335 stories by "Ron Fassler"
By Ron Fassler . . . Anyone serious about theatre will most likely recall their introduction to Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. At age eighteen, when director Mike Nichols saw its or…
The original cast of "Beautiful Girls" from "Follies" (1971) with the inevitable Roscoe (Michael Bartlett). Photo by Martha Swope.April 4, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fas…
Jon Bernthal commands the stage from start to finish, accomplishing that with an honest charisma, a true voice made for the theater, and solid acting chops.
"Rhinoceros" couldn't be timelier.
Review by Ron Fassler . . . In 1966, children's book author Stoo Hample, along with Eric Marshall, co-edited a small volume of letters to God written by children, aptly titled Children's …
March 30, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler.
Jonathan Groff at the curtain call of "Just in Time," his final performance as Bobby Darin. Photo by Ron Fassler.Almost a y…
The theatrical event of the season.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is charming, even if one wishes for someone in the role with a genuine score to settle
A riveting 70-minutes.
Just sit back and appreciate songs filled with nostalgia, sentiment, humor, wisdom, longing, and regret.
Review by Ron Fassler . . . Daniel Radcliffe has the distinction of being a worldwide household name and face for twenty-five of his thirty-six years. The British-born actor first burst onto…
Dual record set for "Sondheim: A Musical Tribute," or as it's commonly known, the "Scrabble Album" (1973).March 11, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
First published Ma…
You may never look at a treadmill the same way again.
Review by Ron Fassler . . . The title "Peter Filichia and Friends: Broadway Tale and Tunes" tells you what you're getting yourself into even if you have no idea who Peter Filichia is (a love…
Charles Durning (1923"2012).February 28, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
An update of a column written and published in 2018.
Born on this date more than a hundred ye…
"A smart, sharp play."
Review by Ron Fassler . . . In describing the place and time of her comedic play Mother Russia, playwright Lauren Yee writes: "Our story take place in fall 1992. St. Petersburg, Russia, w…
Review by Ron Fassler . . . Robert W. Schneider is a director, writer, producer, educator, podcaster, and historian. His desire for learning and communicating much of what he's gleane…
Louise Troy, Edward Woodward, and Tammy Grimes in "High Spirits" (1964). Photo by Friedman-Ables.February 16, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler.
High Spirits, the musical …
Okieriete Onaodowan and Aigner Mizzelle are mesmerizing in this deceptively simple play about lost connections and an arduous path towards reconciliation.
A vibrant tale of terror and woe.
By Ron Fassler . . . Constance Hauman's artistic journey as an international opera soprano, composer, and recording artist has been one of unorthodoxy and consistent change. This weeke…
The pot is kept boiling throughout its tension-filled 85 minutes.
"A soothing balm in these troubled times."
A production that feels half-baked.
