In the age of COVID, 'The Humans' is particularly timely by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE Certainly, six years ago, "This too shall pass" carried the same meaning as it does today. But oh, how we yearn to believe a speaker of those words in this age of COVID…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 11:07pm on September 30, 2020[SHARE]

'Gifts' focuses on the power of story during dark moments by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE What are some "gifts" that you've brought to dark, anxiety-inducing times, places, or situations? Perhaps you smiled brightly while visiting a lonely, scared person forced to…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 5:48pm on September 17, 2020[SHARE]

'A Chorus Line' can make us reflect on unheralded heroes by Aaron Krause

BOCA RATON, FL. " Hopefully, sooner rather than later, Coronavirus will disappear. Then, the media may choose to highlight "unsung heroes" in the battle against the virus. Specifically, thes…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 10:43pm on March 16, 2020[SHARE]

'Happy Days' at Thinking Cap Theatre thanks to bravura production by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE FT. LAUDERDALE " A man with much physical difficulty tries to reach the love of his life. Naturally, she seems overjoyed that hubby is approaching. And so, she cheers him on.…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 5:32pm on February 21, 2020[SHARE]

Humor and humanity are in 'Groundhog Day's' forecast by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE FT. LAUDERDALE " Whoever said "You never get a second chance to make a first impression" obviously had never heard of Phil Connors. Certainly, the quote's originator had no w…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 10:19am on February 10, 2020[SHARE]

Powerful 'American Son' prevails at Zoetic Stage by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE MIAMI "A black mother expresses a chilling, yet valid concern in American Son, Christopher Demos-Brown's unflinchingly honest and heartbreaking play about race, set in …

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 7:37am on January 23, 2020[SHARE]

Stage adaptation of 'Tootsie' improves upon the film by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE NEW YORK, N.Y. " Dorothy Michaels is unstoppable. We learned that much in the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical adaptation of Tootsie. It is based on the popular Ac…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 10:41am on November 22, 2019[SHARE]

Song and dance are strong points in bio-musical 'Ain't Too Proud.' by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE NEW YORK, N.Y. " If you want to hear current members of the famed musical group The Temptations perform live this year, you're out of luck. According to https://www.songki…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 9:25pm on November 17, 2019[SHARE]

Faithful, fervent Oklahoma! revival reveals a darker tale by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. " The wording on the Playbill at Circle in the Square Theatre does not deceive your eyes: It really does say Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Now,…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 8:25am on November 15, 2019[SHARE]

'Hairspray' inspires and rocks at Beef & Boards in Indy by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE INDIANAPOLIS " Hairspray might not offer the most in-depth examination of race and racial attitudes. Nevertheless, this big-hearted, tuneful and sweet, (yet not sacchar…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 10:52am on September 14, 2019[SHARE]

California company receives 2019 Regional Theatre Tony by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE He is entering his 50th and final season as TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Artistic Director and has garnered many awards for his work with the Bay Area company. And to top of…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 2:17am on May 4, 2019[SHARE]

A darker Oliver! is still tuneful, hopeful, compelling at Goodspeed Opera House by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE EAST HADDAM, Conn. " Goodspeed Musicals' impressive production of Lionel Bart's Oliver! isn't shrouded in darkness and dismay. But, make no mistake: This mounting is unlike t…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 10:42am on September 5, 2018[SHARE]

Adaptation of graphic novel set to music has world premiere by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE PALO ALTO, Calif. " Award-winning Bay Area playwright and composer Min Kahng thought his discovery several years ago was "fascinating" and "unique." It would be "fun and inte…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 7:19pm on July 20, 2017[SHARE]