Signature’s ‘Hairspray’ adept and entertaining but distanced from source material
Hit-and-miss Elton John-scored musical has soaring moments, spirit
‘Hung’ star shines in one-woman Studio comedy show
Broadway chestnuts mined for Dickens’ classic parody
Oregon-based theater vet brings collaboration to Arena
Gay actor plays fey in long-running ‘Jersey Boys’
U.S. premiere of German play gets tight Studio production
Synetic brings its trademark moves to its production while Folgers goes traditional route
Funny new Arena production explores book group drama
Idaho-born playwright finds middle America ripe for exploration