Tag Archives: Houdini

This impactful one-man show presents a fascinating tale about the great magician and escape artist and the romanticism found deep in the hearts of the people of South Wales. It sensitizes us to the history and lives of the individuals of that time.

As a 'Ragtime' newbie, I wondered how E.L. Doctorow's three connected stories of early-20th-century America fit together in a musical theater context. The answer, on the evidence of this fine new production, is: brilliantly.

Magic, mentalism, and storytelling propel Jeff Grow's award-winning solo show.