In cinematically convincing atmosphere, the great Hungarian playwright's century-old tale of artfully exaggerated personalities, screwy events, and the heights and depths of human nature takes on a timeless quality.
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Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Churchill’ Adapted and Performed by Ronald Keaton
The noted Chicago actor evokes the great leader with a Churchillian display of sheer thespian bravado.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘The Addams Family’ at the Woodlawn
The Woodlawn's staging is first-rate, but the show could stand to be a lot creepier and kookier.
Read More »Theater Review (Broadway, NYC): ‘On the Town’ by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden and Adolph Green
It would be a shame for any lover of great entertainment who can get to New York City to miss a production that has everything Broadway musicals at their very best can be.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ by Nassim Soleimanpour
Were the audience members who ran up on stage plants? Was the water really poisoned? Rather than find out, I think I'll let the final act's theme of "not knowing" linger a little longer.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Hairspray’ at the Cameo Theatre
The Tony Award-winning musical is performed by an enthusiastic cast in a sparkling revival at the Commerce Street showplace.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘True West’ by Sam Shepard
Shepard's tragicomedy is brought to explosive life in AtticRep's gripping production.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Off-Broadway): ‘No One Loves Us Here’ by Ross Howard
An almost flawless cast brings to life this dark domestic comedy, one big step removed from reality.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Flux Theatre’s ‘Once Upon a Bride There Was a Forest’ by Kristen Palmer
A modern-day adult fairy tale that's perfect for a dark and stormy night.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘The Brightness of Heaven’ by Laura Pedersen
The acclaimed writer's play explores strict adherence to religious principles and a new generation's rebellion against them.
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