theatre – People's World

The socialist drama students who took on Tammany Hall in 1932

September 2, 2026 By Patrick Chura

Albert Maltz and George Sklar’s debut play “Merry Go Round” foretold the fall of a corrupt NYC mayor and gave a preview of their future greatness as writers.

‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ play review: A soulful and haunting must-see performance

September 2, 2026 By Ed Rampell

One of the best mountings of August Wilson’s 10 “American Century Cycle” plays.

‘Conscience’ play review: Great political art focusing on McCarthyism of past and present

August 31, 2026 By Ed Rampell

The play also deals with topics like homophobia, alcoholism, power discrepancies in relationships and feminism.

‘Enemy of the People’ theater review: Topical adaptation loses none of its bite

August 25, 2026 By Ed Rampell

The new adaptation has much relevance in a world where those in power manipulate the truth.

‘Matt and Ben’ theater review: Ancient Greek and the absurd collide for clever comedy

August 11, 2026 By Ed Rampell

Aeschylus meets Beckett in the show biz Odyssey of Damon and Affleck.