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Three Cheers, for Three Sisters at Steppenwolf
By Lazlo Collins
Steppenwolf’s “Three Sisters” by Anton Chekhov (adapted by Tracy Letts) is journey that will leave you with a beautiful smile of melancholy and hope. This well-acted production is rich with beauty and texture.
No Missteps Here, Only the Best 39!
By Lazlo Collins
This Tony award winning play “The 39 Steps” is a faced paced monomyth, with intriguing characters, varied settings, and some greatly timed fog. The time tested story of intrigue and comedy is an easy evening of entertainment. With clever twists and staging, the story is never dull. I have seen this stage adaptation a few times, and I enjoy it every time. Drury Lane’s “The 39 Steps” is no exception.
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Hold Out for This "Hero" at The Marriott Theatre and Go!
By Lazlo Collins
The Marriott Theatre’s “Hero” is up, up, and away entertaining.
Eastland the Forgotten Disaster Gets a New Life
Eastland: A New Musical
Reviewed by Frank Meccia
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From Russia with Love, from The Strange Tree Group
By Lazlo Collins
“Goodbye Cruel World”, presented by The Strange Tree Group at Theater Wit, is completely satisfying soviet satirical farce, with plenty of great acting and characters. The adaptation of the 1928 play “The Suicide”, has had a checkered past. The scenes come fast and furious during this 90 minute romp that asks the question, “If I committed suicide, who would it benefit?” Well, the many answer to the question are revealed throughout the show.
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All is Good at the Asylum
By Lazlo Collins
Seeing the “The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis De Sade” after so many years, I was a little nervous. It is not done and generally contains a large cast committed to being, well, crazy. Commonly known as the “Marat/Sade”, this intensely written drama by Peter Weiss is a masterwork in its depth of emotions, and what it causes us to think about, as we witness the plays’ events. This innovative play portrays class struggle and human suffering. It asks the very basic questions of power, authority, and our own destinies.
Are You Down with the Sisterhood?
Kayland Smyth
When I first researched and read the synopsis for The Dowager Daughters of Transcendence I made the assumption that it would be boring. But when I found out that the play was a comedy I became a little more excited and prepared for a laughing fit. And I am pleased to say that I got the laughter I was looking for but I left the theatre a little confused on a few parts in the play.
Read MorePuppet Improv With and Adult Twist
By Lazlo Collins
When I discussed going to see “Stuffed and Unstrung” a few people commented about going to see the Dirty Muppet Show. Acquaintances discussed how I would be shocked by the language and subject matter. Well, the language and subject matter are the least of this quick romps problems as told by cute puppets.
Hinderaker inspires audience to “Change the World”
By Kayland Smyth
If a typical 9 year old were to write a list it would be entitled “Things I want to accomplish before I turn 10.” Unless of course you are John Chapman, the main character in Andrew Hinderaker’s play I Am Going to Change the World, directed by Jonathan Berry. His list included goals of becoming a Billionaire by 35 and purchasing the Sears Tower. My first thought was “that kid has big dreams and I hope he achieves them. But that’s going to change by the time he’s in high school,” and it did; but not in the way I thought.
Read MoreTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD
WRITER’S THEATRE
Reviewed by Frank Meccia
It has amazed me for over 5 years how this 50 seat theatre consistently produces such excellent work.
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