★★★★ Despite a few sticky spots, this wry satire on capitalism takes audiences on a mighty funny and lively ride.
Jerry Springer—The Opera: A Curious Trash-Up
★★☆☆☆ More shlock than shock, this tabloid-TV drama combines high and low notes, and gradually goes to hell.
At Home at the Zoo: Albee’s Something Old and Something New(er)
★★★ Edward Albee combined an early work with a late one, not altogether successfully.
In the Body of the World: Eve Ensler’s Fearless Cancer Monologue
★★★★☆ Vagina Monologuist Ensler delivers a smart, harrowing, humorous new piece that will inspire anyone confronted by serious illness.