A few years after Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld dominated network television with their “show about nothing,” Tom Stoppard astonished the theater with a play about everything. More specifically, the mathematical conceits that govern the ultimate predictability of everything. Or don’t. Learned opinion varies about the math. more ›

Tom Stoppard set his 2006 play, , in the dual locations of Cambridge and Prague during the time of the Soviet takeover of Czechoslovakia (1968-1987). His protagonist is Czech-born Jan, living in England at a time of turmoil in his homeland, much like Stoppard himself was. Unlike the playwright, however, Jan (Stafford Price-Clark) chooses to return to his country during this time of strife. Stoppard chooses to embody the conflict between Western-style democracy and communism within a college student, Jan, who loves rock music, and hardline professor Max (Ted van Griethuysen). As a symbol of freedom, Jan clings to his music throughout the time he is surveiled and, eventually, imprisoned. more ›

>> Fort Reno continues tonight with LeJeune, Pup Tent and Engine Room. There's a bit of a chance of isolated showers this afternoon and evening, but nothing that should prevent the free concert from going on around 7:15. >> There's a stand-up comedy benefit show tonight starring Seattle comic Yoram Bauman --"the world's first and only stand-up economist" -- and four local comics: Tyler Richardson, Aparna Nancherla, Jason Weems, and Erin Jackson. Shows at... more ›

. Though Studio Theater director Kirk Jackson has assembled a pair of convivial leads, a standout supporting player and an inventive set, the star in their latest production is really the work itself. more ›

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