The Longwood Players have created a sensitive, thoughtful production of a tenacious, challenging play.
SpeakEasy’s Stirring “Swept Away” Will Carry You Away
Although the script lags in places (the plot is thin on action overall), there are dazzling moments, such as the stormy scene that sends our four survivors onto a lifeboat for six days. Lost at sea with no provisions or refuge from the scorching sun, their songs focus on hunger, hopelessness and horrible sins they would consider committing if it guaranteed they would stay alive.
Arlekin Players’ “Beethoven” Crescendos With Dissonance
There’s a lot to like about this production, whether you’re familiar with Beethoven’s life story or not. Despite its occasional flaws, Arlekin’s Beethoven crescendos in the audience’s imagination.
Lyric’s ‘Something Rotten!’ is a Musical Comedy Triumph
Something Rotten! delivers pure joy, and it’s something we could all use a little bit more of.
