Haruki Murakami Explores the Dark Side of Curiosity by Mary Lou Herlihy “YOUR TIME IN THE READING ROOM HAS BEGUN” announces a cross-dressing maid/librarian (Chuck Lacson) with authority …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:18PMJocelyn Bioh Celebrates Harlem’s African Women, Brilliantly by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz Playwright Jocelyn Bioh dazzles us with intimate insights, fabulous hair, and a st…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:53PMDave Malloy’s Haunting Song Cycle Shimmers by Mary Lou Herlihy “Ghost Quartet” is so haunting and curious, I want to share it with my musical friends. In a cozy living room setting, an…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:16PMAudrey Cefaly Digs Deep in the Bayou for Love by Mary Lou Herlihy On a small fishing boat, stuck in the dark waters of the bayou, two women wallow together, forever. Could these ill-suited l…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:39PMGary Graves & Three Superb Actors Reimagine Renaissance Power by Mary Lou Herlihy Playwright and director Gary Graves brings us reimagined perspectives on Leonardo da Vinci and Michelang…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:39PMRajiv Joseph Reveals “What’s Wrong with America” by Mary Lou Herlihy Rajiv Joseph’s “King James,” a brilliantly crafted two-hander, continually reveals “What’s wrong with Ame…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:27PMEugene O’Neill’s Late Tragedy Shows Women Taking Revenge by Mary Lou Herlihy I will never see Eugene O’Neill’s Tao House in Danville in quite the same light. The gorgeous setting w…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:22PMSusan Sandler Invokes the Magic of a Jewish “Bubbie” by Mary Lou Herlihy “Crossing Delancey” squeezes every possible moment of surprise, humor, and tenderness from a story of an …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:46PMStar Finch Explores AI, Channeling the Genius of Black Women by Mary Lou Herlihy “Shipping and Handling” is voluble and experimental, bursting with humor and intrigue. Dr. Mother Mercy o…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:24PMSix Young Stars Shine in Surprising New Style Comedy by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz Over decades, the famed comedy club and theater, “Second City” (Chicago) has been the s…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:53AMKevin Barry’s Stories, Brilliantly Staged—A Must See! by Mary Lou Herlihy Hilarious Irish characters mine a deep well of humor and humanity in all three of Kevin Barry’s short stories.…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:48AMOctavio Solis Reveals Mother Lode of Mexico-US Family by Mary Lou Herlihy and Barry David Horwitz From a CraigsList ad reading: “All Joads come home. Riches beyond your wildest dreams,” …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:27AMKaija Saariaho’s Masterpiece Exposes Infection of School Massacre by Mary Lou Herlihy Students’ heads jerk backward in unison—a most horrifying moment, brilliantly staged. A sickening …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:20AMNaomi Iizuka Sounds the Alarm in Beautiful New Poetic Drama by Mary Lou Herlihy Naomi Iizuka’s “Garuda’s Wing” takes us to Borneo, teaming with ghosts, orchids, and orangutans. She b…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:06PMJohn Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Play Remains Relevant by Mary Lou Herlihy Before the play begins, I chat with the woman next to me. She shares a painful story about her local church whe…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:24PMStrong, Weiner, Sarnak’s New Musical Faces Mighty Challenges by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz “Galileo” bursts onto the stage like a grand gold-wrapped gift with a big exp…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:10PMKaren Zacarías Explores How Books Expand Our Lives by Mary Lou Herlihy Fill your glass, take a seat, open to Chapter 13, and enjoy a juicy discussion about this week’s book selection. Ros…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:38PMMike Lew’s Rollicking Comedy Hits Home by Mary Lou Herlihy I succeed in life, and I fail. Occasionally I look for people and things to blame, including my gender. One thing I never blame i…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:34PMMichael Gene Sullivan Thrills with Betty Reid Soskin at 102 by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz You will find much to enjoy in the richly conceived, cleverly staged, deftly written…
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