Signature Theatre

‘The Mound Builders’ Takes Too Long to Catch Fire

Director Jo Bonney’s flawed revival of Lanford Wilson’s 1975 drama “The Mound Builders,” at Signature Theatre, fails to highlight the subtle exposition with sufficient clarity.

Hilarious 'Old Hats' Has Something for Everyone

“Old Hats,” an uproarious comic revue at Signature Theatre, stars the superheroes of clowning, Bill Irwin and David Shiner, aided by the enchanting singer-songwriter Nellie McKay.

Inventive 'The Dance and the Railroad' Makes for Memorable Theater

Signature’s elegant revival of David Henry Hwang’s 1981 “The Dance and the Railroad,” which mixes Chinese opera with building America’s transcontinental railroad, is memorable.

August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ Remains a Masterpiece in Revival

Signature Theatre’s revival of August Wilson’s masterpiece succeeds as a probing play about a family, a ghost story, and an exorcism of the American soul.

'Golden Child' Gets First-Rate Revival at Signature Theatre

David Henry Hwang’s 1997 Obie Award–winning “Golden Child” returns via Signature Theatre in director Leigh Silverman’s exemplary production featuring a superb ensemble cast.

The Train Driver

Directed too deliberately by its author, Athol Fugard’s 2009 play “The Train Driver,” getting its NYC premiere at Signature Theatre, is barely dramatic and too obviously symbolic.

Heartless

Sam Shepard’s “Heartless,” his latest symbolic drama, gets loving attention from Signature Theatre and offers fine performances, particularly from Lois Smith, but still fails to accrete in a persuasive way.