Sarah Downs, Author at The Front Row Center

The Father

Posted by Sarah Downs | Nov 20, 2018 | Reviews

The Father, by August Strindberg, is high stakes theater. Unfortunately, in this production the tension and drama do not make it past the footlights.

THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI

Posted by Sarah Downs | Nov 15, 2018 | Reviews

Move over, Richard III, there’s a new fascist in town, and his name is Arturo Ui.

Durst Case Scenario: Mid-Term Madness

Posted by Sarah Downs | Nov 12, 2018 | Reviews

Donald Trump as President – madness, indeed! The world is upside down. Life is Theater of the Absurd. Irony is a glut on the market. Will Durst is here to lift our spirits with intelligent humor for 85 minutes of fun and food for thought.

Inner Voices

Posted by Sarah Downs | Nov 7, 2018 | Reviews

Inner Voices suffers from an embarrassment of riches — in a really good way. Bursting with Tony winners and Broadway veterans, this is a series of musicals that demonstrate what a musical can and should be. Each unique story is linked thematically to the other in its exploration of loneliness and isolation, in compelling performances that range from delicate to dangerous.

Ordinary Days

Posted by Sarah Downs | Oct 19, 2018 | Reviews

From the first bars of Ordinary Days, you know you have walked squarely into the happy world of musical theater. Engaging and unpretentious, the music by Adam Gwon, and performers are right in the pocket. The show has got a lot going for it, in its innovative set design and realistic, very human storytelling. However, while the music is consistent and comfortable, it is not very memorable.