Lessons from August Wilson
TheatreWorks’ production of the show is wonderful, but elements of the script had me leaving the theater feeling rundown and grumpy...
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Alexandra Beall Garfield
- Dec 4, 2023
- 3 min
C-H-E-E-R-F-U-L
Theatreworks’ signature compassion and skill shines in this exuberant and empathetic version of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Alexandra Beall Garfield
- Feb 3, 2020
- 3 min
The Music of Willesden Lane
TheatreWorks' first show of 2020, The Pianist of Willesden Lane, is a beautiful exploration of love, music and resilience, set against a
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 29, 2019
- 4 min
Austen for the Holidays
This 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 Garfield
- Oct 9, 2019
- 4 min
Floating Down the Mississippi with Mark Twain
TheatreWorks’ 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 Garfield
- Sep 5, 2019
- 2 min
Exit Through the Rear Window
Overall, 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 Garfield
- Jul 25, 2019
- 2 min
The Right Words
Funny, heartfelt and painful, The Language Archive speaks to truths that are more complex than any language can describe.
TheatreWorks is
Alexandra Garfield
- Jun 15, 2019
- 3 min
Shaping a Century
Smart, moving and unexpectedly hilarious, Archduke tells the story of the three men that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, arguably spa
Alexandra Garfield
- Apr 12, 2019
- 2 min
Felder 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 Garfield
- Jan 22, 2019
- 2 min
Acting Presidential
When you think of the current political news climate, you may not immediately connect it to the 1970s. TheatreWorks’ production of Frost/Nix
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 3, 2018
- 2 min
Everlasting
TheatreWorks’ holiday show this year, Tuck Everlasting, is an emotional roller coaster that will force you to consider the cycle of life and
Alexandra Garfield
- Aug 31, 2018
- 2 min
Natural Laughs
Sweet, hilarious and all-too realistic, TheatreWorks’ second play of the season, Native Gardens, is sure to be a smash hit.
Native Gardens
Alexandra Garfield
- Jul 31, 2018
- 2 min
A Self-Evident Success
Hold These Truths is surprising and delightful while also delivering a sobering message about our country’s history. The one-man show tells
Alexandra Garfield
- Jun 24, 2018
- 2 min
Blacklist?
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 Garfield
- May 9, 2018
- 4 min
Eat that Pear
Pear 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 Garfield
- Apr 10, 2018
- 3 min
Bridges of Madison County Finishes Strong
The Bridges of Madison County is a fine show. There are some downsides and some redeeming aspects. Musically and emotionally, it cannot comp
Alexandra Garfield
- Mar 18, 2018
- 2 min
More Than just Skin and Bones
Skeleton Crew is an intimate look at everyday people, which focuses on the specifics of the auto industry during the recession while highlig
Alexandra Garfield
- Jan 16, 2018
- 2 min
Great Talent Showcases Great Composer
Hershey 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 Garfield
- Dec 13, 2017
- 2 min
A Sardonic Christmas Performance
TheatreWorks’ production of David Sedaris’ sarcastic show, The Santaland Diaries, is fabulous. If you’re not already familiar with the one-m
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 9, 2017
- 3 min
The Long, Long Radio Show
The 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 Garfield
- Dec 8, 2017
- 3 min
Experience a Rollicking Holiday Adventure
Jules 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 Garfield
- Dec 6, 2017
- 3 min
Fresh Take on a Christmas Classic
During 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 Garfield
- Oct 25, 2017
- 3 min
An Enemy of the People… And Your Time
I 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 Garfield
- Oct 17, 2017
- 4 min
Prince of Egypt Commands Attention
I 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 Garfield
- Sep 25, 2017
- 3 min
Big Top in a Little Theater is a Big Win
The Dragon Theater has put together a complex production that thoughtfully deals with life, death, love, loss, performance and reality in eq
Alexandra Garfield
- Feb 14, 2017
- 3 min
Gilbert & Sullivan’s Patience: or Bunthorne’s Bride
Looking for an old-fashioned theater experience? A good first stop is Lamplighters Music Theater’s current show, Patience. With a...
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 18, 2016
- 3 min
A LETTER-PERFECT MUSICAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The heartwarming musical, Daddy Long Legs, returns home for the holidays after its successful runs in London, Tokyo and New York....
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