Off-Broadway Review: “Macbeth” at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater at Classic Stage Company
“Less is more,” could possibly be the mantra of Mr. Doyle’s recent endeavors but this incarnation of Macbeth is more or less distorted and inconsequential.
Los Angeles Review: "The Thanksgiving Play" will Jolt You
The actors in Larissa Fasthorse’s satirical “The Thanksgiving Play” is filled with a lot of uncomfortable moments.
Toronto Review: ‘Let’s Run Away’ Canadian Stage
Mr. MacIvor came across as personable, witty, intelligent, articulate and sensitive during the talk back. I liked that portion very much.
Did I gain any further insight into the play? I wished I had.
Broadway Review: “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical” at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
The show is not perfect, but it is certainly a felicitous tribute to a brave woman who beat the odds and rose to stardom because of her talent and determination.
West Coast Review: Lady Gaga Ooh-La-La Jazz & Piano Show
Walking out onto the Park MGM stage, Lady Gaga has the audience “Rah-Rah-Ooh-La-La” as she sings stripped down versions of her award winning songs at a white Grand Piano.
Toronto Review: 'Uncovered: Stevie Wonder and Prince’ The Musical Stage Company
“Whenever I’m out to review, I always have my notebook in hand to write ideas down if a thought comes to me during the performance. I just decided to close the book, put the pen away and just sit and listen.
Was I disappointed? Absolutely not.”
Toronto Review - 'Don Giovanni' -Opera Atelier
Conductor David Fallis beautifully guided the diverse orchestra right from the luscious overture. As majestic as the music was, it was also entertaining to see some playful banter between Fallis and some of the artists on stage.
Toronto Review: “Almighty Voice and His Wife” at Soulpepper Theatre
An impromptu question and answer period for students from London Ontario’s Western University (my alma mater) thankfully provided much needed information for me to appreciate Daniel David Moses’ “Almighty Voice and His Wife”. The text is challenging
Off-Broadway Review: “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf”
This iconic and relevant work is for women, primarily women of color navigating their way through an often antagonistic world, making life-and-death decisions about survival and future.
Toronto Review: "Ghost Quartet" Canadian Premiere
“Ghost Quartet’ was eerie, surreal, ethereal, puzzling, captivating and beautiful.” It was an auditory and visual experience of the highest degree for me, indeed thanks to the intimate setting of the studio theatre setting.”
Broadway Review: “The Rose Tattoo” at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway
“It is a smart revival that is fresh and certainly highlights the wonderful and skillful performances of Ms. Tomei and Mr. Elliott who ensure a great evening of entertainment.”
St. Louis Review: "Dear Evan Hansen" National Tour
I would recommend this show for those who like modern shows with deep messages and tough subject matters. If you’ve ever felt forgotten or misunderstood there is a scene for you in many parts of this show. It truly is an amazing piece of art that will have you thinking and feeling uplifted also at the end.
Dallas Review: “Dracula” at Theatre Three
‘“Dracula” at Theatre Three is a must-see, original work sure to excite the senses of horror fans and deliver the perfect accompaniment to crisp fall evenings in the DFW area.”
Dallas Review: Theatre Too Presents “The Bippy Bobby Boo Show”
“As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, ghosts, goblins and ghouls once again emerge to delight, entertain and inspire. Recently, these creatures of the night haunted the Theatre Too stage and treated audiences to a surreal, bizarre, and exceptionally entertaining performance of “The Bippy Bobby Boo Show.”’
Broadway Review: “The Great Society”
“Too much information is packed into the nearly three-hour verbal onslaught and none of it is new or delivered in a fresh manner that results in entertainment.”
Off-Broadway Review: “Soft Power” at The Public’s Newman Theater
“Under Leigh Silverman’s impeccable and focused direction, the ensemble cast creates a palette of strong emotions and enduring questions about the future of humankind.”
L.A. Review: Laughing throughout MIKE BIRBIGLIA’S The NEW ONE
“Birbiglia is smart, likable and witty in his performance, as he opens up to the audience about his anxiety, growth, and acceptance of his new roles and relationships as a husband and father.”
Toronto Review: "The Mush Hole" at Young People's Theatre
“‘The Mush Hole’ is heartbreaking, astonishing and beautiful. Much like we know and remember about the Holocaust and what happened during World War 2, I was brutally reminded of seeing this production that we here in Canada had our own Holocaust. “
Review: “A Therapy Session with Myself” at the Kraine Theater
“Piccione says he wrote this play so that people could have a better understanding of how someone like him might be feeling and provide hope to those that are. I would say that he more than achieves that with “Therapy Session.” ‘
Montreal Review: "Alice and the World We Live In" at the Centaur Theatre
“Montrealer Alexandria Haber has written an extremely complex two-hander play about the process of grief and death, and how we are able to move forward.”