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WCVE Public Radio Theatre Critic John Porter can be heard during NPR’s All Things Considered.

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Critic Says "2 Boys In A Bed" a Powerful Production

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The theater season starts back up with a bang. Theater critic John Porter reviews "2 boys in a bed."

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Picasso and Einstein Make An Interesting Pair

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Two men walk into a bar. Their names are Picasso and Einstein. Theatre critic John Porter listens in next.

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"Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas" Is A Holiday Treat

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A world premiere is always a treat, and if it's a seasonal offering so much the better. Theatre critic John Porter visits Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas.

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'My Fair Lady' still a classic

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One of the all-time classics hits the Empire Theatre. Critic John Porter takes a look.

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"Wonderful Life" Radio Play A Delightful Interpretation of An American Classic

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You can set your watch to the holiday classics. Theatre critic John Porter visits It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play next...

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"Holiday Stops" Offers Laughs and Songs

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Let the holiday plays begin! Theatre critic John Porter visits with the Holiday Stops next.

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WCVE's ATC Critic Reviews Durang Play

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Love him or hate him, Christopher Durang sparks controversy. Theatre critic John Porter checks out his latest work.

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Now on Stage: “Home Fires”

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World War II offers many great plays. Is “Home Fires” one of them? John Porter reviews The Chamberlayne Actors Theater’s production of Jack Heifner’s home front tale.