Mojada – A Medea in Los Angeles Provides the Classic Catharsis of Greek Tragedy
By Karen Isaacs Adapting a classic play to another location, time and culture, often diminishes the original and emphasizes the
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Looking Back on 2020
By Karen Isaacs Who would have predicted that as 2021 begins we would be concerned with the financial health of
Centuries Change But the Story Is the Same in Yale Rep’s “Manahatta”
By Karen Isaacs Manahatta, now at the Yale Rep through Saturday, Feb. 15, offers a great deal to think about.
Best of 2019 – Connecticut and NYC
By Karen Isaacs It’s that time of year for ten best lists, and look backs at the previous year. Here’s
The Multiple Meanings of the Title of “The Plot” at Yale Rep Reflects Its Puzzling Aspects
By Karen Isaacs Playwright Will Eno has a unique way of blending reality, perception and expectations. This talent is on
“Girls” at Yale Rep Brilliantly Turns Tragedy on Its Head
By Karen Isaacs It’s a good thing that Girls which is having its world premiere at Yale Rep through Saturday,
‘Twelfth Night,’ ‘The Music Man’ Top Connecticut Critics Circle Nominations
Yale Repertory Theatre’s Afro-futuristic “Twelfth Night” and Goodspeed Musical’s nostalgic “The Music Man” lead the shows nominated for the 29th
World Premiere at Yale Rep Tries to Tell Story of Women Civil Rights Activists
By Karen Isaacs Cadillac Crew, the world premiere play by Tori Sampson, now at Yale Rep through Saturday, May 18,
2018-19 Connecticut Theater Season Looks Interesting. “Hamilton” Is Coming!
By Karen Isaacs It’s the year of Hamilton arriving in Connecticut. That’s the big news. As ever year, certain productions
My Top Ten Connecticut Shows in 2017 Plus the Runners-Up — What do you think?
By Karen Isaacs Next to Normal at TheaterWorks. You could criticize practically nothing in this production. Rob Ruggiero cast
Two on the Aisle 