plays – Page 25 – People's World

‘Canyon’ and ‘Hype Man’ reveal the chasm of racial division in America

March 7, 2019 By Eric A. Gordon

Two new plays, one a world and the other a West Coast premiere, have just opened in L.A., both dealing with the hot-button issues of our time.

‘Born to Win’ another high-camp winner from L.A.’s Celebration Theatre

March 6, 2019 By Eric A. Gordon

Born to Win is a winner indeed, with nary a dull moment in its 100 minutes of action.

‘Witness Uganda’ musical takes on neocolonialism, sexuality, AIDS, and rocks!

February 28, 2019 By Eric A. Gordon

The Uganda-set song and dance show now winding up its residency here at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has an unusual subtitle: A Documentary Musical.

‘Two Trains Running’ is August Wilson’s 1960s play in his Pittsburgh Cycle

February 27, 2019 By Eric A. Gordon

Despite my questions about the play itself, the production is a triumph.

‘America Adjacent’ world premiere explores high cost of American Dream

February 26, 2019 By Eric A. Gordon

In America Adjacent, the playwright asks, “How far would you go to give your child a better future?”