In her latest outing for the Women's Expressive Theatre, playwright Brooke Berman trots out some tired types.

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is not related to Cirque du Soleil, though there are similarities. That said, children will probably find it enjoyable. Adults, on the other hand, will not be so easily won over.

Trumbo is not just some film about past injustices. Given the political climate today, think of it as a primer on what could yet happen in this country.

Bash'd: A Gay Rap Opera is an exhilarating and contemporary musical that successfully exploits the unique ferocity of rap for the stage to deliver an affecting gay love story.

With Edward Albee's Occupant, you come away feeling that the cult of celebrity has been saluted somewhat more than the religion of art.

The Public's Hamlet in Central Park is certainly never dull. But one could question some of the directorial choices of Oscar Eustis.

Conor McPherson's Port Authority is based entirely on monologues...unfortunately, that can be a risky business.

A one-night stand at Carnegie Hall is all that musical comedy lovers could get of Show Boat. But, oh to hear that glorious music.

The levee was jumpin' with this production to celebrate the eighty-first anniversary of Show Boat. There is no doubting that this truly is one of the greatest American musicals of all time.

The hard lives of English workers at the dawn of the 20th century is powerfully conveyed in The Hired Man. Credit must be given to Melvyn Bragg's strong narrative and the very effective songs of Howard Goodall.