In 'Bughouse' John Kelly inhabits the soul of the amazing outsider artist and recluse Henry Darger.
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Theater Review: Elevator Repair Service’s ‘Ulysses’
Elevator Repair Service's 'Ulysses' is zany and humorous in part, and challenging, complicated and opaque at times. However, it is always engrossing.
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When two off-duty British soldiers meet two pretty Irish women in a pub, things go swimmingly until they don't in Leo McGann's 'The Honey Trap.'
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She's a cocktail waitress. He's a Gulf War vet. When they get together they create an unforgettable relationship in Tracy Letts' 'Bug.'
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AI holograms, duplicates of deceased loved ones, help the bereaved through the mourning process.
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Mark Strong and Lesley Manville under Robert Icke's direction create a modern-day 'Oedipus' that is staggering, terrible and amazing.
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'Archduke' stars Patrick Page and Kristine Nielsen in a farce about the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand – with a profound message for us today.
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'The Baker's Wife' is a success because of the performances of Ariana DeBose, Scott Bakula, and the ensemble under Gordon Greenberg's direction.
Read More »Theater Review: A Stunning Laurie Metcalf in ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’
Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock create terrific portrayals of formerly estranged family members.
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A modernist white canvas capsizes the equilibrium among three longtime friends. Is it art?
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