Ryan E. Johnson Reviews

Jarrott Productions’ ‘Seminar’ is a witty, affective peek into the inner workings of the literati

David Jarrott's Jarrott Productions may only be three seasons old, but in that time it has become one of the city's most acclaimed companies, thanks to an intelligent choice of plays and professional productions. The company seems to be continuing this trend with their latest, a perfectly cast and thoughtfully produced presentation of Theresa Rebeck's … Continue reading Jarrott Productions’ ‘Seminar’ is a witty, affective peek into the inner workings of the literati

Ryan E. Johnson Opera, Reviews

Tears fall, voices soar, and hearts flutter in Austin Opera’s ‘La Traviata’

Guiseppe Verdi's La Traviata is a near-perfect opera. It comes out of the gate with a bang, with one of the most famous songs in the opera canon, "Labiamo", energizing the audience for the love story to come, slowly decrescendoing to more quiet love songs in the First Act's back half. Just when it's in … Continue reading Tears fall, voices soar, and hearts flutter in Austin Opera’s ‘La Traviata’