Josie DiVencenzo in "What I Thought I Knew." Photo by Ali Lewis Jewish Repertory Theatre’s production of “What I Thought I Knew” packs a lifetime of emotions, decisions, and dilemmas into 90 minutes. Based on writer Alice Eve Cohen’s memoir, the story is deeply reflective at times and slyly funny, too. Josie DiVincenzo is the … Continue reading Looking Life Square in the Eye: What I Thought I Knew
Cherie Messore Reviews
No One’s Out of Order in the Court Room
The cast of "The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women" by Brazen-Faced Varlets. Nobody likes the highly-principled bossy one. Or the rich daddy’s girl. Or the show stealer. Or the snarky one. Yet when you put them all together in a show-within-a-show production, you want every last one of them to be your new … Continue reading No One’s Out of Order in the Court Room
Opposites Attract and Repel in “The Antipodes”
Annie Baker’s script is more character study than storytelling as it depicts everything bad about corporate brainstorming sessions
“The Bridges of Madison County” Cross Love and Infidelity
This production is the epitome of romance, conflict, love, and loss, anchored by that stunning score and incredible artistry of our local actors.
An 11 Year Tradition: The Nutcracker at Shea’s
It's a triple win for cultural partnerships.
A Child’s Christmas in Wales: Third time is a charm for ICTC
With a cast this talented, it looks effortless.
Theatre Review: ‘Jersey Boys’ at Shea’s Performing Arts Center
It’s bright and the right amount of loud, with a tight on-stage band, and a great cast of singers.
Theatre Review: ‘Interrogation Room’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Elston’s story is character- and dialogue-driven with intensity and fire.
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: ‘Nine’ by Second Generation Theatre Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
I’ve waited for this one all season. Second Generation Theatre Company closed its sixth season with an electric production of ‘Nine. ‘ With a book based on Fellini’s film 8/12 and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, ‘Nine’ is the story of Guido Contini, star filmmaker who is facing his 40th birthday with an urgent … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Nine’ by Second Generation Theatre Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
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