Category Archives: plays

August: Osage County

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival August: Osage County by Tracy Letts We saw the evening performance of August: Osage County the same day as the matinĂ©e of Ghost Light.  With apologizes to the Pulitzer jury and to our … Continue reading

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The Pirates of Penzance

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan What a silly, talented romp!  I cannot imagine a better production of this classic piece of fluff. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival delivers 200% of the … Continue reading

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Willful

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Willful Two days later Willful is still coming up in meal conversations and rides in the car. We’re still sharing insights of what we experienced and delighting over twists and conceits that worked … Continue reading

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Henry IV, Part II

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Henry IV, Part II by William Shakespeare The consistently inept directing of Shakespeare at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is inexcusable.  Artistic Director Bill Rauch is brilliant in his own handling of Shakespeare and … Continue reading

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Tales of the City

San Francisco, CA at the American Conservatory Theater Tales of the City World Premiere of a New Musical (Closes July 31, 2011  — Limited Discount Tickets — $45 orchestra — available) Libretto by Jeff Whitty Music and Lyrics by Jake … Continue reading

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