Daisy, Wolfe, and Becky

We’re not only having some great weather this fall; we’re seeing some great theatre. Let me tell you about three pieces you should catch.  Ronnie Burkett’s The Daisy Theatre, which is on at the Cultch until December 15, is one of the best shows...

Workman’s God and Burkett’s Daisies

If you want to know what shows to see this week and next, just point yourself at the Cultch. The God That Comes, Hawksley Workman’s take on The Bacchae runs there until November 24. Workman is a phenomenal musician and singer and his work here is darkly—and...

A fresh serving of Hedwig at the Cobalt

I finally got to see Hedwig and the Angry Inch a the Cobalt last night and I’m glad I did. Ryan Alexander McDonald stars in this Ghost Light Projects production and he’s very, very good. In a smart move, he approaches Hedwig on his own terms. McDonald is a...

And another thing, Baba Brinkman!

If you’ve read my review of Baba Brinkman’s The Rap Guide to Evolution on straight.com, you’ll know that I didn’t like the show. But I’ve got more to say.  The guy us clearly very smart but, in my view, his script is maddeningly...