Ocean Filibuster draws on a marvelous fusion of myth, song, free verse, and science to explore why are are standing at the frightening edge of the cliff of our planet's survival. The post Th…
In dealing with the turmoil of 'real' life, the art of illusion found in cinemas, theaters, and museums will help us regain a sense of who we are as communal beings. The post Theater Comment…
This staging is a reminder that theater magic is fickle and time-bound -- it's hard to dependably catch lightning in a bottle. The post Theater Review: "Once On This Island" " At the Whim of…
Joshua Harmon's serious but not solemn play focuses on a Jewish family in Paris grappling with the rise of antisemitism. The post Theater Review: "Prayer for the French Republic" " No Safe H…
Young Nerds of Color feels like a bit of an experiment, and it is the kind of creative research that we should hope will continue. The post Theater Review: "Young Nerds of Color" " Making th…
Despite its flaws, Dreaming Zenzile reflects, with power, on the difficult relationship between art and activism. The post Theater Review: "Dreaming Zenzile" " The Miriam Makeba Story appear…
People, Places & Things memorably tackles the insidiousness of addiction. The post Theater Review: "People, Places & Things" " Grappling with Addiction appeared first on The Arts Fus…
Dramatist Lydia R. Diamond makes an honorable effort to adapt Toni Morrison's novel to the stage, but with mixed results. The post Theater Review: "The Bluest Eye" " Pieces of a Classic appe…
In our intersectional age, the stories of the fools of Chelm belong on the shelves of any child with a taste for the ridiculous and -- with the clarity of kids -- an ability to see through s…
The new musical by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire is a show that everyone who believes in the artistic future and emotional power of the American musical will want to see. The post …
Once again,under challenging circumstances, the Revels cast and crew has pulled off a rousing good show. The post Theater Review: "The Christmas Revels 2021" " As Usual, Rising in Song appe…
Our theater critics pick some of the outstanding productions in a year mangled by COVID. The post Arts Feature: Favorite Stage Productions of 2021 appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
"By cultivating our capacity for empathetic critical inquiry, Greek myths caution us against entertainers, pundits, politicians, and journalists who are trying to inflame our anger and fear.…
By all means, explore history's tragedies on stage -- virtual or otherwise. But always keep a sharp, invigorating eye on the present's tragedies-in-the-making. The post Theater Review: "Witn…
By Christopher Caggiano Stephen Sondheim was the most influential musical-theater artist of the modern era. His death leaves a permanent hole in the art form and in the hearts of his fans. W…
A valentine card is touching because it is short and sweet. A valentine play -- even at 90 minutes with no intermission -- wears out its affectionate welcome. The post Theater Review: "The H…
Leigh Barrett's staging reflects a clear-eyed understanding of the power of the material's simplicity, which makes The Last Five Years an exceptional musical experience: thought-provoking as…
The first Broadway revival of this challenging 2004 musical makes a sincere but ultimately unpersuasive case. The post Theater Review: "Caroline, or Change" Reflects How Far We've Come " and…
After nearly a century, the fierce psychological nuance of Passing remains as relevant as ever. The post Television Review: "Passing" " The Tragedy of Race and Space appeared first on The Ar…
As sure as "the crow/Makes wing to the rooky wood," Mrs. Macbeth is going to fall tragically short when it comes to being an inspirational role model for marginalized females everywhere. The…
BLKS is a bouncing, romping, profanity-laced, and sex-filled roller coaster -- but it also has an important message for those who are not Black femme sisters The post Theater Review: "BLKS" …
At the very least, Ionesco's drama about the unreality of the world should produce shudders as well as chuckles. The post Theater Review: "The Chairs" " Not a Full House appeared first on Th…
A conversation with South African writer and artist Zakes Mda about his recent projects, which include a London production of his play And the Girls in Their Sunday Dresses, two books, and …
This is the voice of a wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, patient and author who wrote a memoir on her own terms. I can't wait for Sarah Ruhl's next play. The post Book Review: Sarah R…
A hatred of self and others sits, relatively neglected, at the center of Adam Rapp's script. The post Theater Review: "The Sound Inside" " A Hollow Thud appeared first on The Arts Fuse.