Greggory Moore

Ostensibly, the main purpose of a theatre review is to provide intel for those who might be interested in a particular play to help them decide whether it’s worth their time and money (a calculation that varies by taste). But when every performance of a s... See more

By Greggory Moore, Columnist The plot is paint-by-numbers. Many of the best melodic and rhythmic ideas are repurposed to greater effect in Hamilton. A few songs get a bit redundant; a couple might qualify as filler. That’s pretty much an exhaustive list o... See more

Dozens of times each year I have the privilege to find myself at events — theatre opening nights, art walks and receptions, office parties and private gatherings — where food and drink is served. Often enough I am acquainted with the organizers. And becau... See more

Having just seen my fifth August Wilson play, it’s safe to say that I’m not a fan. Even at his best (in my experience, The Piano Lesson), I find Wilson besotted with pithy monologs, his plots don’t especially engage me, and his supernatural touches leave ... See more

Musical Theatre West might be doing Man of La Mancha for the third (or is it the fourth?) time just because it hits the safe, maybe even nostalgic sweet spot for a good portion of their target demographic. But in today’s U.S. of A., when you’re doing a sh... See more