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Alexandra Garfield
Jun 15, 20193 min read
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
Jun 8, 20192 min read
Stick it to the Man
There are two things that are critical to the success of any musical comedy: It must be fun and it must be heartfelt. School of Rock – The M


Alexandra Garfield
May 23, 20192 min read
Tradition!
Fiddler on the Roof is a classic. The story of Tevye, his daughters and his community have been a staple of musical theater since its premie


Alexandra Garfield
May 12, 20193 min read
Electrifying
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a rare musical that combines all of the magic of an epic fantasy with the fun of a childre


Alexandra Garfield
Apr 29, 20193 min read
Thoughtful, Delightful and a Rollicking Good Time
What sets this version of Vanity Fair apart, however, is playwright Kate Hamill’s marvelous retelling of the story, which sheds light on Wil


Alexandra Garfield
Apr 20, 20193 min read
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
You may not know the names of Richard and Robert Sherman, but you already know their music. From writing classic scores including Mary Poppi


Alexandra Garfield
Apr 19, 20192 min read
Wish Fulfillment
Like so many of Disney’s stage adaptations of its classic animated movies, Aladdin is a spectacle that will take your breath away. In...


Alexandra Garfield
Apr 12, 20192 min read
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 31, 20192 min read
Something Funny
Something Rotten tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, playwrights in Elizabethan England attempting to outdo Shakespeare himself. Tryin


Alexandra Garfield
Jan 22, 20192 min read
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 8, 20183 min read
Be Found
Dear Evan Hansen is a show about now. About every person who has ever felt lonely or left out or insecure—it’s about all of us. Deftly bring


Alexandra Garfield
Dec 3, 20182 min read
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
Dec 1, 20183 min read
The Prince is Giving a Ball
Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is phenomenal. The music is simple yet unforgettable and the story is undeniably classic. Despite the nu


Alexandra Garfield
Nov 18, 20182 min read
All That Jazz
Chicago is the longest running American musical in Broadway history—and for good reason. Full of great music, a clever story and Bob Fosse’s


Alexandra Garfield
Nov 17, 20183 min read
High Volta-ge
The glory of the show is in its high-energy acrobatic acts. From bicycle stunts to trampoline daredevilry and stunning aerial acts, Voltadel


Alexandra Garfield
Nov 7, 20183 min read
Women in Rivers
Men on Boats, now playing at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater, has the unusual distinction of providing neither of the things promised in the title,


Alexandra Garfield
Oct 30, 20183 min read
Edwin Drood, An Unexpected Delight
The Mystery of Edwin Drood, is an unexpectedly delightful and high-quality production, tucked into a small theater in the heart of downtown


Alexandra Garfield
Aug 31, 20182 min read
Natural Laughs
Sweet, hilarious and all-too realistic, TheatreWorks’ second play of the season, Native Gardens, is sure to be a smash hit.Â
Native Gardens


Alexandra Garfield
Jul 31, 20182 min read
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
Jul 22, 20183 min read
A Splendid Show for the Senses
At its core, A Thousand Splendid Suns is about the resilience of the human spirit and the wonderful bonds between people that can endure des
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