All posts tagged "Theater Review"
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Folger’s ‘As You Like It’ Delights with a Lively, Modern Touch
Karen Ann Daniels’ intimate, interactive take on Shakespeare’s rom-com is powered by standout turns from Tsilala Brock and Manu Kumasi.
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Dendy’s Nothing Up My Sleeve Casts a Mesmerizing Spell
Dendy’s one-man show at Round House Theatre turns sleight of hand into an intimate meditation on trust and human connection.
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Stereophonic Is Rock Drama at Full Volume
David Adjmi’s Tony-winner about a fracturing ’70s rock band delivers immersive design, simmering tension, and beautifully rendered songs.
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GALA’s House of Bernarda Alba Is Ruthless and Riveting
Taut direction and striking design, paired with a fiercely committed cast, ignite melodrama in this blood-red staging of Lorca’s classic.
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Keegan’s John Doe Is a Promising Ghost Story That Falters
Grief, romance, and a restless spirit collide in an intriguing premise that never quite finds its footing between comedy and mystery.
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Is Campy Fun at Constellation
Constellation Theatre Company’s boisterous spoof of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic leans into parody, sex jokes, and era-mashing silliness.
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Paranormal Activity Is All Scares, No Substance
Impressive stagecraft and jump scares can’t make up for Levi Holloway’s thin story and underwritten characters.
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Studio Theatre’s Octet Has Eight Voices and No Story Arc
Dave Malloy’s a cappella chamber musical delivers striking harmonies but never develops into an engaging drama.
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Synetic’s Antony and Cleopatra Is a Dazzling, Wordless Epic
Sixteen years after its debut, Synetic Theater’s movement-driven take on Shakespeare returns with visual bravado, emotional ambition, and mixed romantic heat.
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Guys and Dolls at Shakespeare Theatre Company Is Showstopping
Francesca Zambello delivers lavish Golden Age spectacle, standout musical numbers, and big Broadway flair.
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Rules for Living: Wickedly Funny Holiday Chaos at Round House
Sam Holcroft’s "Rules for Living" turns holiday tension into a smart, funny spiral of family coping strategies gone haywire.
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The Mother Play Review: Studio Finds the Humor in Hurt
Growing up is hard to do for two queer siblings in Studio’s moving and funny "The Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions."
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Fiddler on the Roof Review: Reimagining Tradition With Heart
Signature's beautifully crafted "Fiddler on the Roof" serves up a heartwarming paean to life, family, and community
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Frankenstein Review: An Electrifying Masterpiece at Synetic
Synetic's movement-based reimagining of Shelley's tale is a visually stunning feat of sound, light, and soul
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Ragtime Review: Lincoln Center Revival Is a Stirring Triumph
Lincoln Center’s Ragtime revival dazzles with powerhouse vocals and a timely take on race, class, and the American Dream.
