Josh Costello Revives Soldier-Poet for Our Time by Lynne Stevens I’ve always felt that an intelligent, witty man is much more attractive than one who is merely lucky to be handsome. I always liked the guy who was smart and funny. Appearance was secondary. For “Cyrano,” the classic tale of a beloved big-nosed hero,…
Shakespeare & Maog Deliver a Brutal Visual Feast by Jennifer Ann Charron Director Victor Malana Maog creates a unique visual experience as we watch Macbeth sacrifice his honor and scruples for unbridled ambition. Scenic Designer Adam Rigg has built an erector set of shiny chrome scaffolding with reflecting plexiglass panels and flashing lights, an…
Rajiv Joseph’s Comedy Exposes Seduction of Innocents by Barry David Horwitz Could there be a more topical play than Rajiv Joseph’s “Archduke”? Here’s a new play about young people manipulated, propagandized, and groomed to give their lives for empty patriotism. “Archduke” shows how older men get the young to fight their battles—in this superb…