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Cookin at the Cookery

January 29, 2008 By 4 Comments

  • Cookin’ at the Cookery         
  • By Marion J. Caffey
  • Produced by Metro Stage
  • Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson

Just when you thought you couldn’t get through another musical bio-musical chit-chatting about a late, great jazz singer, something new comes up that smashes your preconceptions and must be seen.  Alberta Hunter deserves the best theatrical treatment around and Metro Stage’s Cookin’ at the Cookery is as good as it gets.   It’s an outstanding rendition of music, drama, top of the line musicians, and, to top it off, two of the finest singers/actors on stage today.  [Read more...]

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25 Questions for a Jewish Mother

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  • 25questions.jpg25 Questions for a Jewish Mother
  • By Kate Moira Ryan with Judy Gold
  • Produced by Theater J
  • Reviewed by Janice Cane

In Judy Gold’s world, selecting a sperm donor is like ordering Chinese food over the phone-you choose a dish, make a few substitutions, and dutifully recite your credit card number. And that’s why Judy Gold’s world is worth stepping into for an hour and a half at Theater J. Quite simply, she’s hilarious. [Read more...]

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Trad

January 29, 2008 By 1 Comment

  • Trad
  • By Mark Doherty
  • Directed by Linda Murray
  • Produced by Solas Nua
  • Reviewed by Steven McKnight

Trad (short for “tradition,” one of its overarching themes) is a brilliant Irish stew of surreal comedy, touching drama, clever satire, and thoughtful allegory.  Solas Nua presents a professional and charming production of Mark Doherty’s award-winning play. [Read more...]

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