Uproarious and deeply touching, 'Tevye Served Raw' gives us a broad sampling of Sholem Aleichem's whole opus, its humor and its pathos resonating beyond cultural and religious boundaries.
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘On a Clear Day You Can See Forever’ Starring Melissa Errico
As the Irish Repertory Theatre's revival of 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever' explores past-life regression, it beautifully, seamlessly renders the illusive with authenticity.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Framed, by Adolf’ by Chong Tze Chien and The Finger Players
Well acted and with wit, humour, and insight, Chien's play about a painting purportedly by Hitler provided an interesting exploration of one of humankind's darkest periods.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘The Moon is Less Bright’ by Goh Poh Seng, from The Second Breakfast Company
In this outdated 1964 play, Goh explored life in a farm on the outskirts of Singapore, where two families with differences in class, wealth, backgrounds, lifestyles, and opinions collide.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Conflict,’ a Political Love Story
Miles Malleson's witty, skillful comedy/romance, which premiered in London in 1925, travels with shimmering brilliance.
Read More »Theater Review: (NYC): ‘All I Want is One Night’ Written and Performed by Jessica Walker
A portrait of French cabaret star Suzy Solidor as a mesmerizing and extraordinary woman of her time beautifully emerges.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Legally Blonde’
This production was very funny, with energetic dance numbers and stunning vocals. The plot is timeless and engaging, and the good-looking set, colourful costumes, and tight choreography all played a part in making it an entertaining show.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘The Secret Theatre Project’
Poorly staged, this iteration of The Secret Theatre Project was also misleading, as it wasn't theatre at all.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Evita’
Emma Kingston took on the lead role and displayed a clear and forceful singing voice. In some ways, though, the story as a whole is one that feels dated and un-engaging.
Read More »Interview: Serene Chen of The Finger Players’ and Chong Tze Chien’s ‘Framed, by Adolf’
My younger daughter once exclaimed, "Yay! At last you are not a mother or a teacher!"
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