Stage

Carousel runs the musical classic through a meat grinder.

Playhouse Square’s singing and dancing swashbuckler makes for charismatic kitsch.

For all its flaws, Candide still glitters.

Twenty-six-year-old character study retains its bite.

Alabama Sky is somewhat brighter the second time around.

JCC stages a play desperate to be loved by all.

Miscast lead wilts a musical bouquet.

A challenging new play scintillates at Dobama.

The Seagull ends in a nose dive, while Shakespeare soars.

CPT shows off works with great potential.

Two shows that won’t raise your blood-sugar level.

Aged pooka still comes out on top.