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Theater Review (NYC): The Mike and Morgan Show at the Access Theatre: What Wouldn’t I Do For You?
Regret being the major theme of the evening, a character reminds the audience that "in the heat of the summer, it is hard to ever imagine being cold."
Read More »Theater Review (LA): The Pee-wee Herman Show
It’s just great to see Reubens back in the gray suit.
Read More »Theater Review (Boston): [title of show]
Two gifted musical comedy performers anchor the solid New England premiere of the most self-referential show around.
Read More »Theater Review (LA): The Pee-wee Herman Show
Pee-wee Herman returns to the stage with a fun (AAHH!!) show for all ages.
Read More »Theater Review (Boston): The Good Negro by Tracey Scott Wilson
This well-acted, well-directed production deserves attention beyond the Martin Luther King Day celebration.
Read More »Cabaret Review (NYC): The Truth About Love…and the Usual Lies with Jessica Medoff and Michael Bunchman
This cabaret song cycle effectively weaves art songs and show tunes together, all on the inexhaustible subject of love.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): The Pirates of Penzance at New York City Center
Gilbert and Sullivan: Still "varying piracy" with a laughter guarantee.
Read More »Opera Review (NYC): The Barber of Seville at the Bleecker Street Opera
This is gritty opera, just the basics, but what crowd-pleasing basics they are.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Fault Lines by Rebecca Louise Miller
Inspired by a real-life case, this is a skilfully told story of the aftermath of a terrible crime.
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