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

Stories from John Porter...

"Comfort And Joy" Offers Little Of Either

As the holidays approach, our theaters become crowded with seasonal productions. John Porter takes a look at "Comfort and Joy."

"Smoke On The Mountain Homecoming" Highly Recommended

The war is over and all the boys are coming home. The gospel singing Sanders family is together again. Theatre critic John Porter takes a look at Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming.

"Shipwrecked!" Great Entertainment, Critic Says

Barksdale Willow Lawn has opened its new season. Theatre Critic John Porter drops by.

Swift Creek Mill's "The Foreigner" Is A Lot Of Fun

Swift Creek Mill Playhouse kicks off its new season with The Foreigner. Theatre critic John Porter was on hand to share his thoughts.

"Beebo Brinker Chronicles" Uneven But Fun

Theatre Critic John Porter shares his thoughts on the "Beebo Brinker Chronicles."

Porter: "Woolf"a Fine Piece of Theater at Firehouse

The new theater season kicks off with "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Critic John Porter shares his thoughts.

Review: No room for fun at The Fiddler's House

With the Acts of Faith festival in full swing, theatre critic John Porter checks out The Fiddler's House.

Theater Review - As You Like It

Theatre critic John Porter visits Williamsburg for his take on "As You Like It."

Time To Pay Rent

It used to be that the entire town would close up once the summer hit. There was little to do except pack up and head out of town. Now there are several theatre companies who are taking the ultimate risk and putting on challenging and entertaining productions, offering a great opportunity for those of us who stay in town.