Theater
In Tandem Readies Its Final Play
Two-decade-old theater’s last show ‘The Fabulous Lipitones’ opens April 25.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Suicide, Depression and… Comedy
Rep’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ engages and amuses audience on some dark subjects.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
“The King And I,” 68 Years Later
Touring show is strong, smart revival, but still raises issues about changing cultural attitudes.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
“Annie Jump” Is a Technical Triumph
New play premiered by Renaissance has great atmosphere, but mawkish scenarios.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Carmina Burana’ Will Wow You
The most original and mesmerizing production I’ve seen this season.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Carmina Burana Becomes Big Little Show
Carl Orff’s musical setting of medieval monks’ poems gets a dramatic staging with dancers.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Jim Cryns
Mother Knows Best
Rep’s family play ‘Things I Know to Be True’ is uneven, but audience seems captivated.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
In Tandem’s Two Hander A Treat
In 'Velocity', aging mother and estranged son fight over her independence, with dramatic, witty results.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Strange Snow’ Probes Vietnam War Wounds
Chamber Theatre production is uneven but packs a punch.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
See the Exotic Chinese Lady!
Rep’s 'The Chinese Lady' probes a 19th century carny show and white attitudes about immigrants.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Tangled Roots of Racism
Next Act’s “Blood at the Root” hits hard, but lacks subtlety and shading.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Going Crazy for Louis Jordan
Skylight’s ‘Five Guys Named Moe’ is a dance party that’s more about music than story.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
