Philadelphia

THEATER REVIEW: Hamlet & Saint Joan Make Strange But Fascinating Bed(lam) Fellows

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.

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

Laughs are plentiful in the Walnut Street production. But is it really funny?

The writers and star of 1812’s new holiday show talk about their creative process, and the healing power of theater.

After the battering year we’ve had, the sweet hopefulness of the show could not be more welcome.

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.