Theater
Even the Program Notes Are Funny
Next Act’s ‘Pipeline’ is witty, insightful look at dilemmas posed for Black students, families at upscale school.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Dominique Paul Noth
MCT’s ‘Mala’ Is Good Family Drama
Rána Roman shines in one-person show, but staging is uneven.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Dominique Paul Noth
Black, Latino and Poor in America
Rep’s one man show, ‘Antonio’s Song,’ is a powerful memoir play that includes audience discussion.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Piano Men’ Is Never The Same
Audiences help decide songs in each performance. Sounds chaotic but works nicely.
Jan 10th, 2022 by Dominique Paul Noth
Cold War Comedy For Christmas
Next Act’s ‘Red Herring’ is stuffed with Soviet spies, FBI agents and love affairs, but not enough laughs.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Is Big Fun
Skylight’s revival of 1980s musical is over the top and perfectly pitched.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Steel Magnolias’ Turns Back The Clock
Rep’s season opener is a 1980s comic drama with plenty of the former and not enough of the latter.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep Presents Steel Magnolias
Story that became acclaimed play and movie about the six women and their funny-sad relationships.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Jeff Jordan
Rep’s Comedy Aims At Packer Fans
And ‘Dad’s Season Tickets’ hits the mark. Musical is funny, homey and too long.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Renaissance Offers Well-Baked Treat
‘The Cake’ is a sweet comedy about a southern baker pushed to change her traditional ways.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Chamber Theatre Offers Home Cooking
‘Stew’ mixes a Black family’s conflicts and musings on Shakespeare, with uneven results.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Florentine Stages ‘Rigoletto,’ A Warhorse of Grand Opera
Verdi's "Rigoletto" played for two days at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
