“Everything Is Wonderful” Is Simply Wonderful

KenderTheater (‪@KenderTheater‬)

4/27/19, 11:08 PM

Chelsea Marcantel's "Everything is Wonderful," is a beautifully written play that explores faith, family & forgiveness in the context of an Amish family & community.  This outstanding play is given a sterling production ‪@WTTheatre‬ that should not be missed. The cast, direction & staging expertly navigate this complex and emotionally rich play.  

Dallas Theater Center’s “Twelfth Night” Is Must See Shakespeare

KenderTheater (‪@KenderTheater‬)

4/7/19, 4:57 PM

I have seen countless productions of "Twelfth Night," but the best, clearest, most nuanced & joyous version I have seen is now playing ‪at Dallas Theater Center's Wyly Theater. This production adeptly manages the problems I have encountered in other productions of "Twelfth Night" I have seen- namely length and a cohesive treatment of multiple plot lines.  This production lasts approximately 100 minutes and wisely condenses the original text and minor characters such that not a dull moment exists in this production.  Furthermore the pop-music playing 3 man band is on stage most of the performance and proves to be a unifying element hovering over and commenting upon the play's multiple plot lines, giving the play a cohesive structure.

The diverse and talented cast, beach themed set, sexual identity themes, and quick pace make this "Twelfth Night" fresh, fun and fabulous.  If you are in Dallas in April, don't miss this truly wonderful production.

“Tootsie” Serves Up Frothy Entertainment

KenderTheater (‪@KenderTheater‬)

4/1/19, 11:41 PM

Santino Fontana is excellent and the book has lots of humor, much of which lands, but ‪the new movie to Broadway musical adaptation of "Tootsie" suffers from excess length and lack of originality or surprise. It is entertaining but slight, and may do well with those seeking frothy entertainment.