REVIEW: “The Lyin’ Kings” Capitol Steps at Cranwell Resort
by Fred Baumgarten In this era of social media and spoofy news shows – John Oliver, Trevor Noah, Saturday Night Live, the Onion, Andy Borowitz,…
REVIEW: “Peter and the Starcatcher” at GhostLit Rep
by Macey Levin Peter and the Starcatcher, Rick Elice’s prequel to James Barrie’s Peter Pan, seems to be building a cult-like reputation. This raucous…
REVIEW: “Outside Mullingar” at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Barbara Waldinger We have often heard that good casting is responsible for 95% of a play’s success. That is especially true for Berkshire Theatre…
REVIEW: “Into the Woods” at Barrington Stage
by Roseann Cane As Barrington Stage Company‘s production of Into the Woods opens, we’re presented with a group of fairy-tale familiar characters, including Cinderella (Amanda…
REVIEW: “Breakwater” at Barrington Public Theater
by Barbara Waldinger What a pleasure to attend the appealing and comfortable McConnell Theatre at Daniel Arts Center, Bard College at Simon’s Rock, where Barrington…
REVIEW: “The Night Alive” at the Chester Theatre Company
by Macey Levin The Night Alive by Conor McPherson is the story of five Dubliners bumbling through life and often at odds with one…
REVIEW: “The Fantasticks” at Silverthorne Theater
by Jenny Hansell Don’t gore my ox, and I won’t gore yours. If I criticize the musical The Fantasticks, you may react with as much…
REVIEW: “America 2.1:Â The Sad Demise & Eventual Extinction of the American Negro” at Barrington Stage
by Barbara Waldinger The Berkshires as a summer destination attracts visitors who want to escape the heat, seek cultural enrichment, and bask in outdoor activities…