2016 Philadelphia Theater Critic’s Awards — The Recipients
The level of theatrical production in the Philadelphia area is so fine, choosing recipients for an annual award was a challenge in all but the Best Supporting Actress category, and … Continue reading
2016 Philadelphia Theater Critic’s Awards — The Nominees
Award time, and the choosing ain’t easy. Philadelphia actors have become world-class, and excellent, detailed, assured, individualized performances have become the rule. Some performers stun by expanding what looks like … Continue reading
2016 Philadelphia Theater Critic’s Awards — The Qualifiers
What an enriching year in Philadelphia theater! Choosing the alleged best among 176 productions proved an daunting task as companies are getting cannier about selecting plays that are good for … Continue reading
Christmas: in Story, in Panto, and in Wales; and Found
A line that sticks with me from vintage television echoes through my head today, “Chatsworth, you’re a lazy boy.” Well, not so much lazy and busy and tired while adjusting … Continue reading
The Recipients — Helen and Morris Zoren World Theater Award 2015-2016
People ask, “How can you see 216 productions in a year?” The answer is I would see more if time and cash flow allowed. Those two life-enriching commodities rarely arrive … Continue reading
Helen and Morris Zoren 2015-2016 World Theater Awards — The Nominees
You will soon realize I did not see “Hamilton.” It wasn’t for lack of trying. I didn’t buy a ticket when the Broadway run went on sale because it … Continue reading
Qualifiers — Helen and Morris Zoren World Theater Awards 2015-2016
In an unusual year during which trips to New York and London had to give way to some financial pinching, I was still able to see 216 theater productions, thanks … Continue reading
Anthony Rapp — A Life in the Theater, “Rent” and All
Anthony Rapp says he has always enjoyed the ups and downs of show biz, and he should know oodles about them given he is age 44 and in the … Continue reading
Tony Awards 2016 — Why Not?
The Tonys are my Super Bowl. Say what you want about Broadway, it remains the pinnacle of American theater quality and proves over and over again to be the place … Continue reading
Impressions and Lightning Takes
IMPRESSIONS Bruce Graham is having the most magnificent year of his playwriting career. His new works so far in 2016, “Funnyman” and ‘White Guy on the Bus” not only … Continue reading
