Not sure why I ever thought to myself that I didn't like magic shows. After seeing "I Am Not a Spy," I realized I love magic shows, and Katrina Kroetch brings it all, in this fun and satisfying blend of performance art and stage magic. I want to see it again because I want Ms. Kroetch to show me how I can turn twine into pearls. Then there's the matter of that ring...this show will keep you on your toes and leave you befuddled at some of the tricks Kroetch has up her sleeve.... full review

Get in line to cheer and applaud Yelyna De Leon as she looks to remove herself from the Hollywood "Chola" stereotypes of filmdom, while battling Hollywood racism, xenophobia, and infuriating, old-fashioned toxic masculinity. Therapy may not cure everything, but it's front and center in award-winning Josefina Lopez's latest one-woman play, where Xochi Sanchez (De Leon) deals with a court-ordered therapy session-turned personal revelation. With an awesome soundtrack of original hip-hop and rap, Ho... full review

I found the play both entertaining and thought-provoking, with strong performances and assured direction. It tackles timely political and social issues without offering easy answers, raising a number of intriguing questions about empathy, division, and how people make sense of a rapidly changing world. It is the kind of play that is likely to spark thoughtful conversations long after the final curtain.... full review

Albie Selznick's "Letter from David" is the perfect example of why we need storytelling. Mr. Selznick is a true artist who has scaled walls that many of us consistently only dream about. Selznick, a clown, magician and mime by trade, wants desperately to meet his hero, David Bowie, and what follows is a true popcorn story. If you're even remotely a fan of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and all things "Thin White Duke," you're in for one hell of a treat. "Letter from David" is equal parts fascinating, infuria... full review

This was such a FUN time! It felt like such a great release from para-social relationships with famous people with reminders that we, the fans, are all good people, and ended up being part of the show.... full review

Few can tell a story with more bravura hilarity and theatre moxie than Pam Levin, and "Sperm Assassination: The Survivors" is no exception. With guns a-blazing, Pam Levin is in charge of her future, damn it. Or is she? A celebration of choice, family, and a whole lot of handy wipes, this show is as identifiable, and relatable as it is charming, honest. Come experience this thoroughly modern take on family planning and all of the the hurdles that some of us will never have to jump over. ... full review

Someone give this woman a decent job! Sam Ditto has had a lot of jobs, and none of them are getting her where she wants to be. Wrapped in her self-penned autobiographical and very clever script, she sends us on a roller coaster ride of American mediocrity, where Ditto remarkably continues to rise above, despite obstacles and pit-falls of bulls*t nowhere-fast emplovment disasters. "I Quit" is a lot of fun. set to all-original music and well-crafted and well-thought-out projection imagery and hilar... full review

Honestly, I had no idea what to expect. Kinda stoked for the dinner. The show was creative and witty and I laughed my ass off. The dinner was as expected - phenomenal!! Thank you for an amazing evening Frank!... full review

So much fun but still made you think.... full review

"The Seven Year Bitch" is a blonde bombshell of a show. With a powerful and sultry belt, (and I mean both of a voice and from her martini, which she miraculously never drops or spills), Shayna Bezozo's performance is an exercise in characterization, controlled physical comedy, and powerhouse vocals and stage presence. This shows proves that "shtick" is only a bad word when you can't pull it off, and Bezozo not only pulls it off, she brings it to its knees. For a cabaret show, the ending of this ... full review

Kudos to Mike Hadge and this hilarious and testosterone-laden musical podcast! With an outstanding all-female cast, "Strong Stoic Straitz" has all the answers to the world's problems, and these bros are here to prove it. Featuring an all-original score by Hadge, this show is bro-centric, bro-tastic and this cast's voices blend and melt like buttah, but wait, bro, don't say that like Barbra Streisand, because that would be Woke.... full review

Mark Vigeant's "Out There" must be experienced. In this immersive, delightful show, a would-be influencer and his camcorder, attempts to tackle the wiles of wild Alaska alone. What could go wrong? Armed with his trusty bow and arrow and fishing line, and brimming with imagination and highly effective Imagery of both props and projections, "Out There" is equal parts hilarious, touching, and imaginative. Vigeant's audience is part of the fun and in for a wild ride! ... full review

Elisha Tan is a funny and capable performer!... full review

You don't need to be a fan of clubs or clowns to fall in love with Club Clown. What an absolute delight. (Hmmm... Should I go back to Club Clown?)... full review

Club Clown, stars the highly infectious Will Thomas McFadden, and you're going to want to be on your feet, especially at the top and at the end of this joyous celebration of silly. McFadden and his company of delightful fringe clown improvers will attempt to dazzle you and make you laugh, and often they succeed. But what's the use of a glow stick if you don't end your time at Club Clown joining the entire audience for a dance party on the stage at show's end? ... full review

"Them's The Shakes" is beautifully rendered, passionately portrayed, and a must-see for anyone who needs a good dose of humanity, and Jeremy is a super-nice person. Go VCU Rams!... full review

As a fellow alien (or someone who feels like one most of the time), this show felt like a warm hug. Did you know hugs are also hoops?! RM is a gifted entertainer, sprinkling 45 minutes of silliness and whimsy with nuggets of soul-level recognition that are so very rare here on Earth. ... full review

Excellent writing. Such a fun and engaging concept to deal with real life trauma. I was hooked to see how everything would unfold. Really fun show! ... full review

A fun jukebox musical with some great 90's songs. ... full review

When a dinosaur that represents your trauma appears, what the hell do you do? Dinosaurs is both an absurd comedy and a haunting look into truly heinous acts. And it's incredible on both counts. A tight script and superb performances make this a wonderful return from their 2024 premiere.... full review