Leave it to Inis Nua, the theater company whose name means “New Island” and is dedicated to producing plays from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.…
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Category: Reviews
New York Theater Report: Reviews of PICTURES FROM HOME, ENDGAME, and CORNELIA STREET
Toby Zinman looks at three plays now New York stages.
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EMPATHITRAX (PTC):What tools can… or, should you use to save a relationship?
How would knowing exactly what another person is feeling change your relationship, for better or for worse?
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THE LIGHT (Theatre Exile): A couple finally, authentically communicating
An engaging conversation about how societal constructs and systems can affect our relationships
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THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT (Lantern): Conveying a larger truth
In the political news in the past few years, the concern has been not with the lifespan of facts, but the lifespan of lies
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Carmina Burana + Credo (Opera Philly): A dilettante at large review
The Dilettante at Large is at large again, writing about the culture as an enjoyer rather than an expert. Her latest pleasure was Opera Philly’s…
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CLYDE’S (Arden): All the ingredients are here
Terrific actors playing lovable characters, important issues, snappy dialogue, and plenty of comedy
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KISS (Wilma): What does it mean when someone else is representing you?
A play is about acting as well as the political act of making theater as well as about getting it wrong through cultural appropriation
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FORWARD MOTION (Philadelphia Ballet): An excellent showcase of skill
The intimate Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Cultural Campus provides an ideal setting for Philadelphia Ballet’s impressive new production, Forward Motion, three world premieres by…
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BROADS (1812 Productions): A tip of the hat to the grand old dames of comedy
Take it from this old broad, Broads, 1812 Productions’ new show, is an entertaining 75 minutes—if you like funny songs and dirty jokes.
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THE CHAIRS (Quintessence): 60-second review
Due to the pandemic, it had been many months since I’d visited the Sedgwick Theater in Germantown. October 1 was opening night for The Chairs…
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OTELLO (Opera Philadelphia): A dilettante at large reviews
This is one for the life list if you’re an opera fan.
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METAPHOR (Denise McCormack): 2022 Fringe review
Story as Algorithm. In Metaphor, Denise McCormack encourages us to be the hero of our own story and to acknowledge where others are in their story.
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ROMEO AND JULIET (OJ Productions): 2022 Fringe review
It’s a tragedy that more audiences will not have a chance to enjoy the production.
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RECEPTION (Nick Gillette Improv): 2022 Fringe review
Reception manages to be thought-provoking and even heartwarming, a testament to Gillette’s prowess as a performer.
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See How They Run (dir. Tom George): Film review
Just as the theater company is about to celebrate their 100th stage performance of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” a body turns up backstage.
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FOOD (Geoff Sobelle): 2022 Fringe review
Unless you know Geoff Sobelle’s other works, you’ve never seen anything like this.
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TWO-CHARACTER PLAY (IRC): 2022 Fringe review
Nobody writes crazy, despairing, desperate women like Tennessee Williams
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NOT RIGHT NOW (James Christy): 2022 Fringe review
There are many, many moments that become stories.
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DEAR EVAN HANSEN (National Tour at Forrest Theatre): Return to sender
The show’s message is deeply cynical: that social media and community solidarity in the face of tragic events are ultimately self-serving
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