THEATRE REVIEWS
Facing an Immoral Conflict
Plays that take place in the past often tend to include a narrative that is aimed at modern audiences. Topher Payne’s Perfect Arrangement from 2013 is no exception.
Read MoreEinstein and Picasso: Steve Martin Toasts the 20th Century at Globe
Maybe Einstein and Picasso never met in a Parisian bistro as their careers were just begging, but Steve Martin had fun in the 1990s thinking about the potential impact on such a meeting on the 20th Century. In a revival of the play, Old Globe director Barry Edelstein does much to ignite the fantasy.
Read MoreLJP ‘Freaky Friday’ a Winner in Residence
The story about the mother and teenaged daughter who magically swap bodies has been around so long that the title sounds like antique slang but author Bridget Carpenter and songwriters Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey have deftly shaped it into a fable for the ages and director Christopher Ashley imported it for the beginning of his second decade as artistic boss at L Jolla Playhouse.
Read More‘An Iliad’ is Even Richer the Second Time
To say that war is hell is to speak a cliché, but to say that war is poetry sounds intriguing. Until, of course, you stop to think and realize that some of the oldest extant literature is actually poetry about war…
Read MoreExcellent Director’s Touch Fuels MOXIE’s ‘Blue Door’
Reliving 130 years’ family history of slavery in one night is a heady proposition, but Lewis proves he’s up to the challenge despite his misgivings. MOXIE Theatre’s excellent ‘Blue Door’ is pulling for him all the way.
Read MoreMacabre ‘Matilda’ is Brilliant at Civic
Matilda the Musical musical redefines the family musical. Every character is outlandish and irreverent, which appeals to children of all ages, especially girls who don’t like pink or chick flicks.
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