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Review: Invisible Theatre Opens 51st Season with THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Sep 5, 2022


The play's timing is rather canny given our current global scrimmage with 'alternative facts.' We live in an age where information is obtained with a mere suggestion of a keyword, where unfettered access to data wields personal power but rarely makes for enlightened, critical thinkers. In certain political quarters, no amount of fact-checking can penetrate the most stubborn epistemic cocoon. That said, verifiable information is critical to journalistic integrity, but facts alone aren't sufficient to inspire a reader. So what gives? D'Agata argues that accuracy is not the same as truth, that a cogent essay may demand some fudging of statistics to 'track the development of consciousness on the page.' Denounce him as a fabulist, but he's nowhere close to a conspiracy theorist.

Theatre Artists Studio Announces 2022-23 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2022


The Studio is has announced a diverse and exciting new slate of productions for our 2022-2023 Season. From a world premiere to an American Theater classic, from madcap but very pointed comedy to holiday music favorites to edgy, challenging drama, it's truly an abundance of riches for avid theater lovers.

Philadelphia Premiere of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT & More Announced for Lantern Theater Company 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022


Lantern Theater Company has announced its upcoming 2022/23 season, a return of live performance that will include an ambitious and eclectic mix of classic and contemporary work for the stage.

The Keegan Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2022


The Keegan Theatre has announced its 26th Season in 2022-2023, featuring 8 mainstage productions in its intimate and welcoming theater home in Dupont Circle. The season includes the world premieres of 2 newly commissioned works from DC area playwrights, 1 regional premiere, 1 DC premiere, 2 musicals, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning play.  

BWW Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Jarrott Productions Asks Big Questions About the Nature of Truth
by Luke Evans - Jun 3, 2022


At times, the show is almost painfully blunt, and I don’t mean that to be an insult. Director David R. Jarrott places the focus squarely where it belongs: the relentless and, at times, grueling search for honesty and authenticity in a post-truth world.

SAFE HOME, World Premiere Co-Written By Tom Hanks, and More Announced for Shadowland Stages 2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2022


Shadowland Stages announces its joyful return with a wonderful seven-show season including musicals, dramas and rib-tickling comedies. The season is highlighted by two world premieres, including one co-written by Tom Hanks.

Cape May Stage Announces 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2022


Cape May Stage has announced its 34th season as Cape May's premier professional theater. 

CAROUSEL, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT & More Announced for Good Theater 2022/2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022


Following a successful return to live theater in 2021 after the COVID-19 crisis darkened stages around the world, Good Theater has announced the schedule for the 2022/2023 season. This season marks Good Theater’s 20th anniversary, and promises to be a yearlong celebration with plenty of laughter, music, and, of course, good theater.

Photos: On the Red Carpet For GIRLS WHO WALKED ON GLASS At Alchemical Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022


On Glass dramatizes three of these true stories. Girls Who Walked On Glass relays to its audience the actual tale of horrors three young women have endured - such as rape, HIV, and domestic violence. We followed them room to room on their journeys, meeting the people they encounter who offer help and guidance along the way.

Photos: Go Inside GIRLS WHO WALKED ON GLASS At Alchemical Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022


Three young women, three actually lived stories, three fights to make their voices heard. Alchemical Studios staged Girls Who Walked On Glass from April 7th through April 10th.

Gordon Farrell's GIRLS WHO WALKED ON GLASS to Open Tomorrow at Alchemical Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2022


Three young women, three actually lived stories, three fights to make their voices heard. Alchemical Studios is set to stage Girls Who Walked On Glass from April 7th through April 10th.

Gordon Farrell's GIRLS WHO WALKED ON GLASS to Play at Alchemical Studios
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022


Three young women, three actually lived stories, three fights to make their voices heard. Alchemical Studios is set to stage Girls Who Walked On Glass from April 7th through April 10th. In the 21st Century, the lives of women have become even more complex. Young women must struggle to navigate the dangers resulting from the choices they confront. Girls Who Walked On Glass dramatizes three of these true stories.

GIRLS WHO WALKED ON GLASS Comes to The Alchemical Studios Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2022


In the 21st Century the lives of women have become even more complex.  Each woman must struggle to navigate the difficult and dangerous choices that life throws at them.  

BWW Review: Jarrott Production's LIFESPAN OF A FACT - A Return To Live Performance Brilliance
by Lynn Beaver - Mar 15, 2022


THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT is a perfect reason to get back out to live theatre. Go and enjoy one of Austin’s premier theatre companies doing what they do best - telling the story.

Farmers Alley Presents THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2022


The battle is on this February at Farmers Alley Theatre as their exciting and timely production of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, lights up the Kalamazoo stage for two weekends only – Feb. 11th thru the 20th.

BWW Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Brilliantly Poses Complex Questions at 4th Wall Theatre Company
by Armando Urdiales - Jan 17, 2022


Within the realm of fantasy roleplaying games such as Dungeons and Dragons, players have the ability to choose between moral alignments. One of these is the notion of chaotic good and this phrase is the perfect summation of 4th Wall Theatre Co.'s production of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT. In short, this production not only asks important questions about the validity of facts but does so in a brilliant way.

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Comes to the 4th Wall Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2022


4th Wall Theatre Company will present the Houston Premiere production of the recent Broadway smash hit, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell.

STC's THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Rescheduled To 2022
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2021


Sydney Theatre Company's production of The Lifespan of a Fact, which was due to open at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House in September, will be rescheduled for 2022.

Theatre NOVA Announces Return to In-Person Productions for 2021-2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2021


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre, has announced its return to in-person productions.

Farmers Alley Theatre Will Re-Open Fall 2021 
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2021


Located in the heart of Downtown Kalamazoo, Farmers Alley Theatre is bursting at the seams to  open their doors and welcome live audiences into their space for the first time since March of 2020. 

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