Reviews by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended  I didn’t know anything about Harold Pinter’s play, "Betrayal," before I saw the Goodman’s revival recently.  A friend had mentioned that there was a small controversy over Director Susan V. Booth’s decision to cast older actors – over twenty-somethings – but I never even thought about age as I was drawn into the human drama unfolding on that stage.  That a character could maintain that very British stiff upper lip, even while receiving devastating news delivered in the calmest of tones, was a revelation. Kudos to Director Susan V. Booth for a theatrical gem!  4 BIG Spotlights

**** Highly Recommended  "Circus Quixote" is quite simply the most fascinating show of the season, and exactly the pick-me-up we need! Forget that gloomy Quixote in the musical, he takes himself entirely too seriously. This Quixote tilts on his rocking chair, climbs/rides that windmill, and climbs a rope like a circus star.  I love this whimsical show produced by Lookingglass Theatre in association with The Actors Gymnasium.  I was enthralled from start to finish.  4 BIG Spotlights

**** Highly Recommended Drury Lane Theatre’s production of "Beautiful – The Carole King Musical" is delighting audiences. The music – one hit after another – is timeless and the choreography is spectacular. "Beautiful" is, without a doubt, my favorite jukebox musical of all time! Hurry and get your tickets, they’ll be going fast for this must-see musical. 4 BIG Spotlights

**** Recommended  Writers Theatre’s production of "Frida…A Self Portrait," is a stunning one-woman show written by and starring Vanessa Severo, directed by Joanie Schultz.  Frida Kahlo was a complex woman who lived large.  Kudos to Severo, I can’t even imagine how difficult the writing process must have been.  It was a truly fascinating performance.  4 Spotlights