Michael Gordon Shapiro

A funny and unflinchingly honest account of navigating the waters of self-discovery and wrestling with lifelong anxiety. Blends anecdotes, humor, personal philosophy, and real-life drama. Atop it all, the show asks whether something positive can be spun out of the experience of anxiety. ... full review

A light and charming emigration of Gilbert and Sullivan style operetta to the Wild West. Expect the familiar Savoy music and story traditions, now set in a world of cowhands, call girls, and six-shooter shootouts. Given the brothel setting the show's a little more PG than typical G&S, but retains the genre's innocence and warm silliness.... full review

A frenetic recounting of Lady Di's life through a series of meticulously choreographed funhouse-mirror vignettes and eclectic songs. Through the strength of the performance and direction, Di Lady Di manages to entertain while remaining respectful to its subject matter.... full review

The risky world of prostitutes and pimps backdrops an unexpectedly benevolent Motown-flavored musical, based on a striking real-life autobiography.... full review

A gripping historical drama about the power and hazards of revenge, staged with tremendous ambition.... full review

I enjoyed it! I left confused, but the catchy songlets, positive energy, and indefatigable sincerity won me over. To the newcomer I say: don't worry if you haven't seen the original No Matter Watt. It won't hurt if you haven't, and it won't help if you have. Shubop feels like a topical revue, perhaps in the spirit of Hair. It's structured like an AA meeting, full of direct-to-audience confessions, fragments of personal journeys, chanted mantras, random hugs, and gobs of mutual support. Do... full review

Fringe is for all ages! A troupe of junior-high-age actors portray the story of an unmotivated class, and the substitute teacher who finds a way to reach them. ... full review

I'm not the most sophisticated consumer of dance, but wow. The virtuoso guitar work and expressive solo dance is mesmerizing. The hour flew by and I could have easily listened for another. Don't miss this. ... full review

Most one-person shows appeal because of the performer, and a few because of the material. This one wins with both. Chamber Stevens' charming and authentic-feeling 19th century British high-society-mystery/romance is expertly conveyed first person through a half dozen distinct character voices. Delightful for both the material and Darbianna Dinsmore's skillful and endearing performance. I was dimly aware of the story wrapping around the events of Pride and Prejudice, sort of Rosencrantz-and-Gui... full review

A confessional slash personal journey of gathering the courage to hold a harasser accountable, presented with humor and abundant energy.... full review