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Antaeus Company's 'Mrs. Warren’s Profession' Carefully Avoids Stereotypes

At the Antaeus Company George Bernard Shaw’s controversial classic “Mrs. Warren’s Profession” gets a new lease on life by focusing on how little has changed in the last 120 years.

'Lunch Lady Courage' Puts Brecht Inside an L.A. Public High School

In Cornerstone Theater Company’s “Lunch Lady Courage,” a cast of high school students, community members, and professional actors addresses social issues in this Brecht adaptation.

Funny and Mean, 'The Sister' Is Also a Bit Gloomy

Expertly staged and compellingly acted, “The Sister,” Eric John Meyer’s bleak yet funny fantasia of a play from Dutch Kills, investigates the cruelties of familial relationships.

'I Know What Boys Want' Raises Timely Questions

Penny Jackson’s provocative “I Know What Boys Want,” from Ego Actus, spurs a dialogue about the dangers of the Internet; led by a fiery Sara Hogrefe, the young cast impresses.

'Three Trees' Considers the Transformative Power of Art

Presented by Pan Asian Rep and intelligently directed by Ernest Abuba, this exquisitely acted play about Alberto Giacometti is entrancing despite Alvin Eng’s heavy-handed script.

'A Dream Play’ Proves Perplexingly Enjoyable

National Asian American Theatre Company’s surrealistic adaptation of August Strindberg’s depressing 1907 “A Dream Play” leavens its negativity with visual treats and snappy humor.

6 Acting Lessons From 'Last Five Years' Star Betsy Wolfe

We chatted with Wolfe for this week's cover story, and she shares some of her best inspiration and advice for actors.

Regional Companies Battle Tough Times With New Fundraising Methods

Difficult economic conditions and budget cuts are a constant reality in nonprofit theaters across the country, with the past several years seeing a concentration of theaters closing doors, laying off staff, or reorganizing.

Stars Are in Full Bloom This Spring on Broadway

From screen stars Tom Hanks and Alec Baldwin to stage stars Jeremy Shamos and Bobby Cannavale, there’s something for everyone as shows rush to open in April before the Tony Award eligibility cutoff date.

Jefferson Mays Gives Tour de Force in ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’

In Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak’s delightful new musical “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” at the Old Globe, a commoner murders his way up the ranks of the aristocracy.