Let's welcome 2012 – a year in which we hope the world will become a slightly better place, and also, for better and for worse, another year of magical thinking

It's no wonder I often find myself retreating to murder mysteries and Mozart.

Even after more than half a century, Samuel Beckett's extraordinary theatrical innovations retain the power to startle.

In Ayckbourn's 75th play, mild-mannered Martin marshals his neighbors into an increasingly strident and fascistic neighborhood watchdog group.

Occupy Wall Street protesters evicted from their permanent settlements could do a lot worse than visiting (or re-visiting) Anton Chekhov's class-conscious classic.

This searing new comedy-drama gallops across the stage in a world premiere from the Camisade Theatre Company.

This "cinematic theatrical performance" juggles film and live action, present and past, and "reality" and fiction.

Tableaux, comedic skits, and shout-outs coalesce into a funny and insightful all-female clown show at La Mama.

Desperate for positive reinforcement, Annie doesn't even know what to do with herself when she gets some.

What is it really like in occupied Zuccotti Park, ground zero for protest?