NAPOLEON'S WH*RE SISTER

Question: What do you get when you combine history (around the time of the French Revolution), family dynamics (an older, Emperor of a brother), and female desires? Answer: Napoleon's Who*re Sister, the serio-comedic portrait of Pauline Bonaparte. This show is much more than just a flashy, risqué title. The power is all in the messaging which highlights a woman proclaiming her sexuality and not being afraid to share it with the world. Rest assured, the show is a jovial romp; however, serious issues concerning women's rights are addressed. These similarities between one wealthy Princess and today's everyday woman give me pause. Why are women STILL inferior to men? Why can a woman not have autonomy to her own body? Shows like this one... full review

Wildyly entertaining and fiercely intelligent! Very funny show, with a strong ensemble; Shannon Corbeil's script is smart writing; powerful messages coated with humor. The show pokes fun at the history of misogyny. Style similar to The West Wing, I think - taking a subject of serious manner and flipping it (or highlighting a certain aspect) and making it funny with comedic characters. Both deadpan and slapstick humor, each character gets us laughing.... full review