Author Archives

University administrator and teacher by day, theater and arts critic by night.

REVIEW: Stones in his Pockets Skims Elegantly Over the Surface

McCarter’s enjoyable production doesn’t fully realize the shows virtuosity or pathos.

Sometimes the play at Lantern Theater seems like a great and important work; at other times, not so much.

139 years after its premiere, Ibsen’s masterpiece still feels razor-sharp.

Wilma’s snazzy revival makes a good case for this charming but quirky show.

Walnut Street Theatre’s talented ensemble is its own reward, but they can’t disguise the thinness of Ken Ludwig’s script.

Some darkly provocative ideas here keep bumping heads with the upbeat tone at the center.

Conductor Cristian Macelaru’s middle-of-the-road approach has glorious moments, but doesn’t quite cohere dramatically.

“Make a joyful noise A joyful noise! Unto the Lord!” So begins The Color Purple, with a clarion call from this exceptionally […]

Picks for things to see and hear from now through February, including EgoPo’s Lydie Breeze.

A terrific production and some caustic wit don’t quite add up to a play.