Review: BALLET SHOES, National Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Nov 26, 2025
The National Theatre offers a truly enchanting festive treat with Ballet Shoes which returns to the Olivier under the confident and imaginative direction of Katy Rudd. Kendall Feaver’s new version of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel feels both timeless and refreshingly alive, delivered with intelligence and a deep understanding of the story’s levels and enduring charm.
Review: WORKING GIRL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Nov 22, 2025
WORKING GIRL ultimately soars and plummets based on the root-ability quotient of its title character. Singer and author Joanna “JoJo” Levesque can’t really be classified as a discovery. She’s as good as her material, which is solid, tuneful and plenty enjoyable.
Review: RED PITCH at Olney Theatre
by Audrey Cahak - Sep 30, 2025
What did our critic think of RED PITCH at Olney Theatre? Red Pitch is a game-changer. One can tell from the play’s simultaneous use of a soccer consultant, dialect coach, fight choreographer, and on-site medic that it takes some serious practice and grit to bring this piece to life.
Film Lab Launches Elevating Women in Entertainment Series
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2025
This fall, Film Lab debuts Elevating Women in Entertainment, a new interview series that gives audiences access to the women - and their male allies - shaping today's film and television industries.
Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - Aug 5, 2025
Heightened senses, a world of darkness and a band of conniving criminals all make up the fabric of the 1960's thriller WAIT UNTIL DARK. The Shaw Festival in Niagara on the Lake is presenting Frederick Knott's suspenseful drama in a new adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher that slowly builds to a nail-biting climax sure to intrigue audiences.
Equity Launches Outdoor Theatre Charter
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
Equity has officially launched its Charter for Outdoor Theatre, setting a new benchmark for pay, conditions, and protections in the open-air touring sector.
Review: FALSETTOS at Dezart Performs
by Gilmore Rizzo - Apr 22, 2025
As the end of the theatre season approaches, the best theatres in the desert are finishing with its finest productions. One such case is the exceptional musical produced by Michael Shaw and Clark Dugger at Dezart Performs, as they present FALSETTOS, directed by Dennis Courtney.