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Our reviewers reflect on their favorite theater experiences of the past
year.
Now in its ninth incarnation, the production remains fresh, vibrant, and
full of cheerful revelations.
Don't miss Mildred Inez Lewis' remarkable, 1940s Asheville-set reimagining
of Sophocles' "Electra."
Anytime is a good time to revisit The Sound of Music, and this is a
top-notch effort, with a likable, talented cast and grand staging.
The fact-based drama inspires sharp performances and thought-provoking
ambiguities.
The 50-year-old cult classic receives a riotous revival on the local stage.
In a pair of disaster-set one-acts, playwright Travis Lowe, The Sublime
Theater, and a capable cast consider whether the end of the world as we
know it can also generate hope for the fut…
Set entirely on an anchored fishing boat, this play pulls off a remarkable
feat: You'll believe you're watching the three stars of Steven Spielberg's
"Jaws" behind the scenes when it was…
A Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's Tony-winning play is running right
now, but I can't imagine enjoying the New York show more than I did the
Black Mountain production.
Revisiting the Agatha Christie mystery is a pleasure, a new encounter with
a favorite tale, reimagined for the Flat Rock stage with a well-selected
cast, an amazing set, and a welcome if…
The King of Pop's story returns to town with another talented cast and
crew.
Three actors cover significant ground in Lisa Langford's existential,
slightly alternative depiction of today's world.
The Tony-winning musical lives up to its reputation.
Bruce and Edwin discuss the local staging of this hilarious murder mystery
farce.
Laughs abound in this terrific production about a British sex comedy gone
hilariously wrong.
Yann Martel's novel comes alive on stage through puppetry and other
technical wizardry.
There's a lot going on in The Last Wide Open, and it takes the full length
of the 90-minute show for the viewer to put all the pieces together, which
makes for an engaging, finally revel…
The Tennessee Williams classic is is faithfully delivered though frequently
hamstrung by its claustrophobic staging.
This musical adaptation of the Billy Wilder film is distinct and relevant
for modern times.
Enjoying Beautiful"undeniably Broadway's best jukebox musical"in the homey,
community atmosphere of Flat Rock Playhouse magnifies the show's charms.
Production design and great performances make up for forgettable songs in
this adaptation.
Rajiv Joseph's engaging two-hander is about far more than just sports.
Sublime Theater's "high-stakes comic gothic" largely delivers on its
premise.
This production of Stefano Massini's epic play is an extraordinary feat of
theater.
The Tony-winning musical comedy rides, er, corny humor to entertaining
ends.
