Brownsville Song (B-Side for Tray) — Philadelphia Theatre Co. at Suzanne Roberts
Before launching into a generally favorable review of Kimber Lee’s sensitive and moving play, “Brownsville Song (B-Side for Tray),” I need to admit a pet peeve and explain the law … Continue reading
Mothers and Sons — Philadelphia Theatre Co. at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Time, times, and generations provide separate perspectives on a number of subjects in Terrence McNally’s play, “Mothers and Sons.” Katharine Gerard , nearing 70, if not there, and widowed, takes … Continue reading
Always…Patsy Cline — Bristol Riverside Theatre
Jessica Wagner is downright astounding in the authenticity she brings to Bristol Riverside Theatre’s production of “Always…Patsy Cline.” Wagner is so good, we know immediately why Louise, a Houston woman … Continue reading
Outside Mullingar — Philadelphia Theatre Co. at Suzanne Roberts
“Outside Mullingar” is a roundabout love story that is tinged with Irish loquaciousness, humor, and frankness that keeps you listening and, sporadically, laughing until John Patrick Shanley deigns to bend the … Continue reading
Detroit — Philadephia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
The difference between Gina Gionfriddo, whose “Rapture, Blister, Burn” is searing the stage at the Wilma Theater, and Lisa D’Amour, whose “Detroit” is fouling the boards for Philadelphia Theatre Company, … Continue reading
Unconstitutional — Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Colin Quinn is for abortion, for guns, for gay marriage, and for the death penalty. Besides crossing entrenched party lines to put some common sense into politics, Quinn says his … Continue reading
News from the Avenue — Dreams Thrive at Paul Robeson
It was one of those “Eureka!” moments. Choreographer David Pershica and Philadelphia Theatre Company education director Maureen Sweeney were sitting in Sweeney’s office to discuss the winding down of … Continue reading
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike — Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Christopher Durang is a master gagster who is not afraid to let his education or cultural leanings show is his many comedies, most of which spoof some aspect of modern … Continue reading
News from the Avenue — Update on Casting
GONGLEWSKI IS MASHA FOR PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY Grace Gonglewski, a leading lady on local stages for more than 25 years, is cast as the movie star, Masha, who comes … Continue reading
Tribes — Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Communication is constant in the London home Christopher and Beth share with their three children. If members of the family are not involved in some raucous, competitive conversation, computers or … Continue reading
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