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
Sex with Strangers — Philadelphia Theatre Co. at Suzanne Roberts
Originally posted on NealsPaper:
Editor’s Update: In the month since I saw “Sex with Strangers” at New Brunswick’s George Street Theatre, JoAnna Rhinehart has caught up to Kyle Coffman in…
Philadelphia Theater Critic’s Awards — A HISTORY OF RECIPIENTS
I am, by nature, a list maker and an evaluator. From the time I began going to the theater and saw my first professional show, “Funny Girl,” on September 4, … Continue reading
2015 Philadelphia Theater Critic’s Awards — THE RECIPIENTS
Theatergoing is a pleasant and relatively safe gamble. You never know when you’re going to see a special production or performance that is extraordinary beyond expectation. I didn’t know the … Continue reading
Philadelphia Theater Critic’s Awards 2015 — THE NOMINEES
Reliving a theater season, program by program, is a lesson in appreciation. I was present at the birth of regional theater in Philadelphia. I attended my first Philadelphia Theatre Company … Continue reading
2015 Philadelphia Theater Critic’s Awards — The QUALIFIERS
A nice round 200 shows qualified this year for the 2015 Philadelphia Theater Critic’s Awards. Theaters range from New Brunswick, New Jersey to Wilmington, Delaware, and shows range from national … Continue reading
Five Fast Takes — Bullshot Crummond; Closer; Gypsy; Tappin’ Thru Life
I need to catch up. September, for whatever reason, was fast, furious, and busy. To be neurotically complete about some reviews, I concentrated on a few and let others go … Continue reading
The Recipients — Helen and Morris Zoren Awards 2014-2015
A glorious season is celebrated by citing some of the best productions and performances seen during it. Awards are a round-up of sorts,. They compact cherished memories and give a … Continue reading
