RLT’s WAITING FOR THE HOST Offers a Respite and Some Much Needed Hope
Watching a virtual production is akin to channel surfing and stumbling upon an old black-and-white TV show. Were those shows good? By today’s standards they were campy and frothy, and yet we cut them some slack, memorialize them fondly, and recognize their creators as pioneers. Read Lauren Van Hemert's response to virtual theater.
Theater Review: ‘Les Miserables’ is Still a Bedazzling, Crowd-Pleaser
Even though the national tour of Les Miserables is somewhat scaled down from its original Broadway version, there is a grandeur and refinement to this brand that is distinctive. Interestingly, […]
Theater Review: ‘Summer’ Flounders as Meaningful Tribute
From doo-wop to disco, saddle shoes to stilettos, SUMMER chronicles the life of Donna Summer, also known (on the radio) as the Queen of Disco. Read what Lauren Van Hemert has to say about the show.
Theater Review: The Theatricality of the ‘The Old Man and The Old Moon’ Ennobles its Sweet Simplicity
Theatre in the Park’s production of THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON is a quirky, sweet show that is surprisingly satisfying and sophisticated. Read Lauren Van Hemert's review.