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

THEATER REVIEW: In Tiny Dynamite’s Perfect Blue, Butterflies Are Far From Free

G. S. Warren’s entertaining futurist play is made extraordinary through its technology and production.

This extraordinary musical has virtuosity to spare—but what really shines is its humanity.

If this is the future of American theater, count me in!

Ironically, Quintessence’s updated production works best when it’s most traditional.

J. T. Rogers’ complex play demands to be seen—but who can afford to produce it?

This rolling premiere production shows InterAct at the top of their game.

The talent of Philadelphia’s Irish Heritage Theatre continues to impress.

At the Met, Carsen and company reduce metaphor to melodrama.

Terrence Nolen’s production packs some surprises, and has a treasurable Rose in Mary Martello.

Hamish Linklater’s bumpy, overwritten play never finds an anchor.