Of Mice and Men By John Steinbeck Directed by Alan Wade Produced by Olney Theatre Center Reviewed by Tim Treanor All hail Christopher Lane, who has put forth the 2007-2008 season’s first towering performance as Lenny, the profoundly retarded, childlike giant who is the focus of Olney’s Of Mice and Men.    Lenny is an […]

By Michael Frayn Directed by Jim Petosa Produced by Olney Theatre Center Reviewed by Rosalind Lacy On one level Michael Frayn’s 2003 play Democracy is a political shocker. The intrigue and revelations that iron-lock our attention to the Olney Theatre Center’s new mainstage are quiet and intellectual. What starts as an intellectual chess game becomes […]

By Donald Margulies Directed by Jim Petosa Produced by Olney Theatre Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson Brooklyn Boy contains all the freshness, humorous quips, poignancy, and twists and turns of natural realism that you expect in a play by Donald Margulies.  Add in Jim Petosa’s flawless direction, plus Paul Morella’s shimmering performance as Eric Weiss, […]

By George Feydeau Translation by Mawbrey Green and Ed Feilbert Produced by Olney Theatre Center . Directed by John Going Reviewed by Rosalind Lacy No need for Viagra™ in George Feydeau’s 13 Rue de L’Amour, just a mistress or two and a forgiving wife. But you have to put this master of the French farce […]

by Larry Shue Produced by Olney Theatre Center Reviewed by Tim Treanor Olney Stage is one of the best theaters in Washington. During this year, I’ve been to three outstanding productions there. So let me come right to the point. After seeing The Foreigner last night at Olney, I’ve still only seen three outstanding productions […]