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Theatre Unleashed: Lauren Gunderson’s “Ada and the Engine” – A Must-See in Koreatown

Posted by Christine Deitner | 28th Mar 2019 | Los Angeles, Theatre and Gender, Theatre and Science, United States of America

es, it’s possible if not likely the play has simply conjured up all of this complexity of feeling and that nothing ever existed between Ada and Babbage beyond their shared vision. Yes, I know, there have been multiple instances over time where Ada’s contribution to the invention of the first computing machine has been questioned and tested and even dismissed.None of that matters, for the romantic liaison that Gunderson has crafted and Powers has brought to life delivers one of the loveliest and mature romantic moments I’ve seen on stage.

A Feminist Documentary Play From Toronto: “Grace”

Posted by Berna Ataoğlu | 25th Mar 2019 | Canada, Review, Theatre and Gender

Grace is one of two daughters in an educated family living in Canada. She loves her parents and...

Ravi Jain’s “Prince Hamlet” Breathes New Life Into The Bard

Posted by Patrick Langston | 17th Mar 2019 | Acting, Canada, Review, Theatre and Gender

Just when you thought no one could possibly find a fresh interpretation of Hamlet, along come...

At SoHo Playhouse, “Fiercely Independent” Demystifies Divorce

Posted by Michael Appler | 10th Mar 2019 | New York, Review, Theatre and Gender, United States of America

In 1977, Margaret Trudeau somewhat famously told People Magazine that “it takes two to destroy a...

“Mary, Queen Of Scots” Is Newly Relevant In The Age Of #MeToo

Posted by Rosalind Smith | 9th Mar 2019 | Australia, Essay, Sydney, Theatre and Gender

The dramatic life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots is a hot topic in popular culture. Josie Rourke’s...

Invigorated By A New Cast, “My Fair Lady” Continues to Enchant Broadway

Posted by Michael Appler | 8th Mar 2019 | Musical Theatre, New York, Review, Theatre and Gender, United States of America

Lincoln Center has reissued its mandate for Lerner and Loewe’s 1956 classic, casting off whatever creative anxiety earlier dogged the production and staging a decidedly lighter, exuberant My Fair Lady.

“Superhoe” at The Royal Court: Nicôle Lecky’s One-Woman Debut

Posted by Aleks Sierz | 7th Mar 2019 | London, Review, Theatre and Gender, United Kingdom

Titles matter: they send out messages. So, in the current #MeToo climate, isn’t it a bit...

“Cougar” at The Orange Tree Theatre

Posted by Aleks Sierz | 2nd Mar 2019 | London, Review, Theatre and Gender, United Kingdom

Okay, let’s start with a definition: “Cougar: an older woman who actively seeks the casual, often...

“America Adjacent” At The Skylight Theatre Is Worth Consideration…

Posted by Christine Deitner | 28th Feb 2019 | Los Angeles, Review, Theatre and Gender, United States of America

If this sounds stark, that’s only because a simple paragraph of explanation cannot possibly do the script justice. Los Angeles based playwright Boni B. Alvarez is himself a son of Filipino immigrant parents and he has tapped into his roots to craft multi-dimensional characters that deliver surprising levels of humor in spite of the fact that they are essentially prisoners. The humor reveals the humanity and depth of these characters in ways that draw you close to them no matter how far removed you might feel from their situation.