7.2 out of 10 - Average Show! April 5 - April 27, 2019  www.latheatrebites.com The story follows the bitter and melodramatic rivalry between the Lajarra and Azucar families, Mexico's biggest wine and tequila makers, and their fight for power. Passion, revenge, betrayal, grapes and tequila are all in a day's work.

7.7 out of 10 - Above Average! April 10 — May 5 www.latheatrebites.com Nia Vardalos reprises the role she originated in her stage adaptation of acclaimed author Cheryl Strayed’s​ New YorkTimes​ Bestseller of the same name. Conceived by Vardalos (writer/actor of ​My Big Fat Greek Wedding​), Thomas Kail (Director of ​Hamilton​) and Marshall Heyman (Journalist, WallStreet Journal​), this uniquely uplifting​ New York Times​ Critics’ Pick is about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken and finding the courage to take on the questions which have no answers. The Playhouse brings you The Public Theater’s production of this touching new play.

7.7 out of 10 - Above Average! April 10 — May 5 www.latheatrebites.com Nia Vardalos reprises the role she originated in her stage adaptation of acclaimed author Cheryl Strayed’s​ New YorkTimes​ Bestseller of the same name. Conceived by Vardalos (writer/actor of ​My Big Fat Greek Wedding​), Thomas Kail (Director of ​Hamilton​) and Marshall Heyman (Journalist, WallStreet Journal​), this uniquely uplifting​ New York Times​ Critics’ Pick is about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken and finding the courage to take on the questions which have no answers. The Playhouse brings you The Public Theater’s production of this touching new play.

7.8 out of 10 - Above Average! In this “barnburner of a play” (The Washington Post), two extraordinary women square off in a high-stakes academic debate over race, reputation and who gets the final word on how American history is written. When university professor Janine and her brilliant student Zoe don’t see eye to eye, their routine office hours discussion unexpectedly careens off course—and threatens to derail their careers, lives and the status quo.

7.8 out of 10 - Above Average! In this “barnburner of a play” (The Washington Post), two extraordinary women square off in a high-stakes academic debate over race, reputation and who gets the final word on how American history is written. When university professor Janine and her brilliant student Zoe don’t see eye to eye, their routine office hours discussion unexpectedly careens off course—and threatens to derail their careers, lives and the status quo.

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7 out of 10 - An Average Show! www.latheatrebites.com A normal production of the Broadway legend Les Misérables is overtaken by a bunch of foul-mouthed puppets who want to throw a revolution of their own. Both a loving tribute and a brutal deconstruction of the "greatest musical of all time," this show is full of clever twists on classic songs, improvisation, and audience interaction. Warning: This production contains offensive language, sexual situations, and musical theater. It should not be viewed by children.

7 out of 10 - An Average Show! www.latheatrebites.com A normal production of the Broadway legend Les Misérables is overtaken by a bunch of foul-mouthed puppets who want to throw a revolution of their own. Both a loving tribute and a brutal deconstruction of the "greatest musical of all time," this show is full of clever twists on classic songs, improvisation, and audience interaction. Warning: This production contains offensive language, sexual situations, and musical theater. It should not be viewed by children.

8.2 out of 10 - A GOOD SHOW! www.latheatrebites.com The Wayward Artist is pleased to produce the pop/rock, hit musical 'Next to Normal'! Join Diana Goodman and her family in their anything-but-normal suburban home. 'Next to Normal' explores the effects of extreme loss and the tolls mental illness can have on a modern-day family.