Reviews

Bringing suspense and comedy in equal measure, the performers earn gasps of terror and screams of delight from audiences of all ages. By MARY CAMPBELL

Sung outdoors, ‘Woody Guthrie’s American Song’ resonates with hope for folks’ hard times now. By SUSAN GALBRAITH

The student production at Atlas Performing Arts Center was delivered with enthusiasm, determination, and professionalism. By GREGORY FORD

The show is packed with comedic banter and jaw-dropping ridiculousness.  By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI

The venerable whodunnit runs through August 23. By JEFFREY WALKER

The high-energy throwback to a bygone era is filled with talented cast members and tremendous choreography. By ERIC COLCHAMIRO

The commedia dell’arte ensemble reimagines a cabaret that leans into the Broadway songbook. By LISA TRAIGER

Aimee Dastin's coming-of-age drama captures the psychological cost of chasing a Division 1 dream.  By NICOLE HERTVIK

The movie has everything a fan could want. But are professionally filmed stage musicals the future we need? By KENNY NEAL

This dark comedy about funeral rites is an experience of mourning, grief, and laughter through tears. By MARY V. HOLIMAN

Despite opening weekend disruptions caused by hazardous air, ‘Così fan tutte’ and ‘Madame Butterfly’ proved why this upstate New York festival remains one of opera's summer treasures. By SUSAN GALBRAITH

Congratulations to the class of 2026 as it celebrates the mysteries of love, the pleasures of mischief, and the true nature of folly. By SOPHIA HOWES

A reading of a new play explores what it means to be Black and a woman in the entertainment industry. By MARY V. HOLIMAN

The future shines bright for the class of 2026.  By DERYL DAVIS

The staged reading offered poignant and engaging theater, and impressive performances showcased the play’s enormous potential.  By AILEEN JOHNSON

This new musical seems destined to leap from sold-out staged readings to full production.  By HANNAH ESTIFANOS

The delightfully inventive show is full of physical comedy, music, puppetry, dance, and striking visual imagery that lingers in the mind. By DERYL DAVIS

At its best, the play is a tender and beautiful meditation on the ways women inherit family, history, and loss, but emotional momentum stalls in exposition. By NICOLE HERTVIK

Rex Daugherty’s personal musical narrative brings to mind the grit and conviction of Bruce Springsteen. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

Aurin Squire’s laugh-out-loud play looks at the demise of journalism and the rise of fake news.  By BOB ASHBY