Alexandra Beall GarfieldFeb 3, 20203 minThe Music of Willesden LaneTheatreWorks' first show of 2020, The Pianist of Willesden Lane, is a beautiful exploration of love, music and resilience, set against a
Alexandra GarfieldDec 29, 20194 minAusten for the HolidaysThis is a show that you will not want to miss. If you like the story of Pride and Prejudice, any of Jane Austen's other works, Paul Gord
Alexandra GarfieldOct 9, 20194 minFloating Down the Mississippi with Mark TwainTheatreWorks’ newest show, Mark Twain’s River of Song, is a laid back look at the world depicted in Mark Twain’s novels and memoirs, as nar
Alexandra GarfieldSep 5, 20192 minExit Through the Rear WindowOverall, this is a show that I wish I could love. It’s full of great theatercraft and remarkable performances. But at the end of the day, I
Alexandra GarfieldJul 25, 20192 minThe Right WordsFunny, heartfelt and painful, The Language Archive speaks to truths that are more complex than any language can describe. TheatreWorks is
Alexandra GarfieldJun 15, 20193 minShaping a CenturySmart, moving and unexpectedly hilarious, Archduke tells the story of the three men that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, arguably spa
Alexandra GarfieldApr 12, 20192 minFelder Does it Again!Clever, heartfelt and moving, Hershey Felder’s newest show tells both his own story, and that of French composer, Claude Debussy. A Paris Lo
Alexandra GarfieldJan 22, 20192 minActing PresidentialWhen you think of the current political news climate, you may not immediately connect it to the 1970s. TheatreWorks’ production of Frost/Nix
Alexandra GarfieldDec 3, 20182 minEverlastingTheatreWorks’ holiday show this year, Tuck Everlasting, is an emotional roller coaster that will force you to consider the cycle of life and
Alexandra GarfieldAug 31, 20182 minNatural LaughsSweet, hilarious and all-too realistic, TheatreWorks’ second play of the season, Native Gardens, is sure to be a smash hit. Native Gardens
Alexandra GarfieldJul 31, 20182 minA Self-Evident SuccessHold These Truths is surprising and delightful while also delivering a sobering message about our country’s history. The one-man show tells
Alexandra GarfieldJun 24, 20182 minBlacklist?FINKS is a deep dive into the thoughts and emotions of New York’s actors, comics, writers, dancers and producers. Although not ideal for so
Alexandra GarfieldMay 9, 20184 minEat that PearPear Slices is a great forum where the Pear Theatre fosters new work and audiences can see a bunch of short plays in one sitting. As someone
Alexandra GarfieldApr 10, 20183 minBridges of Madison County Finishes StrongThe Bridges of Madison County is a fine show. There are some downsides and some redeeming aspects. Musically and emotionally, it cannot comp
Alexandra GarfieldMar 18, 20182 minMore Than just Skin and BonesSkeleton Crew is an intimate look at everyday people, which focuses on the specifics of the auto industry during the recession while highlig
Alexandra GarfieldJan 16, 20182 minGreat Talent Showcases Great ComposerHershey Felder’s Our Great Tchaikovsky is a feast for the eyes and the ears. The set is gorgeous, the music is amazing and Felder’s performa
Alexandra GarfieldDec 13, 20172 minA Sardonic Christmas PerformanceTheatreWorks’ production of David Sedaris’ sarcastic show, The Santaland Diaries, is fabulous. If you’re not already familiar with the one-m
Alexandra GarfieldDec 9, 20173 minThe Long, Long Radio ShowThe Los Altos Theatre Company’s Christmas show this year is rough. The tickets are a good deal for a live performance, but the show is weak
Alexandra GarfieldDec 8, 20173 minExperience a Rollicking Holiday AdventureJules Verne’s classic story, Around the World in 80 Days, is fun, fast-paced Victorian adventure at its finest. It has struggled over the ye
Alexandra GarfieldDec 6, 20173 minFresh Take on a Christmas ClassicDuring its best moments, the show is a hilarious riff on Dickens’ classic tale, but sometimes it feels like a different plot is being forced
Alexandra GarfieldOct 25, 20173 minAn Enemy of the People… And Your TimeI hate to say it, but this is a show to skip. The Pear Theatre’s production of An Enemy of the People is not very good. The few good perform
Alexandra GarfieldOct 17, 20174 minPrince of Egypt Commands AttentionI won’t beat around the burning bush; you have to go to this show. If you have any interest in theater, you will be kicking yourself in a fe
Alexandra GarfieldSep 25, 20173 minBig Top in a Little Theater is a Big WinThe Dragon Theater has put together a complex production that thoughtfully deals with life, death, love, loss, performance and reality in eq
Alexandra GarfieldFeb 14, 20173 minGilbert & Sullivan’s Patience: or Bunthorne’s BrideLooking for an old-fashioned theater experience? A good first stop is Lamplighters Music Theater’s current show, Patience. With a...
Alexandra GarfieldDec 18, 20163 minA LETTER-PERFECT MUSICAL FOR THE HOLIDAYSThe heartwarming musical, Daddy Long Legs, returns home for the holidays after its successful runs in London, Tokyo and New York....