THEATRE REVIEWS

One of the great American musicals

One of the great American musicals

Robert Tanitch reviews Porgy and Bess in Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, London,  NW1 The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess premiered in 1935. The music and drama critics then were divided then about its mer ...
Tennessee Williams masterpiece updated

Tennessee Williams masterpiece updated

Robert Tanitch reviews A Streetcar Named Desire at Young Vic, London SE1 “I don’t want reality!” cries Blanche Dubois. “I want magic!” Blanche, the faded, frail Southern belle, created by Tennessee Wi ...
A welcome comeback for William Inge

A welcome comeback for William Inge

Robert Tanitch reviews Natural Affection at Jermyn Street Theatre, London SW1 American playwright William Inge (1913-1973) is practically unknown in Britain, but there was a time when he was thought t ...