Criticism

THEATER REVIEW: Art and Identity in 36 Views at Lantern

Naomi Iizuka’s complex play, in a visually beautiful production, is a mixed bag.

Lucas Hnath’s slight but provocative play is entertainingly done at Philadelphia Theatre Company.

Young Jean Lee’s complex, often wonderful, destabilizing play gets a fine production at InterAct.

An A-for-effort production with some fine moments doesn’t fully realize the size and scale of the play.

Superb direction and a blue-chip cast in a beautiful, heartfelt, and visually glorious production.

As a play, Ballad has flaws; as a community experience, it’s overwhelming.

Considerable moment-to-moment power here is stronger than the big picture.

Director Tom Reing gives us an accomplished, exhilaratingly theatrical show, but the core story and its protagonist remain elusive.

A few curious choices mark Jonathan Kent’s production, but they don’t diminish the play or Jessica Lange’s riveting performance.

Director Brenna Geffers’ visually stunning production turns an old play into the freshest, most daring show in town.