Millennial Notes Patrick Barlow Blends Hitchcock Thriller & Slapstick Comedy by Isa S. Chu “The 39 Steps,” a madcap comedy with breakneck pacing, tells a story as wild as its characters. Four actors play over 100 roles with endless youthful energy. They reach heights both absurd and oddly brilliant. Gene Mocsy anchors the madness…
Millennial Notes Ahrens/Flaherty’s Magical Musical Uses FUN to Banish Bullies by Isa S. Chu In a time that calls for big thinking, “Seussical” reminds us that art doesn’t just lift us up, it encourages us to reflect, reset, and even reimagine our world. Under the astute direction of William Thomas Hodgson, we learn how…
Millennial Notes Sara Porkalob Transforms Generations of Trauma to Healing by Isa S. Chu With her magnetic stage presence and meticulous storytelling, Sara Porkalob’s one-woman show invites us to reflect on our own family histories. “Dragon Lady” is a captivating tribute to the women who shape us—a reminder that, through storytelling, we can transform…
Millennial Notes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Manhattan Musical Springs to Life by Isa S. Chu The lights dim, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Manhattan Latin barrio comes alive in front of our eyes. “In the Heights” sweeps us into the struggles, grief, and triumphs of Washington Heights, a neighborhood known for its Dominican pride, vibrant Latinx culture, and…