Friday, November 19, 2021
Leigh Barrett's staging reflects a clear-eyed understanding of the power of the material's simplicity, which makes The Last Five Years an exceptional musical experience: thought-provoking as…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:36PM[SHARE]Sunday, October 3, 2021
Audiences who are open to a show that provides both riotous comedy and bracing truths will find plenty to think about in this deconstruction of one of the Bard's most problematic problem pla…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:32PM[SHARE]Thursday, August 5, 2021
CSC pulled out all the stops for its turn at The Tempest, bringing together a cast that is more than up to the challenge of knitting together poignant drama and madcap comedy.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:48AM[SHARE]Friday, June 4, 2021
Songs for a New World grapples with the jumble of emotions prompted by the end of the pandemic, while also serving as a potent reminder of what a joyful experience musical theater can be.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:06PM[SHARE]Saturday, May 8, 2021
An exciting, subversive idea animates TJ Loves Sally 4 Ever.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:32PM[SHARE]Saturday, March 13, 2021
The conversation between Ravi and his mother is funny, engaging, and often illuminating; their real life bond is palpable as the pair try to reconcile the young man's hopes and dreams with h…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:54PM[SHARE]Friday, November 22, 2019
Director Igor Golyak takes major chances in presenting a version of The Seagull that's self-consciously about The Seagull. And they pay off.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:03PM[SHARE]Sunday, November 17, 2019
A script with this many characters buzzing about demands a strong cast -- fortunately, Hub Theatre's terrific ensemble is more than up to the task.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:24PM[SHARE]Saturday, November 2, 2019
When confronted with a seemingly intractable quandary, playwright Larissa FastHorse -- and her characters -- take the easy way out.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:48PM[SHARE]Monday, September 30, 2019
At its best, Tiny Beautiful Things delves deep into demanding emotional territory without becoming sappy or maudlin.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:24PM[SHARE]Thursday, September 26, 2019
modern world out of control is more perceptive and chilling than ever.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:06AM[SHARE]Wednesday, July 31, 2019
The CSC production maintains a sense of romantic adventure throughout, which makes it easier to accept some of the staging's creative excesses -- as well as the loop de loops of the Bard's p…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:18PM[SHARE]Friday, June 21, 2019
Melinda Lopez's superb new translation of Yerma makes the language of the play approachable, even conversational, without losing the beauty of Lorca's poetry.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:42PM[SHARE]Friday, June 7, 2019
This marvelous production pulls off a tricky balance -- vibrant bursts of creative energy are put at the service of illuminating the thorny nature of memory and guilt.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:03AM[SHARE]Friday, May 10, 2019
Cry It Out is a well-done dramedy that suggests that we try harder to let life's sweet moments linger.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:33PM[SHARE]Tuesday, April 30, 2019
As Zeitgeist Stage Company closes its doors, it's hard not to wonder, with some bitterness, what our plucky local small-scale theater troupes would be able to accomplish if they had the reso…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:33PM[SHARE]Friday, April 12, 2019
The Clearing pulls off an impressive challenge for a historical drama: it examines humanity's weakness in the face of prejudice in a way that is not only faithful to the time period but unmi…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:03PM[SHARE]Thursday, March 28, 2019
Not Medea is a stirring character portrait, a detailed examination of the ruthless demands society makes -- and has always made -- on women.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:40AM[SHARE]Friday, March 15, 2019
The HTC's Romeo and Juliet may be dressed in modern trappings, but the play's elemental heart and soul are left fully intact.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:18PM[SHARE]Thursday, February 14, 2019
Anchored by the assured direction of Cailin Doran and Jade Wheeler's dazzling performance, Who is Eartha Mae? sings with truth.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:18PM[SHARE]Friday, February 1, 2019
Imaginary Beasts' Winter Panto 2019 proffers plenty of enthusiasm, wit, and panache.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:42PM[SHARE]Saturday, January 26, 2019
Qualms aside, Slow Food is an enjoyable show that taps into the uncertainties of middle-aged parents who must confront a strange, new life without the kids.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:42AM[SHARE]Thursday, December 20, 2018
While the push for diversity in casting is admirable, it's not enough to resuscitate a script that feels dated, even regressive in its approach to historical storytelling.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:42PM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 11, 2018
The company's staging is dynamic and vivacious, and the unconventional seating arrangements give audience members the chance to place themselves in the center of the action.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:32PM[SHARE]Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Hub Theatre Company's production bursts with energy, staged with a clear-minded sense of movement and a hand-made quality that generates ample charm and whimsy.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:54PM[SHARE]Thursday, November 1, 2018
New Rep's production of We Will Not Be Silent is an intelligent and profoundly moving work of theater.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:04PM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Driven by vibrant performances and exceptional design work, Murder for Two's good-natured musical tale of murder makes it an ideal Halloween treat.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:24AM[SHARE]Thursday, October 11, 2018
Most of the time, Actors' Shakespeare Project's production of Macbeth is compelling.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:06AM[SHARE]Saturday, September 29, 2018
Not all of the production's choices pay off, but Hamnet is a fascinating, one-of-a-kind play that strikes at a universal sense of longing.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:36AM[SHARE]Monday, September 24, 2018
Straight White Men features plenty of conflict, but most of this wrangling comes in the form of tiresome, repetitive familial bickering.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:36PM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The show's attempt at satire comes off as blunt and lecture-heavy at times, but the production still manages to be an engaging comedy of manners.
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