Theatre Review: ‘The Authentic Life Of Billy The Kid’ at Road Less Traveled Productions

Picture it: New Mexico, 1908. An old acquaintance knocks at your door. He brings his silent (at first) mysterious driver: could he really be someone who thought has been dead for 27years?  From its very dramatic stop-action opening scene, ‘The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid’ which opens Road Less Traveled Productions’ new season, ignites … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Authentic Life Of Billy The Kid’ at Road Less Traveled Productions

Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at The Stratford Festival

Many of us can recall reading Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” in high school, spending a few weeks reading lines out loud and talking about its themes for the purpose of education. While reading as a young person was a memorable experience, there is something terrifying about being swept into a live version of this pertinent … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at The Stratford Festival

Theatre Review: ‘Mother’s Daughter’ at The Stratford Festival

“Mother’s Daughter”, currently playing at the Stratford Festival, is the third installment of playwright Kate Hennig’s Queenmaker series, in which she offers a closer and more substantive examination of various Tudor-era women connected to Henry VIII. In preparation of seeing “Mother’s Daughter”, which focuses on Mary I (England’s first queen regent, often referred to as … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Mother’s Daughter’ at The Stratford Festival

Theatre Review: ‘West Side Story’ at MusicalFare Theatre

“West Side Story” is about as timeless as a musical can get. A romantic score with classic songs, dreamy ballet sequences and a story about star-crossed lovers and their warring families. When you start stripping away some of the more traditional theatrical elements of the musical, like a bare-bones set and smaller orchestra, it forces … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘West Side Story’ at MusicalFare Theatre

Kavinoky Theatre at 40

Way back in 1932, an American psychologist coined a phrase that became a rallying cry: “Life begins at 40.” For the Kavinoky Theatre, its 40th season means embracing its updated mission statement, launching a new collaboration, and giving its patrons another outstanding theatre season.   “Things keep getting better,” says executive artistic director Loraine O’Donnell. “This … Continue reading Kavinoky Theatre at 40