Criticism

THEATER REVIEW: In The Enchanted, Life and Death in Wonderland

Idiopathic Ridiculopathy’s little gem of a show has something profound to offer.

What happens when a feel-good musical becomes a source of controversy?

This gorgeous, provocative production reimagines the play from the inside out.

This story of black sisters born in the 19th Century feels itself to belong to another time.

These idiosyncratic, often illuminating productions now at McCarter register in surprising ways.

Playwright Mary Tuomanen’s quirky voice will delight some viewers and infuriate others.

Deborah Zoe Laufer’s play begins and ends well, but groans under a surfeit of issues.

Nick Payne’s lovely play, gorgeously produced at the Wilma, is a treat for scientists and poets.

This often enjoyable production doesn’t fully capture the play’s sublime, disquieting oddness.

Some effective moments and good performances here, but not much new insight into Lizzie Borden