The tale of Broadway's first lesbian kiss, nearly a century ago – and of one unique and strangely representative facet of the infinitely complex tale of the Jews of Europe and their migration to America.
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Exclusive Interview and Video Premiere: Robert Paterson, Composer of Risqué ‘Three Way’ Opera with June NYC Premiere
A dominatrix, an android companion – an opera? 'Three Way' zeroes in on the now and the near future of power and sexuality. Ahead of its NYC premiere, we talk with the composer, and debut a video excerpt.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Emperor Jones’ at the Irish Repertory Theatre
Oppressive rulers are often first the oppressed who never overcome their own former states of torment and abuse.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Tropicana’ by Haresh Sharma and Spare Room Productions
This new musical isn't perfect and its script and music could use some serious tweaking, but the set and costumes reflect the time period immaculately, the direction is creative, the singing is not bad and there are certainly moments of humour. Anyway, who said the '60s were perfect, after all?
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Child’s Play’ by Kevin D. Ferguson
What good's talk therapy if the patient won't talk? Ten-year-old Cindy has gone mute, and her desperate mother and stepfather have brought her to self-assured therapist Vera to try and get to the bottom of the mystery.
Read More »ID10T Music Festival and Comic Conival 2017: Preview (June 24-25)
Chris Hardwick creates and hosts the new ID10T Music Festival and Comic Conival on June 24-25, 2017 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Sister Act’ Sparkles at the Woodlawn Theatre
The Tony-nominated musical comes to the Deco District's Woodlawn Theatre in a sparkling, superbly-acted production.
Read More »Interview: José Rubén De Leon, Director of ‘The House on Mango Street’ at San Antonio’s Classic Theatre
The director discusses his involvement with – and affection for – the play which is making a special return engagement to the Classic Theatre.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Rare Birds’ by Adam Szymkowicz
This new comedy-drama tackles digital-age bullying, an issue we've heard no end of in recent years. But with a seamlessly talented and committed cast, 'Rare Birds' proves that talent and skill can make an 'issue' piece a compelling work of art.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘King Lear’ at the Secret Theatre
This Lear is an old man in a care facility, wearing hospital pajamas and being sung to by the staff on his birthday. Yet, neither radical nor half-hearted, this re-conception of Shakespeare's grandest tragedy results in a respectful and forceful staging.
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