Posts tagged #theatreDC
'Leopoldstadt' is a Tour de Force of Wit, Intellectualism, and Emotion

The Shakespeare Theatre’s production of Leopoldstadt, the latest work by renowned British playwright Tom Stoppard, is a tour de force of wit, intellectualism, and raw, personal emotion. Given that the playwright is 87 years old, Leopoldstadt may be this master’s final work. If so, he is at the height of his genius.

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The Lehman Trilogy: A Bracing Sign of the Times

Whether an indulgence of the market or a rebellion against it, Stefano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy is undoubtedly a triumph. Since its translation into English by Mirella Cheeseman and its significant adaptation by playwright Ben Power, the play has carved out a generous space in the theater world, touring and transferring between theaters across Broadway, LA, and the West End for the past seven years.

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