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Author: Two on the Aisle

Ever since I saw my first live theater performance -- at the ripe old age of 4 -- I've been hooked,. Since then I've been an avid theater goer and for more than 30 years, a theater critics. I'm a founding member of the Connecticut Critics Circle and a member of the Outer Critics Circle. In addition to a career in journalism, marketing and public relations -- and as a University instructor in those fields -- I have also performed in musicals and cabaret.
August 17, 2022 2022-23 - CT Theater Season / Recent Posts / Reviews

“Secondo” at TheaterWorks Is Just Right for Summer

By Karen Isaacs Secondo, the world premiere play at TheaterWorks – Hartford is like a great beach book. It combines

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August 11, 2022 2022-23 - CT Theater Season / Recent Posts / Reviews

Take a Trip to See the Classic “Guys & Dolls” at Sharon Playhouse

Guys & Dolls at Sharon Playhouse is a fine production featuring top-notch talent. Go see it.

August 7, 2022 2022-23- NYC Theater Season / Recent Posts / Reviews

“Into the Woods” Is Taking Broadway by Storm, Deservedly So

By Karen Isaacs The hottest ticket on Broadway right now is the all-star revival of Into the Woods. This production

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July 24, 2022 2022-23 - CT Theater Season / Recent Posts / Reviews

“Hysterical!” Focuses on a Medical Mystery Affecting Three Teen Girls

By Karen Isaacs At the beginning of Hysterical! the second play in repertory at Thrown Stone Theatre in Ridgefield through

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July 18, 2022 2022-23 - CT Theater Season / Recent Posts

“Athena” Offers Insight into Teenage Athletes and Fencing

By Karen Isaacs Teenage angst is not necessarily the material for meaningful drama. Athena by Gracie Gardner one of two

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July 17, 2022 2022-23 - CT Theater Season / Recent Posts / Reviews

“Pippin” at Playhouse on Park Remains A Typical ‘70s Story of Adolescent Angst

By Karen Isaacs Pippin is a musical loved by many who are drawn to this story of a young man

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July 14, 2022 2022-23 - CT Theater Season / Recent Posts / Reviews

You’ll Love Smokey Joe’s Café at Ivoryton Playhouse

By Karen Isaacs If you don’t tap your feet watching Smokey Joe’s Café at Ivoryton, check to see if you

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July 13, 2022 2022-23 - CT Theater Season / Recent Posts / Reviews

‘Kim’s Convenience’ at Westport Tells a Heart-Warming, Universal Story

By Karen Isaacs Kim’s Convenience now at Westport Country Playhouse through Sunday, July 17 is a light summer entertainment with

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June 16, 2022 2021-22 - CT Theater / Recent Posts / Theater News

‘Falsettoland,’ ‘The Chinese Lady,’ and ‘Lost in Yonkers’ Top Connecticut Critics Circle Nominations

The Connecticut Critics Circle gave multiple award nominations to productions of “Falsettoland,” “Doubt,” “Walden,” “Five Guys named Moe,” “Next to Normal,” and “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,”

June 16, 2022 2022-23 - CT Theater Season / Recent Posts / Reviews

Surprises Galore Highlight Legacy Theatre’s “Deathtrap”

By Karen Isaacs Thrillers – particularly on stage or film – should cause audiences to gasp at the unexpected turns

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