Bittersweet Past, Uncertain Future: Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ at the MET
Even in early twentieth century Russia, raw capitalism was destroying natural beauty and remaking the landscape. But it was doing more than that. It was..
“Show Boat” in Context: Timeless Music and Tough History
MTH Theater at Crown Center offers up lively entertainment packaged around a history lesson in a spirited, scaled-down production of “Show Boat,” the 1927 classic..
“Brother Toad” at KC Rep is a serious play that needs a sharper edge
Where’s the heat? That question began resounding in my head as I watched the world-premiere production of Nathan Louis Jackson’s “Brother Toad,” the most recent..
‘Vietgone’ at the Unicorn is a Trip in More Ways Than One
I’ve always been a sucker for audacity and Qui Nguyen’s “Vietgone” is nothing if not audacious. This raucous, time-jumping saga about the legacy of the..
“Curious Incident” at KC Rep Showcases Good Actors and Impressive Designs
Sleek, visually spare and populated with hard-working actors, the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is..
Up from the Streets: “Project Dawn” at the Unicorn
The Unicorn Theatre scores points for timeliness with its well-acted production of “Project Dawn,” a social-awareness drama based on a real court in Philadelphia that..
The Liability of Love: ‘Sunset Baby’ at Melting Pot
Playwright Dominique Morriseau’s “Sunset Baby” achieved high visibility with productions in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Now the extended one-act about a former black..
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