Picnic

by William Inge
directed by Adrienne Sher

3-1/2 Stars!  
“Impressive”
- Marcus Crowder, The Sacramento Bee

“Powerful”
- Patti Roberts, Sacramento News & Review

Criminal Minds

by Robin Swicord
directed by Rod Loomis

3½ Stars
"…a hilarious comedy…the script is funny, Loomis' direction is precise and the cast is excellent. Criminal Minds is a hoot."
- Jim Carnes, The Sacramento Bee

"The performances are solid. Baker is a powerhouse of overstated feminine charm. Bianchini comes through in scene after scene. Harden delivers comedy of an altogether different kind here."
- Jeff Hudson, Sacramento News & Review

Urinetown, The Musical

Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollman
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Directed by Frank Condon

4 STARS!
"Sly, smart and somewhat subversive, "Urinetown the Musical" is exactly the type of play one would expect to find at River Stage. Edgy and provocative (think "The Chicago Conspiracy Trial" or "A Loud Noise in a Public Place") work is at home here."
- Jim Carnes, The Sacramento Bee

5 STARS!
"This play is No. 1! You’re in luck if you’re looking for a sassy, sophisticated, silly and subversive musical. The cheeky 2002 Tony Award-winning Urinetown’s in our town this spring… Urinetown is a complete treat, from the musical itself to the clever staging and the terrific performances."
- Patti Roberts, Sacramento News & Review

Frank Condon’s sensational direction, plus a top-of-the-line cast of actors-singers-dancers, can match or even beat lots of traveling Broadway productions. What’s more, River Stage tickets are way cheaper.
- David Jacobson, Village Life

Playwright's Festival of New Works

by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann
directed by Frank Condon

"Frank Condon’s River Stage is pioneering new works and supporting important artists with exciting results."
~ Marcus Crowder, The Sacramento Bee