1,308 stories by "Charles McNulty"
Jonathan Pryce stars in Harold Pinter's "The Caretaker" at Curran Theatre in San Francisco.
A revivial of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," opens at the Mark Taper Forum, directed by Michael Arabian and starring Alan Mandell, Barry McGovern and James Cromwell.
It's safe to say that every new production of this critically acclaimed work is a unique experience.It's safe to say that every new production of this critically acclaimed work is a unique e…
A revival of Donald Margulies' "Sight Unseen" at South Coast Repertory, where the play had its world premiere in 1991.
It's a little surprising, though very satisfying, to report that the musical has made a happy Broadway landing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.It's a little surprising, though very satisfyi…
The musical "Once," based on the 2006 Irish film, opens on Broadway.
The production, directed by Scott Schwartz, approaches the work as broad comedy, but broad comedy without much laughter.The production, directed by Scott Schwartz, approaches the work as bro…
"A Room With a View," a musical adaptation of E.M. Forster's 1908 novel, has its world premiere at the Old Globe.
"Death of Salesman" directed by Mike Nichols, opens at the Barrymore Theatre on Broadway, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Linda Emond and Andrew Garfield.
Whether "American Idiot" represents a new wave of musical theater or a surprising development in music video, there s no denying it's moody kinetic thrills.Whether "American Idiot" represent…
"American Idiot," the Broadway show adapted from Green Day's recording of the same title, opens at the Ahmanson Theatre.
One of the pleasures of revisiting frequently revived classics is getting the chance to see unexpected types of actors in familiar parts. Characters we thought we knew inside and out begin t…
Dustin Lance Black's Prop. 8 drama "8" receives its star-studded West Coast premiere
Here s a shortlist of the spring season's most promising theatrical offerings.Here s a shortlist of the spring season's most promising theatrical offerings.
A look ahead at the spring theater season in Southern Calfornia: Trucks have never really been my thing, but of the upcoming new musicals this season, I'm most curious about "Hands on a Hard…
The heart of Chekhov s work lies in the interaction between Ragin and Gromov, with Gromov outmaneuvering Ragin in debates on freedom, madness and oppression. The heart of Chekhov s work lies…
"The Treatment," a movement-theater verision of Chekhov's story "Ward 6," opens at Boston Court.
The virtuosic 'Iron Lady' star is stuck in two self-parodying modes of late: impersonating a character quite unlike herself or playing one who bears a teasing resemblance to her starry self.
The world keeps spinning, relentlessly in Argentine writer and director Mariano Pensotti's "El Pasado Es un Animal Grotesco" (The Past Is a Grotesque Animal).The world keeps spinning, relent…
Argentine writer-director Mariano Pensotti's "El Pasado Es un Animal Grotesco" (The Past is a Grotesque Animal) opens in Los Angeles at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT).
Critic's Notebook: Fiscal concerns are stealing the spotlight at regional theaters, resulting in facile productions and less risk.Critic's Notebook: Fiscal concerns are stealing the spotligh…
Critic's Notebook: Fiscal concerns are stealing the spotlight at regional theaters, resulting in facile productions and less risk.
Charles McNulty explores the changing business model of nonprofit theater and its ramifications on the art form.
This black comedy, set in Jackson, Miss., in the tinderbox year of 1964, proudly waves its Southern Gothic flag.This black comedy, set in Jackson, Miss., in the tinderbox year of 1964, proud…
The Geffen Playhouse production features Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Bill Pullman at their creepy-comic best.The Geffen Playhouse production features Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Bill Pullman a…
