Snow White and the 7 Dwarves

The Puppet Company has energized the old fairy tale with a fresh original script, solid story-telling, great media projections, and the most adorable prince and princess imaginable. [Read more...]

Interview with playwright Sam Forman

Sam Forman is back in town, and, for a 34-year-old playwright who has spent much of his life writing stories of  nervous, young men whose ambitions crash up against their daily insecurities, he’s surprisingly calm. As Forman looks ahead to the opening of The Moscows of Nantucket, premiering at Theater J on Wednesday, he shows no signs of doubt. DC Theatre Scene spoke to him about comedy and family in his new play, and about how the charm of Moscows comes from a feeling of real love lying beneath all the neuroses. [Read more...]

11 shows and 1 movie I’m glad I saw

I had to slow down a bit after having heart surgery the end of February, so I carefully selected shows I thought I’d have a great time seeing and for the most part I chose wisely. The critics have spoken (and you can read their reviews here) but here’s my take. [Read more...]

The Book of Mormon

I’m sure you’ve read by now that this original musical by the creators of “South Park”  and Avenue Q is the first offering of the New York season to enjoy unanimous raves from the press. I happily join my sibling critics in telling you that it was a most jolly experience for me as well. [Read more...]