Review: SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Mar 24, 2026
What did our critic think of SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre? When people describe Samara Joy as an “American jazz singer,” they aren’t wrong. But they’re missing the point.
Review: MOTHER OF EXILES at Berkeley Repertory
by Steve Murray - Nov 20, 2025
Jessica Huang’s Mother of Exiles, a world premiere at Berkeley Rep, suffers under the weight of its solemn intentions, perhaps attempting too many themes that left this viewer unsatisfied in each.
Photos: Jessica Huang’s MOTHER OF EXILES At Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has released first-look production photos for MOTHER OF EXILES, the world premiere of Jessica Huang’s multigenerational drama exploring immigration, family history, and shifting American landscapes.
Review: THE JAZZ STYLIST OF THE 'INCOMPARABLE SAMARA JOY' at Belk Theater
by Vickie Evans - Jun 6, 2024
There are no adjectives that can effectively describe the level of greatness in which Samara Joy delivers the sounds of Jazz. She is phenomenal and an 'old soul' in a beautiful contemporary body. She is on the frontline of bringing jazz to a new generation of followers.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Theresa Rebeck's DIG
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 21, 2023
PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters just celebrated opening night of Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck. Check out photos from opening night!
Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Announces Two Opera Commissions For Audiences Of All Ages
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2023
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper has announced the commission of two operas created to be presented in community spaces where audiences of all ages gather. The Haberdasher Prince by the twin-sister creative team of composer Rosabella Gregory and librettist Dina Gregory will premiere in April 2024. Maya and the Magic Ring by composer Lori Laitman and librettist Dana Gioia will premiere in spring 2025.
Primary Stages Reveals Cast for Theresa Rebeck's DIG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2023
Primary Stages has just announced the highly anticipated cast for Theresa Rebeck's DIG. Discover the talented actors set to bring this captivating production to life as performances begin on September 2. Don't miss out on the excitement!
Cleveland Play House to Present Regional Premiere of THE GREAT LEAP Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2022
Cleveland Play House will present The Great Leap, a fast-paced, historically rooted sports drama written by Lauren Yee. Directed by Esther Jun, this suspenseful show will run from October 29 to November 20, 2022 in The Outcalt Theatre, located in the heart of Playhouse Square. The second production of CPH's 107th season, The Great Leap features actors Eric Cheung, Amanda Kuo, David Mason, and Reuben Uy.