1,543 stories by "Mary"
Audrey Cefaly Digs Deep in the Bayou for Love by Mary Lou Herlihy On a small fishing boat, stuck in the dark waters of the bayou, two women wallow together, forever. Could these ill-suited l…
There is magic in the setting for Kokandy Productions' fine and intimate telling of Stephen Sondheim's 1986 musical "Into the Woods""a tale of wishes, spells and deadly danger.
Gary Graves & Three Superb Actors Reimagine Renaissance Power by Mary Lou Herlihy Playwright and director Gary Graves brings us reimagined perspectives on Leonardo da Vinci and Michelang…
Rajiv Joseph Reveals "What's Wrong with America" by Mary Lou Herlihy Rajiv Joseph's "King James," a brilliantly crafted two-hander, continually reveals "What's wrong with America." You don't…
The production has many appealing qualities, but the play doesn't quite satisfy. It needs more"more music, more convincing dialogue. I wanted the full pierogi plate, but left feeling a littl…
If you like Stephen King or psychological thrillers in general, don't miss this show. There's magic here.
It's a powerful and rare play that puts a spotlight on a regular working-class woman, bravely negotiating a difficult life.
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates spoke Wednesday about his new book, 'The Message,' in which he outlines similarities between America's legacy of slavery and Israel's treatment of Palestinians living…
Eugene O'Neill's Late Tragedy Shows Women Taking Revenge by Mary Lou Herlihy I will never see Eugene O'Neill's Tao House in Danville in quite the same light. The gorgeous setting with vi…
"Henry V" is like one of those M.C. Escher prints where sometimes you see fish and sometimes ducks"it plays with your perception.
Susan Sandler Invokes the Magic of a Jewish "Bubbie"Â Â by Mary Lou Herlihy "Crossing Delancey" squeezes every possible moment of surprise, humor, and tenderness from a story of an immi…
When the world premiere of 'Oh Happy Day!' opens at this fall at Center Stage, Baltimore will make its second mega-stride in two years on its industry comeback tour.
Yando, who played Scrooge in The Goodman Theatre's "The Christmas Carol" for sixteen years and is known for playing complicated, dark characters, will take on the prickly Severus Snape in th…
The performances are real, and the play doesn't feel like a gimmick but a true portrayal of how life works. It's like cubism in story form"the variations are altogether at once.
"The Virgin Queen Entertains Her Fool" is a bawdy, witty, fast-paced tragicomedy, brilliantly acted and expertly plotted.
There's no time wrong for "King Lear," and if you haven't seen a live performance, American Players Theatre's production is a great place to start.
Star Finch Explores AI, Channeling the Genius of Black Women by Mary Lou Herlihy "Shipping and Handling" is voluble and experimental, bursting with humor and intrigue. Dr. Mother Mercy offer…
"The Lord of the Rings" musical, now playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, is a disappointing muddle. Despite some lovely music and amazing puppetry, it doesn't satisfy.
If you haven't seen this show before"this is the production to experience it. And if you've seen it a dozen times, come to Aurora and see it again.
Six Young Stars Shine in Surprising New Style Comedy by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz Over decades, the famed comedy club and theater, "Second City" (Chicago) has been the seedb…
"Midnight" is a sparkling, engaging night at the theater, and will make you want to book a weekend in Savannah. It's worth seeing, especially for Ghee.
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Kevin Barry's Stories, Brilliantly Staged"A Must See! by Mary Lou Herlihy Hilarious Irish characters mine a deep well of humor and humanity in all three of Kevin Barry's short stories. Melan…
Octavio Solis Reveals Mother Lode of Mexico-US Family by Mary Lou Herlihy and Barry David Horwitz From a CraigsList ad reading: "All Joads come home. Riches beyond your wildest dreams," surf…
Kaija Saariaho's Masterpiece Exposes Infection of School Massacre by Mary Lou Herlihy Students' heads jerk backward in unison"a most horrifying moment, brilliantly staged. A sickening event …
