Ballet, by its very nature, is dramatic. It's pure emotion given form through movement, light, and music. This makes "Hamlet", perhaps the most dramatic of Shakespeare's plays, a perfect choice for a ballet, as Stephen Mills has proven through his world-renowned production. Ballet Austin's "Hamlet" is a dark, sumptuous journey through Shakespeare's tale, bending and … Continue reading Ballet Austin’s ‘Hamlet’ is a dark, surreal wonder
“Year of the Rooster” is, in many ways, a hard sell. The moment you tell someone that it’s a black comedy about cock fighting, you can expect some eye-rolling and shocked looks. Thanks to fast-hitting humor, energetic performances, and sharp direction from Mark Pickell, Capital T has created gold from his concept, taking audiences on … Continue reading ‘Year of the Rooster’: Dark comedy rules the day in Capital T’s funniest in ages
Elizabeth Doss is one of those playwrights that will have this critic in a seat opening night. Many of her former plays, including the stunningly original musicals "Murder Ballad Murder Mystery" and "Hill Country Underbelly" have become favorites, and it's always a delight to see what her mind can cook up. With her latest, "Mast", … Continue reading ‘Mast’ is an emotional, if fragmented, night of drama
Duke Ellington was one of the most celebrated and influential music men of his times, and Zach is looking to celebrate his work with their latest production, a conflagration of song and dance called "Sophisticated Ladies". Bringing in the big guns, Zach has called in none other than Tony Award-winner Jennifer Holliday to lead the … Continue reading Zach Theatre celebrates The Duke with the lively, hot ‘Sophisticated Ladies’
Conor McPherson's plays provide fascinating snapshots from the darkest sides of Ireland, and they burst with life and energy. Hyde Park has been taking these plays and turning them into gold for some time now, and with their latest, they bring out one of the most grounded and honest of these productions, in "The Night … Continue reading Sensitive performances take center stage in Hyde Park’s ‘The Night Alive’
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