CT Critics Announce Award Nominations
By Karen Isaacs Anastasia (Hartford Stage), My Paris (Long Wharf), La Cage aux Folles (Goodspeed Musicals), Hair (Playhouse on Park),
Category: 2015-16 Connecticut Theater Season
Reviews of shows that opened during the 2015-16 theater season, approximately May 24, 2015 to May 22, 2016.
“Anastasia” New Musical Has Gorgeous Production Values But Needs Work
By Karen Isaacs The last time I saw a world premiere musical at Hartford Stage, I left absolutely entranced. The
The Call – Types Not Real Characters Inhabit Play
By Karen Isaacs Sometimes playwrights get so caught up in the issue they want to discuss that the work becomes
“My Paris” – Musical at Long Wharf Should Go Far
By Karen Isaacs It is always exciting to be in at the beginning of something that has great potential. Last
“Happy Days” – One of the Most Challenging Roles for Actresses
By Karen Isaacs Diane Wiest has returned to Yale Rep, after a much too long absence, to play Winnie in
Ivoryton’s “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” Is Bittersweet Comedy
By Karen Isaacs Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks now at Ivoryton Playhouse through May 22, is one of those
“Red” – A Look at Perception
By Karen Isaacs Red by is supposedly a play about Art with a capital A and about how the artist
“Art” at Westport Is about More than Collecting
By Karen Isaacs Art by Yasmina Reza which is getting a fine production at Westport Country Playhouse through May 29
“Anything Goes” at Goodspeed Not Quite the Top
By Karen Isaacs Cole Porter’s classic Anything Goes, now at Goodspeed in East Haddam through June 16, even in its
“Wit” Doesn’t Sugar Coat the Issues
By Karen Isaacs The 1999 Pulitzer Prize winner, Wit, is getting a fine production at Playhouse on Park in West
