Trying to make 'Henry V' into an anti-war play
Seattle Shakespeare Company wrenches this patriotic play into the Cold War, in what turns out to be a losing battle.
Ben Rankin
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A passionate bard, simple staging, and a question: Was Homer just an early Quentin Tarantino?
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A quarter-century later, standing ovations for 'Fences'
Seattle Rep celebrates the anniversary of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play with crisp set design and an energetic cast.
Depression-era 'Paradise Lost': Intiman's timely parable
Intiman Theatre's production of Clifford Odets' 1935 play is an opening statement from the company's new artistic director. Alas, it doesn't quite translate to current hard times.
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Quirky 'Receptionist' makes for a good excuse to head to Portland
Playwright Adam Bock places banality and evil side-by-side in this show at the old Portland Armory. And out-of-town visitors to the Pearl District spot can get two-for-one tickets.