Recalling Anthony the Great in “The Tomb”
"The Tomb" by Ed Sharrow (at the Complex Theatre during Fringe 2017) is an encapsulated tale of Anthony the Great, also called Anthony of Egypt, who was a 4th century Christian mystic.
Mistero Buffo Resurrected at the Fringe (2017)
Panos Vlahos, making his U.S. debut at Hollywood Fringe (2017) in “Mistero Buffo,” combed three pieces from the last half of author Dario Fo’s work in order to fashion his show and, in doing so, has chosen the most scandalous of the text.
William Shakespeare’s Complete Works in 90 Minutes
In the hands of the right actors "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare," by playwrights Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, is a juggernaut of mirth and mayhem. In this instance, the “right actors” would be: Paul Green, Jordan Merimee and Dorian Tayler.
“The Little Mermaid: A Movement Piece” Rocks the Boat
The Boundless Artists Theatre Company has presented Fringe audiences with a production of the fairy tale The Little Mermaid, which is unique in its faithfulness to the original 1837 version by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Here you’ll find all the dark and disturbing aspects lobotomized
“Two M-F’s on a Ledge” Sit Tall During Fringe 2017
In spite of a ferociously inappropriate title, "Two Motherfuckers on a Ledge," running at Asylum @ Studio C during the Fringe, is nevertheless a treat for those whose grey matter is still supple and functioning
Allan Sherman Remembered at The Fringe
Conceived, written and produced by Linden Waddell — who also performs, with Miller directing — Hello Again! The Songs of Allan Sherman is exactly what it states itself to be, “a musical romp featuring the genius of Allan Sherman’s parody lyrics.”
‘Robot Monster’—’50s Sci-Fi run Amok (Review)
As the nerdiest kid this side of the Rockies, I lived for the cheesy Sci-Fi that oozed out of the fifties like the blob outa a whiffle ball: "It Came from Outer Space," "This Island Earth," "The Crawling Eye." "Robot Monster," a musical at this
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‘Ascent’ — Fuses Dance and Taiko at Fringe 2017
"Ascent" features the talents of dancer Adam Kerbel and Taiko drummer Shih-Wei Willie Wu in a fusion piece that displays more ambition than articulation. Its intention is to illuminate “the threats that aggressive masculinity plays on the psyche”; a noble goal
History as Farce: Rajiv Joseph’s ‘Archduke’ at the Taper
Under the direction of Giovanna Sardelli, solid performances command the stage, in a new work by Rajiv Joseph; author of the award winning "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" and "Guards at the Taj."
Off the Beaten Pathé—’Train to Busan’
For the most part, Korean cinema has not rung the dong for me. I Saw the Devil (2010) Kim Jee-woon’s brutal and bloody psychological thriller gained, mostly, positive reviews after its premiere at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, but I can’t honestly comment on this well-crafted and