Teddy is completely unpredictable, exciting, fresh, and genuinely tense at times. Exploring the fantastic juxtaposition of a depressed post-war Britain, with teenage rebellion and rock 'n' roll, the play delves into not only a fascinating era, but also the lives of two fascinating characters.

Want to see a great "Bromance" where the lead actors have each others backs?  Go see Aladdin now at The Pantages. The first time I experienced Aladdin was in 1992 with my young daughter as we watched Disney’s animated film and singing every word to each lyrical song by Howard Ashman (two time Oscar winner) and Time Rice (three-time Tony and Oscar winner). The music by Alan Mencken (Tony Award and eight-time Oscar winner) was so uplifting and engaging.

There are certainly plenty of fascinating, true-to-life stories being shown on screens and stages on a regular basis everywhere, but Doug Wright's 2003 Tony Award-winning play "I AM MY OWN WIFE"—which was also bestowed with the Pulitzer Prize—is arguably one of the most gripping, surprisingly engrossing plays acted out by a single actor playing over 30 characters that you'll possibly ever experience in a theater.

Unless you’ve been adopted yourself, it may be difficult to fully understand how it might feel, to have grown up in that situation. Furthermore, it’s highly unlikely that people who haven’t been in that situation are aware of not just the emotional challenges, but also the legal and financial obstacles that can come with trying to find out more about your biological family. However, that’s exactly what The Good Adoptee – one of two solo-shows currently being produced by JMTC Theatre – ultimately triumphs in shining a light on.

Domestic violence and abuse has been a painful and far too prevalent issue facing American families. While it is something that is tragic in all situations, it is especially horrible to hear about such abuse happening to young children, whom often carry that trauma well into adulthood. Yet Spitting In The Face Of The Devil – one of two solo-shows currently being produced by JMTC Theatre – shows no hesitation in boldly diving into this important issue, in a very personal manner.

Unapologetic, raw, powerful, and disturbing in the best possible way. Those are the adjectives I use to describe the first show of Firebrand Theatre’s 2017-18 season, Lizzie the Musical. This all-female quartet tells the story of the famous serial killer, Lizzie Borden, through a punk rock infused score with a twist of humor. While this show is messy in every sense of the word, it culminates into a musical so unique that it defies expectations of what a contemporary score can do.

Just when you thought you'd seen it all in the West End, La Soirée lands triumphantly on the stage of the Aldwych theatre. La Soirée is an energetic, entertaining and highly impressive production which is guaranteed to leave you laughing … and completely befuddled.

To see actors who have been well trained in the performance of classic live theatre is indeed a most thrilling experience for any audience. To see actors who understand clearly the intricate nuance of the Bard’s works is an opportunity not to be missed. I had never heard of Groundling Theatre Company before, and when I read they were performing Shakespeare’s LEAR (a personal favourite of mine) I did not want to miss this production.

Think back to the early 2000s. If you were a kid or teen during this time, especially if you were with a certain group of kids, you probably remember those years – at least, partially – as a time when flip phones were still a thing, the Warped Tour was still extremely popular, and bands like blink-182 and Sum 41 were in their prime. In short, it was the era of pop punk, and as the title suggests, it is the feeling of nostalgia for this era that the new musical Pop Punk High seeks to conjure for its audience.

If you’re looking for something to take the winter chill off this January, “Woody Sez” at Westport Country Playhouse is an excellent way to fend off the cold.

Steve Martin has titled his new play “Meteor Shower.” Currently running at the Belasco Theatre, the comedy is as broad as the night sky above and filled with just as many stars and enlists the audience members to listen to and watch the actors on stage as they await occasional bursts of comedy that handily counterpoint the intermittent falling stars that stream across the panorama

As a theatergoer, improvisational comedy has always been one of my favorite genres of theatre. The reason being that you never really go into it – either as a performer, or as an audience member – knowing exactly what you’re going to end up with. More often than not, the result is hilarious and memorable. However, it’s not every day that you see the genre of musical theatre being mixed with improv in theatre, yet that’s exactly what the show What Town? The Musical – presented by performers Katie Hammond and Daniel Tepper – seeks to pull off in a successful manner.

The beloved Disney animated classic turned Broadway musical Aladdin has flown into San Francisco for the holiday season. Full of comedy, music, and pure Disney magic, Aladdin is sure to dazzle and entertain families despite looking closer at some of the musical’s missed opportunities.

“If you knew my story, you’d have a good story to tell.” This first line carries over the folk orchestra during the opening number of the Tony-nominated musical Bright Star, by written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. A new production of this musical, which played Broadway last year, now tours the West coast with some of the original cast and creative team, including the powerhouse vocals of Tony-nominee Carmen Cusack. But while this production has a story to tell, some say it’s a story that some have heard before.