by Colin Thomas | Sep 25, 2026 | Review
I wish I had something more interesting to write about. There are positive things to say about this production, but let’s start with the script, which is a meaningless puzzle. In Calgary playwright Arun Lakra’s Heist, an Irishman named Marvin recruits a team of...
by Colin Thomas | Jun 27, 2026 | Review
A big part of my job in this review will be to draw a line between my experience of this production and the experience I think you’ll be likely to have if you see it. The second part of that equation is simple: The Play That Goes Wrong is a farce and it’s being...
by Colin Thomas | Jun 6, 2026 | Review
With decency in such short supply, it’s good to be reminded of its existence — and Come From Away does a good job of doing that. The musical isn’t particularly musical or substantial, but it is uplifting, and within those terms, this production is both welcome and...
by Colin Thomas | Apr 10, 2026 | Review
I was not completely charmed by Kimberly Akimbo, which, given the musical’s popularity, might be a sign of sociopathology — or terminal jadedness. In my defense, although the whole didn’t sweep me away, I did enjoy substantial components of this Arts Club production....
by Colin Thomas | Jan 30, 2026 | Review
Playwright Mark Crawford’s The Golden Anniversaries is not meanspirited, but it is boring and shallow. It’s Glen and Sandy Golden’s fiftieth anniversary but, about a week ago, Sandy kicked Glen out of the house and declared their marriage over. Now Glen is...
