Tristan Bruns

The next time you attend a live performance, and the performers motion to the back of the house, clap extra hard for the noble lighting designer, who works in darkness so that others may shine.

Kokandy Productions' take on Wonderland with “Alice by Heart” is as zany as its premise and brings Wonderland to life with creative set design, rock concert lighting and a cast that is not afraid to get weird.

Expressive dance capably performed in a natural setting, a free price tag and a forty-five-minute run time make “Portal” an exceptional choice for summertime family fun.

"The Normal Heart" is an important addition to the collective consciousness regarding the historic event of the AIDS crisis and a strong start for the next evolution of Redtwist Theatre.

The play about real-life creators is a reminder of what made Marvel great in the first place: the relatability of its heroes.

A classy production that shines a new light on a woman who with poise and intelligence strove to maintain the trust of the British people.

Few artists have faced as much backlash as Ben Vereen, star of stage and screen, who performed a tribute to legendary vaudevillian Bert Williams—the first Black actor to appear on Broadway—at Ronald Reagan’s inaugural gala in 1981. Vereen’s act is the subject of the play “Until, Until, Until…” (2015) created and directed by conceptual artist Edgar Arceneaux and co-written by Kurt Forman.

“Coronation” is a thoughtful roadmap for progressive politics on what not to do, and director and executive producer Wolff and company again exceed expectations—the end of civilization as we know it never looked so good!

Remy Bumppo’s “Dear Elizabeth” is a superb example of historical fiction and a fitting celebration of two prolific artists.

Director Manny Buckley navigates Wilson’s nuanced dialogue and perfectly timed beats of action in a play that should satisfy those new to the playwright and dedicated “Wilsonites” alike.