Best of 2011: Greg Haymes’ Top 15 Theater Productions
Although this list features several dramas and musicals, it also features a number of other events that might not qualify as “theater” under stricter rules – a dance performance, a fashion/art show, an autobiographical concert, a couple of puppet shows and several performances that were simply unclassifiable.
Fortunately, there are no rules at Nippertown:
“Superior Donuts” @ Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany
Ballet Mirabor’s “Radio & Juliet” @ Proctors, Schenectady
“Guys & Dolls” @ Barrington Stage Co., Pittsfield
C. Ryder Cooley’s “Xmalia” @ Club Helsinki, Hudson (also at Proctors, Schenectady) (Read his review)
“Tommy” @ the Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Discard Avant Garb’s “Recycled Fashion Show” @ Grand Street Community Arts, Albany (Read his review)
“Zero Hour” @ Barrington Stage Co. Stage 2, Pittsfield
“Man of La Mancha” @ Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany
“Proof” @ Albany Civic Theater, Albany (Read his review)
Verdensteatret’s “And All the Questionmarks Started to Sing” @ EMPAC at RPI, Troy (Read his review)
Firlefanz Puppets’ “Man at the Controls” @ Albany Center Gallery, Albany
Blue Man Group @ Proctors, Schenectady (Read his review)
Lelsie Uggams’ “Uptown Downtown” @ Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany (Read his review)
Phantom Limb’s “69°S.” @ EMPAC at RPI, Troy
Bread & Puppet Theater’s “The Decapitalization Cabaret” @ Time & Space Limited, Hudson (Read his review)
by Greg Haymes, Nippertown writer-editor
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I liked the rhinos at acg but at least one puppet show made it
I just checked out Blue Man Group in Las Vegas and it was a blast! A must-see for any percussion buff, alternative-medium painter, or fan of good physical comedy.