of a few delightful songs...Featuring a charming cast of characters and catchy tunes such as “Do You Want to Build a Snowman,” “Love is an Open Door,” and the hit song “Let It Go,” ACT of CT delivers Frozen with all the joy, magic, and snow you could wish for..."

Review: HILARIOUS Holy Hijinks Abound in Monty Python's Spamalot
​​​​​​12.10.2025

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The National Tour Cast of "Spamalot" (Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
"Monty Python’s Spamalot is currently delighting audiences at The Bushnell in Hartford through Sunday, December 14...Following the adventures of King Arthur as he seeks out knights for his round table, and their ensuing quest to find the Holy Grail, the musical features all your favorite moments from the movie–from the carnivorous rabbit, to the French taunters, to the Knights of Ni. Songs such as “I Am Not Dead Yet,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” and “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway” pack the show with memorable and hilarious tunes that you’ll be humming long after the curtain goes down..."

Review: Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays with White Christmas at Goodspeed Musicals
12.3.2025

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The cast of Goodspeed's "White Christmas," 2025 (Diane Sobolewski)
"Irving Berlin’s ​White Christmas is currently playing to sold out houses at Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, Connecticut. Based upon the classic holiday film of the same name, the story is brought to life on stage with all the Christmas magic you could wish for...Featuring a talented cast, catchy tunes, and a heartwarming plot, White Christmas is the perfect show to enjoy as we head into the holiday season...a dazzling, dynamic, dance-filled production that is a delight from start to finish..."

Hi! I'm Kiersten Bjork – Welcome to White Birch Blog!

I'm a professional theatremaker, performer, and reviewer based in Branford, CT, currently in my fourth season with the Connecticut Critics Circle. ctcritics.org/

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