theater reviews

‘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?”

An ‘Othello’ for our time: Was Shakespeare a white supremacist or anti-racist?

February 20, 2019 By Ed Rampell

Fresh from that championship season, A Noise Within’s Spring 2019 season blasts off with a must-see modern dress Othello.

‘An Inspector Calls’: A super supernatural socialist show

January 28, 2019 By Ed Rampell

As the British emerged victoriously from WWII, having fought a “people’s war,” the masses wanted something to show for their six-year-long struggle.

‘Bluebeard’s Castle’ and ‘Mario the Magician’ staged in authentic Hungarian productions

November 16, 2018 By Eric A. Gordon

The Hungarian State Opera and Hungarian National Ballet recently paid a first visit to the United States for its American debut performances of several signature works.