THEATER
Long Wharf's latest is a success

Even the smog of Istanbul has a sort of exotic charm, according to one of the characters in “Pera Palas.” A wonderfully jumbled look at […]

Lengthy 'Streetcar' powerful, poignant

The Yale School of Drama’s presentation of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” succeeds in presenting a powerful play headlined by Bridget Flanery, who plays […]

'An Infinite Ache' infinitely enjoyable

“An Infinite Ache,” a world premiere at the Long Wharf Theatre by young playwright David Schulner, tells the story of a couple’s relationship, beginning with […]

Wolf's 'Midnight' not for the faint of heart

Those who are easily embarrassed should steer clear of Peter Ackerman’s ’92 comedy “Things You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight.” The play begins and ends with […]

Yale Rep performs simple, upbeat 'Advertise'

“It Pays to Advertise” overextends itself in every direction to get you to laugh — physical comedy, witty banter, slapstick, even some mild ethnic humour […]

Eli composers diversify Yale theater scene

By Sarah Rector Broadway had better keep its eye on the next generation of up-and-coming Yale playwrights. The Yale Dramatic Association, the second oldest theater […]

'Mystery' is funny for all audiences

Children’s entertainment often seeks, but rarely succeeds, to achieve the ideal of being worthwhile for people of all ages. But the Yale Children’s Theater production […]

Upbeat opera displays a cappella talent

It hardly needs to be said that a musical revue is meant to be fun, and even if the “Opera Scenes” put on by the […]

Elegant 'Waverly' is a study in aging

Kenneth Lonergan’s play is a painstaking, mostly unsentimental dissection of the frustration and sadness that comes from watching a once-vibrant woman descend into senility. Gladys […]

'Children' is overdone

“I divide every single thing into ‘before the event’ and ‘after the event,'” says Wanda (Tamilla Woodard DRA ’02) at the start of “Kennedy’s Children.” […]

Morelli's 'Julie' tortured and strong

In one of the most striking moments in August Strindberg’s “Miss Julie,” the title character and her father’s ambitious valet, Jean, are describing their respective […]