Philadelphia

THEATER REVIEW: Girl Talk, Hairdos, and Beloved Actresses in Steel Magnolias

At Bucks County Playhouse, Robert Harling’s formulaic script is made more enjoyable by a terrific cast.

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.

Lucas Hnath’s bold, beautifully nuanced play in a pitch-perfect production.

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

The energetic, high-wattage ensemble isn’t an optimal fit for this dark-tinged show about life on the margins.

A crowd pleasing, musically expert production of Donizetti’s delightful comedy closes the season in style.

Laura Eason’s play, a mix of serious themes and meet-cute glibness, is simultaneously overwrought and undercooked.

In Rick Elice’s clever, energetic play, some of the heart and soul get lost.

Rebecca Wright’s beautiful production finds the essence of Shaw’s gorgeous, unwieldy play.