Co-star Lang's one-act piece is a warm portrait of one of the most famous (and forgotten) acting couples in Broadway history.
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Language Matters in Life – and on Broadway: ‘Hamilton’ and the Triumph of the Tongue
The astounding part of the 'Hamilton' phenomenon has been the tremendous popular success of such a language-heavy show. In a cultural and political environment of violence and hollering, it's easy to forget that poetry and rhetoric – words – still matter. A lot.
Read More »Interview: Saycon Sengbloh, Tony Award Nominee for ‘Eclipsed’ on Broadway
The cast, director and writer of of Eclipsed on Broadway (see my review) appeared at Sardi’s Restaurant a few weeks ago as star Lupita Nyong’o star was celebrated with a caricature of herself, now gracing the walls of the iconic eatery. The sketch signifies informally that an actor has been …
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘A Chorus Line’ at the Playhouse San Antonio
The long-running Broadway hit comes to the Playhouse in a musically satisfying production directed by Tim Hedgepeth.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ by Webber and Rice
Director Rick Sanchez's experimental staging of the classic rock opera contains more hits than misses, thanks to some solid performances.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Rock of Ages’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
The Woodlawn kicks off its 2016 season with a rocking, rollicking production of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical.
Read More »Theater Review (Broadway): ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
I didn't know how fresh a new revival could be after more than half a century. But thanks to bright performances, crisp staging, and dashing new dances and musical arrangements that respect their sources, this 'Fiddler' doesn't feel dated at all.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Peter Pan’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
Magic is literally in the air at the Woodlawn this holiday season with its terrific production of the beloved Broadway musical.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Broadway): Deaf West’s ‘Spring Awakening’
This isn't the first show I've seen featuring deaf actors. But it's the first on a Broadway scale, and the first musical. It is, to switch metaphorical senses, eye-opening.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Broadway): Darren Criss in ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’
A towering performance by the former 'Glee' star is a revelation.
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