THEATRE REVIEWS
Ira Aldridge: A Hero Onstage and Off for the Old Globe’s ‘Red Velvet’
Performances from other centuries can exist only in reports but the career of Ira Aldridge, an African-American actor who played leading classical roles on European stage for the first half of the 19th Century, speaks for itself. And in ‘Red Velvet,’ now on the Old Globe mainstage.
Read MorePast Is Murky Prologue in Excellent ‘Awake And Sing!’
The world can be a deeply errant place, but it has nothing on its own past. Clifford Odets’ ‘Awake and Sing!’ is 82 years old, after all, and it’s a decided reflection on today’s craziness — you’ll find the parallels abundant in New Village Arts’ excellent production.
Read MoreCygnet’s ‘Twentieth Century’ Could Use Some Steam
There’s a lot of talent on display on the Cygnet stage. I only wish that the good work had come together more solidly….
Read MoreMarriage in the Old West
Backyard Renaissance Theatre Company’s production of Abundance isn’t produced by Moxie Theatre, but Moxie’s space is an appropriate fit for the organization. Moxie tells stories that feature intelligent women either onstage or behind the scenes.
Read More‘Kinky Boots’ Still Kicking with Glitter and Kindness
“Leave your expectations at the door, just let your eyes explore…” sings Lola in “Kinky Boots”
Read MoreMeeting a Famous and Revered Author
When people think of romantics, C.S. Lewis might not be the first name that comes up in conversation. Lewis is known more as the writer of “The Chronicles of Narnia” series and for his deeply religious beliefs and works.
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