REVIEW: “The True” at Capital Repertory Theatre
by Roseann Cane Erastus Corning 2nd (1909-1983), the 72nd mayor of the city of Albany, served a remarkably long term, from 1942 to 1983, earning…
REVIEW: “The Turn of the Screw” at Oldcastle
by Roseann Cane Henry James’s 1898 horror novella, The Turn of the Screw, was first published in a 12-part serial format in Collier’s Weekly. James,…
REVIEW: “Ethel Waters: His Eye is on the Sparrow” at Capital Rep
by Roseann Cane I don’t think it’s possible to watch Jannie Jones on stage without being utterly beguiled. The actress kicked off Capital Repertory Theatre’s…
REVIEWS: “Nina Simone: Four Women” at the Berkshire Theatre Group
by Macey Levin Nina Simone was an iconic singer during the 1960’s through ‘80’s specializing in pop, rock, soul and R&B, what she called Black…
REVIEWS: “Shakespeare’s Will” at Oldcastle
by Jeannie Marlin Woods Undoubtedly, William Shakespeare is one of the most intriguing figures in history and literature. Our fascination is due, in part, to…
REVIEWS: “Boca” at Barrington Stage Company
by Macey Levin The city of Boca Raton, Florida, conjures up an image of high-end country clubs and safe gated communities. A new play, Boca…
REVIEWS: “Eleanor” at Barrington Stage
by Macey Levin Eleanor Roosevelt is one of America’s most important figures whether male or female. Playwright Mark St. Germain salutes this ingenious and brave…
REVIEW: “A Doll’s House, Part 2” at the Living Room Theatre
by Roseann Cane Henrick Ibsen’s A Doll’s House famously ends with the sound of a slamming door. This caused a great ruckus in 1879. Nora…