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

Stories from John Porter...

"The Marvelous Wonderettes" is a Good Time

Great songs make for a great evening. Theater critic John Porter looks at "The Marvelous Wonderettes."

Sherlock Holmes Classic Spoofed at Virginia Rep

Theater critic John Porter looks at Virginia Rep's spoof of the famed detective tale "The Hound of the Baskervilles."

What Goes On "In The Next Room?"

A little known piece of medical history brings the Victorian era to today. John Porter reviews the play "In The Next Room."

"Nice People Dancing" a Mixed Bag

Theater critic John Porter looks in on Hanover Tavern's latest offering.

 

A Night Well Spent With "The Merry Wives"

Can laughter make you forget a hot summer night? Theater critic John Porter looks at "The Merry Wives of Windsor."

 

"Blithe Spirit'" Conjures Big Laughs

What could be better than a comedy about ghosts? Theater critic John Porter reviews "Blithe Spirit."

"Spring Awakening" One Of Summer's Must-See Plays

In the hot Richmond summer, is "Spring Awakening" a cool alternative? Theater critic John Porter has the answer.

"Yellowman" is a Don't Miss Production

WCVE afternoon theatre critic John Porter takes on a Pulitzer Prize nominee.

"Catfish Moon" a Fun Evening of Theater

Will four friends and a hot summer add up to a good evening of theater?  WCVE's afternoon critic John Porter looks at "Catfish Moon."

"Musical of Musicals" A Must See, Says Critic

Five composers get the parody treatment. WCVE's afternoon theater critic John Porter looks at "The Musical of Musicals."