By BOB HOOVER The murderers in Assassins seem pretty commonplace in these days of constant reports of violence as they point their guns at the audience. But these killers and would-be assassins share the same desire – self-importance. In John Weidman’s clunky script, these… Read More ›
By Megan Grabowski Performances are now through November 20th. Produced by Haley Hiller for Stage 62, based on a book by Mark Kotis, music written by Mark Hollmann, and lyrics penned by Kotis and Hollmann. At the designated historical landmark the Andrew Carnegie Free Library… Read More ›
By Jade Goodes Come fly away with The Theatre Factory in their current production of the 1960s play Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti. This French farce, adapted for the English-speaking stage, is a hilarious romp featuring a jet-setting cast who help bring this… Read More ›
The Trafford Performing Arts Center tackles uncertainty, abuse of power, and the fight for justice in The Theatre Factory’s latest production of Doubt: A Parable. By Jade Goodes (Note: This Theatre Factory production was originally scheduled for April of 2020,… Read More ›
By Eva Phillips Maybe Sweeney Todd isn’t being egregiously hyperbolic when he says there is a place in the world full of shit called London. The plague looms heavy; perfidious law-makers and judges prey upon the innocent with impunity; cats… Read More ›
By Eva Phillips The first time I ever encountered Cabaret, I was a severely depressed 19-year-old, being moved to tears in a Dunkin Donuts at 2 AM as I watched Bob Fosse-directed, spectacularly manic Liza Minelli, and still-closeted Joel Grey… Read More ›
By Eva Phillips Imagine living the first day of the rest of your life every damn day. Imagine meeting your plucky yet exhausted husband and your unwieldy, pot-loving son anew every damn day, only to have all the interactions and… Read More ›
