988 stories by "Darryl Reilly"
Much of the play is like an odd synthesis of 1960's theatrical satires. There are absurdist shades of Murray Schisgal, Elaine May, and particularly of Jules Feiffer's "Little Murders," laced…
Having a background in dance accounts for Gelman's mesmerizing staging that is filled with finely choreographed sequences. Characters take showers onstage with actual water cascading on thei…
Set in a California, Bay Area high school, there we meet the four students who prattle on in contemporary lingo. Gradually, and without any explanation we learn that they are witches. An epi…
Book writers West Hyler and Matt Schatz have taken these facts and woven a charming piece of Americana that explores idealism coming up against cynicism. It's very well structured, amusing a…
Matthew McElligott, Larry Tuxbury and Brian Sheldon's book is a witty, smart and sharp take on pirate lore laced with a child's sense of individuality, tolerance and inclusivity. It's ad…
Writer and co-creator Chesney Snow is also the performer. Mr. Snow appeared in the Off-Broadway and Broadway productions of the a capella musical "In Transit" as the narrator. …
Darryl Reilly, Critic There were so many brave young actors and actresses whom one felt were brilliantly talented, but their genius crashed against the morbid rocks of indifference and stupi…
"I wanted the audience to see 'Places,' not as a 'museum' piece, but a piece that was relevant TODAY. Nazimova was fighting the things in the 19th century and early 20th century that we are …
The genial Ralph Byers' performance as Franklin is heroic as he is onstage for virtually the entire length of the show. Mr. Byers marvelously sings, dances and cracks wise, while channeling …
Mora works as a mermaid in a tank at the sideshow owned by the crusty, old Captain Murdock who rescued and raised her. As her romance with Johnny blossoms, there are complications. Her previ…
"Pity in History" was a teleplay commissioned by the BBC, and was broadcast on July 4, 1985. In the cast were Alan Rickman as the chaplain, Ian McDiarmid as the cook, and Anna Massey as the …
Vamping and slinking around in a bright, red tunic laden with rhinestones and wearing black tights, the vivacious Lesli Margherita steals and salvages the show as Mephistopheles. With the ph…
Conveying the premature decrepitness of Errol Flynn with flair is Jonathan Stewart. His hair styled and with a thin mustache, the charming Mr. Stewart resembles Flynn and channels his dissol…
Physically lean, with gaunt but animated features, the immensely charming David M. Lutken plays the narrator and sings many of the numbers. Mr. Lutken magnificently captures the essence of G…
While wearing an all black ensemble of a cap, T-shirt, shorts and sneakers, D'Lo commandingly holds forth with plentiful pop culture references in 70 minutes. Â Possessing the powers of an…
"The Enchanter" is Alland, a magnetic and noted sculptor in Paris, in 1888, who has been through many women. He has become the object of desire for Louise. She is a 32-year-old, free-spirite…
In 85 minutes, playwright Ins Choi achieves the supreme goal of The Theater, making an audience laugh while engaging their emotions. The dialogue is flavorful and richly comical with exp…
The animated and charismatic Mr. Spitaletta is the standout of the cast, vibrantly appearing in numerous roles. Highlights of his portrayals are a commanding Russian agent spoofing Danny…
The show also explores Lamarr's improbable career as an inventor. She and composer George Antheil held a patent for a miniaturized player-piano mechanism that was synchronized with radio…
Ms. Bentley has vibrantly coordinated all of the presentational elements into an intriguing 75-minute production with her commanding staging. The present, the past, and inner lives all conve…
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Foote (1916-2009) was acclaimed for his cycle of plays that celebrated his native, rural Texas that included "The Trip to Bountiful."Â In "The Traveling Lady," …
Ms. Donovan's enthralling opening sequence sets the tone for the production. Behind the curtains are actors in silhouette with their shadows on view. Other cast members appear to the sid…
Lazarus' score is an entertaining blend of rock, pop and show tunes.  None of Elvis Presley's actual songs are heard, but there are a number of clever takeoffs such as "Viva Milwaukee…
In the play which is billed as "a dramatic verse tapestry," playwright Joseph Pearce ably weaves together poems and diary entries by Sassoon and Owen with extracts of other writers of the er…
Bearded, stocky and with that distinctive, wild comb-over of salt and pepper hair and wearing an artist's smock, Brochu vividly conveys the visual, vocal and personality characteristics of t…
