The 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner comes to San Antonio's Cellar Theater in a well-mounted production.
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Theater Review (Off Broadway-NYC): ‘Behind the Mask’
A Chinese acting troupe reluctantly comes together to rehearse an ancient play about a mythic hero and dictator tyrant king. They learn valuable lessons together and come to understand that the past isn't so far off after all. Human experience, destiny and truthful principles apply to all time.
Read More »Interview: Alfian Sa’at of Wild Rice’s Malaysia-Singapore Theatrical Collaboration ‘Another Country’ on Amos Yee and Singapore Theatre
"The ‘political’ is still a taboo, and the idea of what constitutes the political is really wide."
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Another Country’ by Alfian Sa’at and Wild Rice
This well-acted production is a collaborative project between Wild Rice's Ivan Heng who directs Singapore actors performing Malaysian texts and Malaysian theatre stalwart Jo Kukathas who takes the reins as director for Singapore texts performed by Malaysian actors.
Read More »Comedy Review: Russell Howard Opens Second U.S. Comedy Tour in Washington, D.C.
Russell Howard is delightful and hilarious in his new comedy tour, which just opened in the U.S.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Quarters’ by Arivazagan Thirugnanam at Avant Theatre
'Quarters' has plenty of heart, but could've used some major script editing and trimming of characters to make it a tighter play and a better study of people living in close quarters.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): Alicia Silverstone and Heather Lind in ‘Of Good Stock’ by Melissa Ross
At a moment when lots of theater companies are experimenting with "immersive" productions, a solid traditional one like this meaty comedy, with all the creative pieces fitting together just right, is the true immersive art.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s ‘Mary Poppins’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
The Deco District's flagship theater takes on a Broadway behemoth, and the result is practically perfect in every way.
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Fest Theater Reviews: ‘Timeheart’ and ‘Nerd Anarchy’
Two nerdy musical fantasies make their debuts at this year's Hollywood Fringe, with one being far more successful than the other.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Pride and Prejudice’ – a Musical Adaptation of Jane Austen’s Novel
A commendable cast is let down by the material in this big, ambitious show. 'Pride and Prejudice' is still a darn good story, but this musical doesn't do it very proud.
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