Hot Leftovers 2011! Come and get some!
Make a big fat sandwich like the one Henry made that he dubbed "Henry's Temptation" and kick back for some killer tunes on this week's Time for the Blues! (11/27/11) There's enough to go around for everyone!
John Porter
WCVE Public Radio Theatre Critic John Porter can be heard during NPR’s All Things Considered. He is also the co-host of Time for the Blues.
Articles by John Porter
"Holiday Stops" Offers Laughs and Songs
Let the holiday plays begin! Theatre critic John Porter visits with the Holiday Stops next.
WCVE's ATC Critic Reviews Durang Play
Love him or hate him, Christopher Durang sparks controversy. Theatre critic John Porter checks out his latest work.
Now on Stage: “Home Fires”
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.
Conversation with Rising Blues Star Eden Brent!
This week on Time for the Blues (10/9/11), John and Henry are thrilled to chat with Eden Brent, a fast-rising boogie woogie piano player, singer, songwriter and also winner of the Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year Award at the 2010 Blues Music Awards! How did we get so lucky?
Disturbing Themes in Williams Drama
Our All Things Considered critic John Porter reviews Suddenly Last Summer.
"Becky's New Car" Offers A Smooth Ride
A new play by a favorite author. Theatre critic John Porter takes Becky's New Car out for a test drive.
Merchant of Venice Remains One Of Shakespeare's Best
An established company gets a new home and classic theatre gets a facelift. Theatre critic John Porter previews The Merchant of Venice.
"Lend Me A Tenor" Offers Good Time, Great Laughs
Looking for some laughs? Theatre critic John Porter checks out "Lend Me A Tenor."
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof a "Don't Miss" Performance
A year-long celebration of Tennessee Williams' birthday has begun. Theatre critic John Porter looks at Cat On a Hot Tin Roof.