REVIEW: “August: Osage County” at the Schenectady Civic Players
by Jess Hoffman Until I saw Schenectady Civic Players’ current production, August: Osage County was my favorite play that I had never seen. That is…
Schenectady Civic Players Present “August: Osage County”
Schenectady Civic Players will continue their 96th season in March with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “August: Osage County” by Tracy Letts, directed by Michael McDermott.…
REVIEW: “The Half Life of Marie Curie” at Albany Civic Theater
by Jess Hoffman Far too many theaters for my taste tend to offer feel-good, holiday-themed, peppermint and sugar-cookie flavored entertainment this time of year. So…
Albany Civic Theater Presents “The Half-Life of Marie Curie”
The Half-Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Laura Darling opens this month at Albany Civic Theater. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday, Dec 1,…
Curtain Call Theatre Presents David Lindsey-Abaire’s “Ripcord”
Latham, NY — Curtain Call Theatre is presenting Ripcord by David Lindsey-Abaire, directed by Chris Foster. In this new comedy, set in an assisted living…
REVIEW: “Crossing Delancey” at The Theater Barn
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, June 2009 Susan Sandler’s 1987 play Crossing Delancey is simple, gentle, funny tale of the human connections that truly make life worthwhile.…
REVIEW: “The Mousetrap” at The Theater Barn
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, July 2008 I highly recommend the charming little production of The Mousetrap currently running at The Theater Barn. Director Tony Capone skillfully…
REVIEW: “La Cage Aux Folles” at the Cohoes Music Hall
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, January 2008 This is the best production of La Cage Aux Folles in the world. Well, okay, somewhere on this planet there…