MCLA Presents offers unusual tabletop puppet docu-drama ‘Who’s Hungry?’ on Main Street
Blending new technology with classic puppetry makes for great theatre in a small space.
“War Horse” roaring into Hartford: sublime stagecraft and breathtaking inventiveness
We review the huge production of “War Horse” that opens next in Hartford where it plays Bushnell’s Mortensen Auditorium Jan 28 to Feb 2.
War Horse: So-so acting meets sublime stagecraft and breathtaking inventiveness
As the story of War Horse unfolds, you forget the horses are puppets as they come to life on stage.
DVD Review: (Kristina) Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – A comedy about depression
Kristina Wong’s wonderful foray into experimental theatre that turns out to be just as entertaining on DVD.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” gets a new twist at Shakespeare & Company
Burns and Murray review this fresh take on the classic story. The subplot adds another set of characters: one from the film story and another set of radio actors who re-enact the Christmas eve tale of good vs. evil.
Film Review: “Bridegroom” a tragic story that documents real need for marriage equality
The relationship between Tom and Shane – two candidates for the “world’s cutest couple” – and the tragedy that intervened make this documentary a compelling plea for marriage equality.
Dallas Buyers Club: Controversial, Oscar-worthy film stars Matthew McConaughey
Some critics have objected to the “straight hero” in this story about AIDS, but his story needs to be told. And remembered. This very flawed guy made a very big difference when it was most needed.
Perky “HMS Pinafore” sails into Northampton with huge crew of singers, musicians
Sail the ocean blue and mend broken hearts with W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s first big hit. which is still as popular as when it was written in 1896.