Reviews by Carol Moore

**** Recommended **** "Passage" is a play that makes you think.  At the beginning, I wasn’t sure where it was going, but while some things became clearer, a lot did not, but there are plenty of parallels to the problems in today's world. Kudos to Remy Bumppo Theatre Company and director, Kaiser Ahmed, for opening with Christopher Chen’s gripping play.  4 Spotlights

**** Highly Recommended **** When I went to see "Hadestown"  I had a vague idea that the story was based on Greek mythology, but I had no expectations.  Now that I’ve seen the show, I have to say, it blew me away!  "Hadestown" doesn’t wait for you to get into the story, it reaches out and grabs you with its hauntingly beautiful music, glorious voices, joyous dance, and a sense of joie de vivre on stage.  Even though it doesn’t have a ‘happily ever after,’ it does end on an upbeat note!  The coolest thing of all, "Hadestown" was written and directed by women, Anaïs Mitchell and Rachel Chavkin respectively!  4 BIG Spotlights      

**** Highly Recommended **** The Towle Theater’s production of "Murder for Two" is fresh, fun and full of melodramatic moments (a lot like silent film).  High energy, fast-paced dialogue and lyrics, plenty of zany suspects, campy, vampy characterizations, a spooky mansion, a silly twist and a pratfall or two make this whodunit so much fun.  One or both of the stars play the piano throughout the show, sometimes playing at the same time – over, under and around each other! "Murder for Two" is a definite must-see.  4 Spotlights

**** Highly Recommended **** Teatro Zinzanni was an absolute blast!!!!  Take the best of cabaret, burlesque and cirque, with artists from around the world, add about 50 pounds of sequins, shake it all up, add dinner and drinks served ringside, and that’s Teatro Zinzanni, where guests are invited to wear their own sequins and feathers!  If you love the circus – or a good cabaret – this is the show for you!  4 BIG Spotlights