‘The Other Mozart’ review: sister act 2 Posted on August 10, 2017 by brettwriter Standard Sylvia Milo’s one-sister show at Chamber Music Northwest gives Mozart’s talented older sibling Nannerl, her music stifled by sexism, her own voice at last
‘Ordo Virtutum’ review: sister act 1 Posted on August 9, 2017 by brettwriter Standard In Mulieribus’s mix of theater, music and explanation at Chamber Music Northwest proved too much of a good thing
‘Romeo & Juliet (Layla & Majnun)’: cross cultural combination Posted on July 17, 2017 by brettwriter Standard Bag and Baggage Productions’s new theatrical mashup of Shakespearean and Persian classic tales involved collaboration across cultures
‘Cabaret’: the darkness behind the razzle-dazzle Posted on July 5, 2017 by brettwriter Standard Unlike the current stage revival, Bob Fosse’s film made evil real by making the political personal
Bag & Baggage Vaults into the Future Posted on May 25, 2017 by brettwriter Standard Theater company’s loss of longtime Hillsboro home is also its gain
“Beautiful” review: Skin deep Posted on November 5, 2016 by brettwriter Standard Musical based on the life of songwriter Carole King sacrifices authentic drama for Broadway bombast
We Need This Play Today, Not Tomorrow Posted on August 11, 2016 by brettwriter Standard Topical, urgent plays should be developed (and produced) quickly.
‘The Pianist of Willesden Lane’ and ‘The Overview Effect’: Solo flights Posted on April 22, 2016 by brettwriter Standard A pair of theater and music combinations aim high but don’t always run deep
‘The Overview Effect’ preview: Space odyssey Posted on April 15, 2016 by brettwriter Standard Portland composer/actor’s new theatrical production sends audiences on a journey through inner and outer space
‘The Lady Aoi’ and ‘Revenge of the 47 Loyal Samurai’: Noh meets noir, kabuki goes to college Posted on March 19, 2016 by brettwriter Standard Imago Theater’s production of Mishima’s play is a tight, nuanced production involving ancient roots and modern sensibility
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