LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT By Eugene O’Neill Directed by Kathi Gollwitzer Produced by Firebelly Productions Reviewed by Rosalind Lacy In this soul-stirring Firebelly production of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize winning, autobiographical play, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, the ghosts of the past ebb and flow like the tides. Sounds of the sea draw us […]
Archives for February 2008
Swimming in the Shallows
Swimming in the Shallows By Adam Bock Directed by Scott Fortier Produced by Catalyst Theater Company Reviewed by Steven McKnight Describing Swimming in the Shallows as a quirky little comedy with surreal touches would be accurate, but that description alone would fail to convey what a smart and entertaining production awaits you at Catalyst Theater […]
Frida Kahlo, The Passion
Frida Kahlo, the Passion By Ricardo Halac Directed by Mario Marcel Produced by Teatro de La Luna Reviewed by Rosalind Lacy Reproductions of some of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s most famous paintings dangle from the ceiling in the lobby of the Gunston Arts Center. Her self-portraits are memorable-the unplucked eyebrows that meet in a unibrow […]
High School Musical, Take 2
Disney High School Musical on Tour! Book by David Simpatico (based on the Disney Channel movie by Peter Barsocchini) Directed by Jeff Calhoun Choreographed by Lisa Stevens Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions at the National Theatre Reviewed by Gary McMillan Ah, high school … illicit drug use … teenage pregnancy … functional illiteracy, and a culture of […]
Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers
Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers Performed by LA Theatre Works at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by Tim Treanor Feb 8 — Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers performed last night in the University of Maryland’s Kay Theatre, was a history play with history sitting in the room. The […]
Judy Gold
The creator and star of 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother speaks with Joel Markowitz
High School Musical
High School Musical Book by David Simpatico Based on the Disney Channel original movie written by Peter Barsocchini Directed by Jeff Calhoun Produced by Disney at National Theatre Reviewed by Jonny Perl Personally, I am not a fan of the entire “High School Musical” phenomenon. The 2006 Disney Channel original movie featured a completely forgettable […]
Your Molotov Kisses
Your Molotov Kisses (Tu Ternura Molotov) by Gustavo Ott Directed by Abel Lopez Produced by GALA Theatre at Tivoli Square Reviewed by Rosalind Lacy Venezuelan playwright Gustavo Ott-highly regarded in the Latino community as a fresh, new voice-injects us with a truth serum that can make us squirm. In his latest comedy, Ott makes a […]
La Cage aux Folles
Joel Markowitz interviews Larry Munsey and Darren McDonnell
A Night at the Dew Drop Inn
A Nite at the Dew Drop Inn Conceived and Directed by James Foster Jr. Produced by Theater Alliance Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson We may as well face it. The cabaret musical isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. It’s an entertaining crowd pleaser that fills seats, so if the genre is not for you, that’s fine. […]
Minority Report on Stoppard and Shaw
By Richard Seff, DCTS columnist: NY Theatre Buzz
Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Mrs. Warren’s Profession By George Bernard Shaw Directed by Gus Kaikkonen Produced by Rep Stage Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson Mrs. Warren’s Profession pulls no punches dealing with gender equity, social injustice, personal freedom and responsibility, prostitution, brothels and even hints of incest. Is there any wonder that it was banned in England (1900), […]