Stage

For great summer escapes, theater lovers should go west, then north.

Porthouse’s season opener is a tropical aphrodisiac, if not a cure for the 9-11 blues.

The comedy franchise’s Cleveland outlet stumbles out of the gate.

The 54-year-old musical is looking lovelier than ever.

Shakespeare’s immortal lovers are sacrificed to pretentiousness.

Two major playwrights thrive on local stages.

Sondheim’s unearthed debut musical generates sparks.

Local offerings range from camp to damp.

Two plays land audiences in the wrong places.

Pinter’s parable of derisive scorn still stings.

The Play House offers a debut no theater lover should miss.

Two luminaries get the theatrical treatment.