This Perfect World by Chris Stezin directed by John Vreeke produced by Charter Theatre reviewed by Tim Treanor Stay with me here. This is a difficult concept, and I’m not sure I have it right. But is it not possible that there is something in this world called pain envy, being the jealousy that those […]
Archives for September 2008
Call for Helen Hayes Judges
The Helen Hayes Awards is seeking well-versed and knowledgeable men and women to serve as Helen Hayes Awards judges. They will serve on a pool of 60 judges whose task will be to see and evaluate all Helen-Hayes eligible productions throughout the calendar year, and provide those critical judgments which result in the nomination and […]
The Producers
The Producers Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks Directed by and Choreographed by Chris Suchan Produced by Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia Reviewed by Ted Ying Where did they go right? Since Zero Mostel first asked that in the original 1968 movie, every Max Bialystock has wanted to […]
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare produced by Shakespeare Theatre directed by David Muse reviewed by Tim Treanor All rise; court is now in session. We turn to The Matter of the All-Male Romeo and Juliet, and immediately address the question on everyone’s mind: does the Shakespeare’s admitted act of gender discrimination enhance our understanding […]
Without You I’m Nothing
Without You I’m Nothing by Sandra Bernhard and John Boskovich produced by Theater J reviewed by Janice Cane Theater J’s website warns that Sandra Bernhard’s solo show, starting off a new tour here in the nation’s capital, is not for the easily offended. Indeed. And it’s certainly not for Republicans, of whom there were probably […]
Signature Reimagines Les Miz
This winter, Washington audiences will be able to see the mega-hit Les Misérables up close in Signature’s MAX Theatre. Signature’s Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer explained in a Playbill interview:
Dr. Cook’s Garden
Dr. Cook’s Garden written by Ira Levin directed by Ellen Dempsey produced by The American Century Theater reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson Dr. Cook’s Garden is a wickedly good time. In a quaint little homespun Vermont town, a treasured family doctor reveals just how much he loves his perfect little town and how far he […]
Rounding Third
Rounding Third By Richard Dresser Directed by Bob Bartlett Produced by AccokeekCreek Theatreco Reviewed by Steven McKnight One of the few disadvantages about living in a region with such a bounty of theatre riches is that many people might not drive down to Indian Head, MD to catch the DC area premiere of Rounding Third. […]
Wishful Drinking
Wishful Drinking created and performed by Carrie Fisher directed by Tony Taccone produced by Arena Stage a Jonathan Reinis Production in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre reviewed by Gary McMillan Carrie Fisher has a subtly smoky, whiskey voice (more on the Brenda Vaccaro or Lauren Bacall end of the Whiskey Voice Scale spectrum than Elaine […]
The Road to Mecca
The Road to Mecca By Athol Fugard Directed by Joy Zinoman Produced by Studio Theatre Reviewed by Steven McKnight Athol Fugard’s The Road to Mecca is what I sometimes call a fruitcake play: a special treat that is dense and rich with ideas and themes, but takes a while to digest. Fortunately the fine performances […]
Summer Shorts 2, Three Changes and Half a Sixpence
by Richard Seff An odd little evening at 59E59, one of the most user friendly theatres in New York, proved a small treat. This theatre sponsors several festivals in summer, and this one was called Summer Shorts 2.
Summer Scene Stealers
SCINTILLATING SUMMER MUSICAL SCENE STEALERS: Kevin Girard Bender, Kristen Zwobot, Hope MacDonald, Zachary Conneen As summer comes to a close, here are four memorable scene stealing musical performances by local young and talented performers. KEVIN GIRARD BENDER singing “Role of A Lifetime” in Bare: The Musical at The Baltimore Theatre Project. I was introduced to […]
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