“About Heroes,” The Price of Redemption
War shapes the narrative of a nation. The mythology associated with trauma and survival seeps into the psyche of a nation’s citizens. It...
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Dana Zhang
- Oct 13, 2018
“American Dream, The” Redefined
Yu Ling Wu slips seamlessly into the roles she plays onstage. One moment, she titters among the audience, greeting friends, and the next,...
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Austin Kaiser
- Oct 12, 2018
“About Heroes” Is a Time-Traveling Military Hero’s Tale
When boys turn eighteen in Finland, they must enlist in the military. “About Heroes” is about the fear of this obligation. It is the...
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Donasia Skyes
- Oct 12, 2018
Garland, Cline, Piaf, Holiday, Callas, and Nobodies
Judy Garland. Patsy Cline. Edith Piaf. Billie Holiday. Maria Callas. Powerful women with powerful voices and sad life stories. But what...
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Austin Kaiser
- Oct 11, 2018
“Frida Kahlo: Long Live Life,” Is Really, Really Full Of Life
“Frida Kahlo: Long Live Life” takes place in Frida’s room as she drinks alcohol, dances with her prosthetic leg, and curses at a painting...
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Kia Standard
- Oct 11, 2018
Waiting For a Rescue
The opening night of “Rescuers” came with a preshow disclaimer from director Gretchen Cryer, explaining that Kelly Taylor, the show’s...
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James Bartholomew
- Oct 11, 2018
“The Farewell” Is a Swan Song That Demands To Be Heard
On March 3, 1957, British armed forces poured gasoline into the hideout of Greek Cypriot guerilla fighter Grigoris Afxentiou, burning him...
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Mehr Gunawardena
- Oct 10, 2018
The Life of Mary McLeod Bethune Brings Her Audience To Spiritual Heights
From the moment this performance began to the moment it ended, I was covered in goosebumps. Even writing about it now, I still have...
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Nadia Asencio
- Oct 10, 2018
“Rescuers” Lands Softly, But Deeply
A bare stage. A stool, a music stand, an actress. So begins Kelly Taylor’s “Rescuers,” the story of her struggle to save a pregnant...
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Donasia Skyes
- Oct 10, 2018
35 Minutes of Deborah Kerr, Including Some for Burt Lancaster
Caitlin Simpson takes and owns the stage as Deborah Kerr, the 1950s movie star who is nervous and excited for her new movie, “From Here...
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Dana Zhang
- Oct 10, 2018
Mindy Fradkin Never Stops Growing; at 63 She is Actually 3
The show begins with a song performed by Mindy Fradkin and her “wasband” (ex-husband) Roland Mousaa. There are many songs sprinkled...
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Alex Miller
- Oct 10, 2018
Does “Deborah Kerr” Rhyme With Star? Not Today
On August 5, 1953, Deborah Kerr finds herself pacing across the living room of her recently-renovated home, debating, doubting,...
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Alex Miller
- Oct 10, 2018
You’ve Never Heard a “Dream” This American Before
Yu Ling Wu (“How the Fuck to Vote: A Voter’s Guide”) is a force of nature. A force you don’t want to oppose. And she’s 4’6”. As the show...
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James Bartholomew
- Oct 8, 2018
“Inheritance” Gets All the Good Genes
“Inheritance: A Litany” has all the right DNA for a truly spectacular solo performance. Aptly described by writer, performer, and...
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Christopher Popple
- Oct 8, 2018
“Average Joe” Lives Up to Its Name
“Sixty minutes until showtime,” a woman announces to our main character, Joe, who is getting ready to perform on stage in front of...
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Kia Standard
- Oct 8, 2018
In Love With “Confessions of a Mulatto Love Child”
“Let me tell you a story. My mother was a very white, very blonde, very blue-eyed Englishwoman. My father was a beautiful dark-skinned...
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Austin Kaiser
- Oct 7, 2018
“Ageless Wonders” Says Ageism Is Getting Old
Mindy Fradkin wants older people to feel confident and shrug off discouraging remarks they may hear about aging. When Mindy applied for...
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Nadia Asencio
- Oct 7, 2018
Bigfoot’s Empty Promise
Alan Altschuler’s “Bigfoot Stole My Wife” promises a comedic and “poignant saga” about a man who delves into his past relationships in...
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Mehr Gunawardena
- Oct 7, 2018
Made in the USSR: but where did she go?
The audience flooded the intimate space, beaming with anticipation. The ASL interpreter was ready for action. But I left Theatre Row...
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Austin Kaiser
- Oct 7, 2018
“The Terrible Legend of Victoria Woodhull” Has Some Holes In The Hull
“The Terrible Legend of Victoria Woodhull” is about the first American woman to found a newspaper, address Congress, and run for...
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