TheatreSquared casts a glowing light on science and the power of women with new production of ‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie’
The show marks the theater company’s first fully-staged, new production of its current season.
Section: Theatre Reviews
REVIEW: ‘Anastasia’ musical is a beautifully stylized look at a not-so-distant past
It’s quite the onstage wonder. The costuming is nothing short of amazing, and the adaptability of the set pieces, along with a seamless directorial style, make it all the more like an animated dream.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared’s “Ann” tells a story that humanizes our incessant political cycle
It’s frantic, and it’s thrilling theater. It’s also quite funny, and sometimes shockingly off-kilter.
REVIEW: “Once on This Island” at WAC takes audience on an immersive journey
Once on This Island is onstage at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville through Feb. 16.
REVIEW: ‘The Royale,’ now on stage at TheatreSquared, packs a flurry of punches
It is staged on a beautiful and smartly designed boxing ring, and there’s a surprising set reveal for the sixth round that’s worth letting you discover for yourself.
AT WALTON ARTS CENTER: Musical version of “A Christmas Story” feels familiar in a chaotic world
The holidays are chaos. Be grateful for yours, however it works for you.
REVIEW: In TheatreSquared’s “A Christmas Carol,” new chances arrive as fast as the holiday season
Christmas has come to Fayetteville. Whether you’re ready for it or not, it has arrived – and will be around for a while.
AT WALTON ARTS CENTER: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’ now at the WAC, goes side-splittingly right in riotous show
It’s breathtakingly funny, and a dose of pure theater escapism.
AT WALTON ARTS CENTER: ‘Margaritaville’ musical a breezy but basic show aimed squarely at a carefree crowd
It’s a must-visit vacation destination if you love Jimmy Buffett or have a 30A sticker on your car window.
REVIEW: Small story looks at the bigger picture in TheatreSquared’s close up of ‘Native Gardens’
There’s a depth of reality at work that really pushes Native Gardens. For a show that is nominally about a garden, it was a far from peaceful affair.
REVIEW: ‘Shakespeare in Love’ provides a loving introduction to new T2 space
The new TheatreSquared looks brilliant, and we’ll talk about it for some time to come.
REVIEW: Musical theater classic ‘Les Miserables’ closes out WAC season by going big (and going dark)
It’s a big production, with big ideas and big topics. And that’s a reason it remains one of the biggest draws in musical theater.
REVIEW: ‘Cats’ deftly prowls the WAC again after more than two decades away
The show is imaginative, bold and transporting, all of which are things we ask musical theater to be.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared says ‘Yaasss’ to comedy and queens in new show that closes its old space
It’s an outrageous tale, one that stretches believability.
REVIEW: ‘Waitress,’ at WAC through April 14, serves up slice of surprisingly complex lives
Life can be depressing and funny at all once, and that duality is the central idea of the show’s best number.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared’s ‘The Wolves’ musters a bit of bite in an unconventionally conventional tale
Depending on where you sit, which night you attend or where your focus happens to be at any given moment, you get to see a slightly different play.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared production takes light-hearted (but perhaps necessary) look at heavy subject
It’s a brisk piece with no intermission. You’ll be in and out of the theater in less than 90 minutes. But do get there early.
Unique play presented by TheatreSquared to get boost from award-winning actress
TheatreSquared knew asking Liz Callaway to do a show of theirs would be a stretch, but when she read the script she had a strong reaction to it.
REVIEW: The rhythms of life are on display in ‘On Your Feet,’ onstage at the WAC through Sunday
The musical is an onslaught of rhythm and dance and colorful outfits, all surging together at once. There’s rarely a moment to catch your breath.
REVIEW: Holiday and familial connections follow well-worn plotline
TheatreSquared’s telling of Miss Bennet runs through Dec. 30 at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville.
REVIEW: WAC’s Broadway series offering “School of Rock” puts the spotlight on superstar students
If you want to be awed by the precocious talent of a kid’s rock band, the Walton Arts Center would like to take you to school.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared’s new production of ‘Skeleton Crew’ doesn’t skimp on emotional moments
It’s a different kind of play than its immediate predecessor on the T2 stage. But an important one nonetheless, and one that helps us examines new stories.
