October 2016 – reclining standards

THEATER REVIEW: Too Many Cooks in EgoPo’s Delirium

This over-devised adaptation of The Brothers Karamazov sinks under its own weight.

At Theatre Exile, Rajiv Joseph’s flawed but compelling play packs a lot into 90 minutes.

This darkly comic fable at Inis Nua packs an initial punch. Too bad it goes on too long.

Matthew Lopez’s middle-of-the-road comedy doesn’t get below the surface sparkle.

The Wilma Theater’s visually stunning production doesn’t always serve Andrew Bovell’s play.

InterAct’s elegant but bare-bones production rarely achieves lift-off.

Irish Heritage Theatre does honor to Brian Friel’s lyrical play.

Opera Philadelphia’s scores points with its highly entertaining, visually spectacular production

Azuka’s Theatre’s cynicism-free production is a breath of fresh air.