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Bridge Over Troubled Times
Driving drums, a passionate poem, and symbols of black culture alongside domestic articles bring the audience into the world of Yvette...
Chance Morgan
Oct 23, 2018


Piano Power in “Velvet Determination”
Growing up in a backwater Colorado town, young Cynthia had only one real passion in life: to play the piano and become every bit...
Christopher Popple
Oct 22, 2018


“The Hollywood Adriana” Will Have You Seeing Stars
Tadeusz von Moltke (“The Blacklist,” DJ Khaled and Jay Z’s “I Got the Keys” music video) presents a poetic novella, a tragic romance. Mr....
Alex Miller
Oct 22, 2018


Eulalia: A Historic Lullaby
“Eulalia: A Bedtime Story” is an insightful and emotional performance by Sarah Cuneo. She portrayed the turmoil felt by the Infanta of...
Mehr Gunawardena
Oct 21, 2018


“Resplendent,” As Demanded By Its Title
Ms. Horban’s fiery and impassioned performance was something quite memorable to behold. As the show’s own description in the program puts...
Chance Morgan
Oct 21, 2018


“Homeful” Is Where the Heart Is
“Where are you from?” This is a familiar question to many of us, but especially to Amy Mihyang Ginther. She hates the question, because...
Chance Morgan
Oct 21, 2018


The Man With the Golden One‑Man Show
“Everyone loves an adventure. Everyone loves to laugh. Everyone loves to feel significant, and to know that they are special. Everyone...
Chance Morgan
Oct 19, 2018


“Phoenix Payne” Is 24-Karat Comedy
“Phoenix Payne” is about a jewel thief named Doris Payne. That may already be a spoiler. In the first scene, Doris, played by Monette...
Austin Kaiser
Oct 19, 2018


“The Prostitute Upstairs” Is Touching, Funny, and Powerful
Grief can mean many different things to people. Pain, suffering, anger. And sometimes it can even mean freedom. “The Prostitute...
Carissa Chesanek
Oct 18, 2018


A Personal Journey of a Thousand Miles
Love, legacy and identity are universal themes and rich veins for artistic exploration. In “Breaking Rules, Broken Hearts: Loving Across...
Chance Morgan
Oct 18, 2018


Quite Satisfactory
Schuyler Quinn’s “Unsatisfactory” has the sort of title that invites all manner of cheap jokes, but luckily the show itself surpasses...
Chance Morgan
Oct 18, 2018


This “Warrior” Has a Cause Worth Fighting For
Anthoula Katsimatides, the writer and director of “Warrior Without a Cause” introduces herself to her audience. “Destined for greatness –...
James Bartholomew
Oct 17, 2018


In an Age of Constant Division, “American Tranquility” is a Breath of Fresh Air
“Americans are more divided than ever” has become a common refrain about political discourse in the U.S. Regardless of what news outlet...
James Bartholomew
Oct 17, 2018


“Hope”: A Powerfully Dark Journey Through Grief
In the powerful “Hope,” Hope Salas is an Irish-Mexican divorcée who must come to terms with her mother’s death and their painful...
Mehr Gunawardena
Oct 17, 2018


“Inheritance: A Litany,” A Movement Through Time
I have never seen anything quite like this before. The physical performance was encapsulating and forceful while, at the same time,...
Mehr Gunawardena
Oct 14, 2018


“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...
Nadia Asencio
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,...
Dana Zhang
Oct 13, 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...
Austin Kaiser
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...
Donasia Skyes
Oct 12, 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...
Austin Kaiser
Oct 11, 2018
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