Herbert Paine

Confession: This theatre critic is an unabashed fan of Jeffrey Hatcher . His prowess as a prolific and imaginative playwright shines through his ingenious adaptations of classics like Dr.

BroadwayWorld contributor Suzanne Whitaker offers her thumbs-up review of The Black theatre Troupe's production of THE COLOR PURPLE.

For as long as I can remember, conversations about representation in theater have focused on casting ~ specifically, about casting actors who share the identity of the characters they portray.

Funny, how the Heimlich Maneuver can be a life-saver and, under the right ~ read, serendipitous ~ circumstances, a love-giver.

BroadwayWorld guest contributor, David Appleford, gives an enthusiastic thumbs-up to the film, WICKED.

Guest contributor David Appleford renders a Holiday good cheer for The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of MIRACLE ON 34th STREET: A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO SHOW.

Stray Cat Theatre's production of SWEAT, directed by Chanel Bragg, achieves a remarkable balance between the intimacy and intensity of working class folks caught in the whirlwind of economic displacement. To this end, Bragg's ensemble delivers powerhouse performances.

David Appleford, BroadwayWorld's esteemed guest contributor, gives a glowing holiday tribute to Hale Centre Theatre's inventive and inspiring production of the seasonal classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, directed by David Hale Dietlein.

There's a lot to love about Leslie Bricusse's SCROOGE! ~ a spirited adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol . A prolific songwriter, composer, and

Order Chaos Theater Company's production proves why THE LION IN WINTER endures. Beneath its medieval trappings lies a searing examination of power, love, and legacy that resonates across centuries. The strong ensemble and Webb's incisive direction illuminate the thorny complexities of family dynamics with both wit and wisdom.