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A Love/Hate Relationship For the Ages

By David Dixon | August 1, 2014 |

In a year with productions of tragedies such as Macbeth and All My Sons, the Intrepid Shakespeare Company decided to put on lighter fare for the summer.

No Words to Describe Lamb’s’ Stupendous ‘Les Miz’

By Martin Jones Westlin | July 30, 2014 |

France and the United States may not know it, but they enjoy a very special bond among nations. That’s why ‘Les Miserables’ touches American audiences so deeply — and the stupendous turn that Lamb’s Players Theatre gives the play is proof enough.

Male Bonding Through Stripping

By David Dixon | July 28, 2014 |

Based on the prestigious Academy Award nominated motion picture, The Full Monty: The Broadway Musical celebrates eternal themes such as friendship, tolerance and bravery. Just in case that is not…

Cygnet’s Great ‘Pageant’ Caught in a Time Warp

By Martin Jones Westlin | July 26, 2014 |

Beauty contests are sitting ducks for the high-camp treatment that casts and directors give them. That’s what makes Cygnet Theatre’s Pageant such a funny play; the show’s ensemble culture and hilarious writing take it from there.