All posts tagged "Reviews"
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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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Constellation’s ‘Head Over Heels’ is a Joyous Go-Go’s Romp
Constellation's bustling "Head Over Heels" serves classical romance and queer self-discovery with a giddy Go-Go's twist.
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Broadway’s ‘Old Friends’ Pays Glorious Tribute to Sondheim
With standout performances from Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and Beth Leavel, "Old Friends" is a masterclass in musical theater magic.
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GALA’s ‘Choke’ Confronts Loyalty and Love in a Polluted World
GALA debuts rising queer playwright Emilio T. Infante's incisive new drama Choke: Sucede Hasta en las Mejores Familias"
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‘Thunderbolts*’ is a Solid Return to Form for the MCU
Marvel serves up a "Very Special Episode" of their superhero franchise with the morally ambitious "Thunderbolts*."
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‘Smash’ is Broadway’s Gift to Theatergoers Everywhere
A stage adaptation of the fan-favorite television series "Smash" lands on Broadway with a joyous, big musical bang.
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‘Egghead & Twinkie’ Is A Colorful Queer Road Trip
The queer coming-of-age comedy "Egghead & Twinkie" gains much of its quirky appeal from a kicky soundtrack and cool animation.
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Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’ Turns Mourning Into Morbid Spectacle
With "The Shrouds," master of body horror David Cronenberg creates an unsettling mediation on loss and decay.
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Off-Broadway’s ‘All the World’s A Stage’ Is Tender, Timely, and True
Adam Gwon's lovely musical about life in small town America in 1996 is the rare kind of show that makes us remember why we love...
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‘Boop! The Musical’ Is Broadway’s Happiest Surprise
Jasmine Amy Rogers makes a confident and dynamic Broadway debut in this vibrant revival of a timeless cartoon icon.
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Gay French Thriller ‘Misericordia’ is Creepy and Suspenseful
Alain Guiraudie's queer thriller "Misericordia" subverts its simple domestic setup with secrets, lies, and hidden desire.
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Priyanka Shetty On Her Incisive New Solo Play ‘#Charlottesville’
Priyanka Shetty re-frames an infamous historical event to meet the present moment in her powerful play "#Charlottesville."
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‘Sister Act’ at Ford’s is a Heavenly Good Time
Beloved characters, a committed cast, and fabulous musical numbers add up to a great time at Ford's Theatre's "Sister Act."
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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.
