Newts on display: the cast of Next Theatre’s “War With the Newts.” Heads up! Salamanders are taking over! (Or, I guess we also call them “newts.” What’s the difference, anyway?) Next Theatre’s wildly inventive new play War With the Newts: Mr. Povondra’s Dream, created by Jason Loewith and Justin D.M. Palmer, adapts Czech-born Karel Čapek’s… Read More Newts on the attack! Next Theatre delivers a portentous (and perplexing) production

Just released from Next Theatre (in full): NEXT THEATRE COMPANY APOLOGIZES TO ISRAELI PLAYWRIGHT, ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR The Next Theatre Company announces the immediate departure of its Artistic Director Jason Southerland, and has apologized to Israeli playwright Boaz Gaon for the Theatre’s recent production of Return to Haifa that closed on March 7,… Read More Next Theatre offers an official apology

Couples torn apart by conflict in “Return to Haifa” When I arrived at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center to review this show, there was a mixup with my press tickets — is in: they didn’t have them. The box office lady quickly rectified the situation, but apologized, noting the seats wouldn’t be the best. Turn… Read More Review: ‘Return to Haifa’ @ Next Theatre

Sound designer Nick Keenan has done his homework. This is the first time where I’ve nearly crapped my pants due to a theatrical sound effect. Keenan, who is responsible for the explosive thunder claps that signal the approaching End of Days in Deborah Zoe Laufer’s aptly titled End Days, should feel mighty content with himself.… Read More New EDGE review: End Days @ Next Theatre