Theater Review: Michelle Clunie in Her Play 'Us,' at the Lion Theater by Daniel M. Gold

The romance between a Hollywood actress and a Washington politician, born in the 2008 campaign, is put to the test in "Us."

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Theater Review: Summer Shorts at 59E59 Theaters by Daniel M. Gold

A musical by Sam Davis and Sean Hartley is mixed in with one-acts by Paul Rudnick, Neil LaBute and James McLure in a six-script festival at 59E59 Theaters.

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Theater Review: 'Serious Money,' by Caryl Churchill, at Atlantic Stage 2 by Daniel M. Gold

Caryl Churchill's 1987 satire, "Serious Money," gets a timely revival from the Potomac Theater Project.

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Theater Review: 'Potted Potter,' a Parody, at the Little Shubert Theater by Daniel M. Gold

"Potted Potter," at the Little Shubert Theater, takes a humorous look at the seven Harry Potter books in 70 minutes.

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Theater Review: 'Miracle on South Division Street' at St. Luke's Theater by Daniel M. Gold

The comedy "Miracle on South Division Street" at St. Luke's Theater finds a family holding on tight to its secrets.

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Theater Review: 'Just Sex' by Brandt Johnson at Theater for the New City by Daniel M. Gold

In "Just Sex" at Theater for the New City, a little dabbling in online pornography leads to dabbling in an open marriage.

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Theater Review: 'Court-Martial at Fort Devens' at Castillo Theater by Daniel M. Gold

"Court-Martial at Fort Devens," a play by Jeffrey Sweet at the Castillo Theater, revisits racial injustice within the military during World War II.

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Theater Review: Jay Alvarez in 'Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!' by Daniel M. Gold

In his one-man show, "Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!," Jay Alvarez recounts his escape from Castro's Cuba, summoning up at least half a dozen characters.

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Theater Review: Frank Strausser's 'Psycho Therapy' at Cherry Lane by Daniel M. Gold

Couples' therapy is usually intended for two, but in "Psycho Therapy" the relationship in question is a moving target.

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Theater Review: 'The Philanderer,' From the Pearl Theater Company by Daniel M. Gold

"The Philanderer," a drawing-room farce by George Bernard Shaw about "advanced" relationships, is worth seeing, if only because of Shaw's admission that the cad was something of a self-portr…

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Theater Review | Bread and Puppet Theater: Bread and Puppet Theater's 'Attica' and 'Man of Flesh & Cardboard' by Daniel M. Gold

The Bread and Puppet shows "Attica" and "Man of Flesh & Cardboard" use papier-mâché heads and intricate masks and costumes to offer the outrage and satire of street theater.

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Theater Review | 'Children' : A. R. Gurney's 'Children' is Revived at Beckett Theater - Review by Daniel M. Gold

A. R. Gurney's depiction of upper-crust privilege in its death throes is revived by the Actors Company Theater in "Children," a family drama at the Beckett Theater.

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Theater Review | 'Any Given Monday': 'Any Given Monday' at 59E59 Theaters - Review by Daniel M. Gold

"Any Given Monday" at 59E59 Theaters, is a comedy about infidelity and ethics.

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Theater Review | 'Herman Kline's Midlife Crisis': So, Doctor, Isn't There a Pill to Cure Middle-Aged Angst? by Daniel M. Gold

Josh Koenigsberg's dark new comedy, "Herman Kline's Midlife Crisis," shows that angst is not age-specific.

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Theater Review | 'Cool Blues': A Jazzman Encounters His Life and Death by Daniel M. Gold

"Cool Blues" is based on the last days of the jazz great Charlie Parker at the Fifth Avenue home of a faithful supporter and friend.

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Theater Review | 'The Great Divide': Frontier Woman's Desperate Proposition by Daniel M. Gold

"The Great Divide," an obscure 1906 melodrama written by William Vaughn Moody, provides clichéd characters who, at their best, are intriguing reflections of a changing nation.

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Theater Review | 'Starry Messenger': Science and Religion on a Collision Course at Galileo's Trial by Daniel M. Gold

"Starry Messenger," a one-act play by Ira Hauptman, revolves around Galileo's trial in 1633 and the clash between science and religion.

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Theater Review | 'Reservoir': Soldier Returns to Pressures at Home and Chaos Within by Daniel M. Gold

"Reservoir" by Eric Henry Sanders, brings "Woyzeck," that classic of a soldier gone mad, up to date.

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