Hayes Theatre, May 22, until June 30 9/10 It was hatched at night, about three weeks into rehearsals. Although Stephen Sondheim, to his frustration, had been employed to write only the lyrics, not the music, this night he sat at the piano and mashed up fragments of composer Jule Styne’s…
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Wharf 2, May 18, until June 30 7.5/10 We’re well used to black comedy (gallows-humour style) on our stages, to caustic satire and comedy-drama. But angry comedy? Nakkiah Lui’s Blackie Blackie Brown: The Traditional Owner of Death is sometimes so angry that you’re inclined to flinch and start framing excuses…