On the Theatrical Front

My latest production opened last week. "My Fair Lady" at Signature. Atypically traditional fare for me, but it's a sturdy show built on a great play with excellent music and lyrics.

It's always nice to reinvestigate pieces like this - those that have become overgrown with the cliched clutter of nostalgia - and rediscover the real theatrical craftsmanship at their heart. There's a reason MFL is a cultural touchstone. It's just a great piece of writing.

I'm onstage for a total of about 15 minutes. But oh those 15 minutes...

Here's some of what the people who judge such things had to say:

Peter Marks in the WaPo

Trey Graham in the City Paper

Jayne Blanchard in the Washington Times

Jolene Munch in Metro Weekly

Michael Toscano on Theatermania