All posts by Kate Wingfield
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‘Frankenstein’ Reimagined as a Marital Drama
In reshaping "Frankenstein" as a tale of contemporary marriage, Emily Burns raises more questions than her monster answers
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Porgy and Bess Soars at Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera’s stirring revival of George Gershwin's classic highlights the power of community and voice.
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‘Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt’ Quickly Sours
Julia Izumi’s self-absorbed solo show offers weak humor, clunky staging, and little emotional payoff beneath its quirky concept.
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Hugh Bonneville Delivers a Show-Stopping Vanya
The Shakespeare's brilliant new "Uncle Vanya" is rooted in the past but streaked with a modern sensibility.
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Synetic Works its Magic on Charlie Chaplin in ‘The Immigrant’
Synetic's magnificently layered riff on Charlie Chaplin and his most iconic character hits close to home.
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‘It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure’ is a Breath of Fresh Hilarious Air
Woolly Mammoth's funny and subversive "It's a Motherf**king Pleasure" is a joyously provocative evening out.
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‘Kunene and the King’ Examines Apartheid from a Different Angle
Rich with human detail, "Kunene and the King" explores the terrible cost and legacy of South Africa's apartheid.
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‘Macbeth’: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Deliver the Goods
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo perform a scorching "Macbeth," filmed live "for the big screen" in London.
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The WNO’s ‘Macbeth’ is a Soaring Operatic High
If you see one opera this season, let it be WNO's "Macbeth," Verdi's journey into the dark heart of the Scottish play.
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The Folger’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ Has Great Wow-Factor
Packed with strong performances, The Folger's "Romeo + Juliet" is a buzzy, smart interpretation of this oft-told tale.
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Despite a Strong Leading Man and Cast, ‘Babbitt’ Falls Flat
Matthew Broderick is a crowd-pleaser in "Babbitt," but don't expect the play's takeaways to fill more than an index card.
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‘Comedy of Errors’ is a Big, Joyous Bear Hug
Director Simon Godwin and this top-notch cast are out to give a warm and lovely embrace to everyone with "Comedy of Errors."
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‘The Comeuppance’ is a Masterful, Modern Danse Macabre
Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins takes our souls for a spin in "The Comeuppance," the masterful season opener at Woolly Mammoth.
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‘Topdog/Underdog’ is a Potent Tale of Scarred Souls (Review)
Round House's "Topdog/Underdog" is a passionate examination of the simple human wish to not just survive, but to thrive.
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‘Turandot’ is Almost, But Not Quite, Fabulous (Review)
The Washington National Opera's "Turandot" creates a new ending for the Puccini masterwork, but the production feels lacking.
