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THEATER REVIEW: Looking for the Danger in Les Liaisons Dangereuses

In Josie Rourke’s entertaining revival, archness is the peril that lies ahead.

This high-energy musical at PTC has appealing moments alongside off-putting ones.

You will see no more delightful show, nor a better lesson in stagecraft, this season.

This uplifting, inclusive little show has its heart in the right place, and also wears it on its sleeve.

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.