Marc D’Amico’s expressive, nuanced performance makes this one-man play less of a murder mystery and more a celebration of life.
Katherine Varga
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Blackfriars Theatre’s ‘Christmas at Pemberley’ is charming escapism
“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” is both earnest Jane Austen fan fiction and a light-hearted holiday escape.
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The Company Theatre makes its debut in Rochester theater scene
The newly formed theater troupe takes an inclusive, modern-day approach to Shakespeare, obscure classics, and more.
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Geva Theatre’s ‘Somewhere’ critiques Puerto Rican representation
“Somewhere” aims to be both an homage to “West Side Story” and a critique of the musical’s relationship to Puerto Ricans, but falls short.
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The Company Theatre’s queer, punk ‘Richard II’ is a hidden gem
Queer relationships and political intrigue collide in “Richard II,” the inaugural production by new Rochester troupe The Company Theatre.
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JCC’s ‘On the Market’ is a Hallmark comedy about grief
“On the Market,” a romantic comedy about grief, offers syrupy escapism but only scratches the surface on love and loss.
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Geva’s ‘Jane Eyre’ hampered by outdated, sexist approach to characters
Helen Sadler shines as Jane Eyre at Geva Theatre Center, but the production itself is problematic in its treatment of women.
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Stupid Ed blends smart and sophomoric comedy in Fringe stand-up set
Stupid Ed’s comedy is mostly smart, and “Inner Loops” is only superficially about Rochester as a place.
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Mentalist Steven Nicholas twists reality and blows minds at Rochester Fringe
In “ExperiMENTALISM,” Steven Nicolas uses mind games and plenty of audience participation to entertain unsuspecting Fringe audiences.
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Geva Theatre Center brings a breath of fresh ‘Eyre’
Geva’s new artistic director launches her inaugural season with her adaptation of the classic 19th-century novel “Jane Eyre.”
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Review: JCC’s ‘Rise’ is a history lesson wrapped in a rock concert
The modern rock musical “Rise,” premiering at JCC, tells the largely unsung story of Jewish girls who were key to the anti-Nazi resistance.
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Penny Sterling is out to break hearts
The comedian teams with PUSH Physical Theatre to tell her personal story. Her show runs at Blackfriars Theatre from June 3-12.
