Oldcastle Theatre premieres fast paced ‘Play Date’ in Bennington
It’s the parents who are naughty in this comedy about the friendships, adultery, politics and scheming that goes on between neighbors while their children play.
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.
“Urinetown” at Cohoes makes a splash
A musical with heroes and villains about a rebellion against the pay-to-pee policy of a future society.
Problematic production of “Private Lives” at Shakespeare & Company
Burns and Cane found that this “Private Lives” has great physical comedy, but at the expense of both script and character.
“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.
“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.
WAM’s brilliantly written and staged production of “Emilie” is totally entertaining
“This is a play that will certainly empower and enrich the women and girls – and men and boys – lucky enough to see it,” – Gail Burns