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Austin Kaiser
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...
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Carissa Chesanek
Oct 18, 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...
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Chance Morgan
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...
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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...
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James Bartholomew
Oct 17, 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 –...
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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...
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Mehr Gunawardena
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...
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Mehr Gunawardena
Oct 14, 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,...
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Nadia Asencio
Oct 13, 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...
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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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