THEATER REVIEW: Art and Identity in 36 Views at Lantern
Naomi Iizuka’s complex play, in a visually beautiful production, is a mixed bag.
THEATER REVIEW: Hillary and Clinton Is Them But Not Them
Lucas Hnath’s slight but provocative play is entertainingly done at Philadelphia Theatre Company.
THEATER REVIEW: Straight White Men Are Not What You Think
Young Jean Lee’s complex, often wonderful, destabilizing play gets a fine production at InterAct.
THEATER REVIEW: Home and Heroism in The Plough and the Stars at Irish Heritage Theatre
An A-for-effort production with some fine moments doesn’t fully realize the size and scale of the play.
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.
THEATER REVIEW: Magic Reigns in The Secret Garden at Arden Theatre
Superb direction and a blue-chip cast in a beautiful, heartfelt, and visually glorious production.
THEATER REVIEW: In The Ballad of Trayvon Martin at New Freedom Theatre, History Looks All Too Current
As a play, Ballad has flaws; as a community experience, it’s overwhelming.
THEATER REVIEW: Questioning the Nature of Belief in The Christians at Wilma
Lucas Hnath’s bold, beautifully nuanced play in a pitch-perfect production.
THEATER REVIEW: Azuka’s Moth Is a Harrowing Visit to Young Adulthood
Considerable moment-to-moment power here is stronger than the big picture.
THEATER REVIEW: In 11th Hour’s See What I Wanna See, a Musical Searches for Meaning
The energetic, high-wattage ensemble isn’t an optimal fit for this dark-tinged show about life on the margins.
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