Arts + Culture

Real, raw and sometimes uncomfortable

Esteem-building songs for nonviolent, anti-capitalist gaymers — aka the kind of whimsical experience you can only find at Fringe

Kevin Fox’s journey from a guilt-ridden Catholic schoolboy into Rae O’Light, a glamazon drag queen

Quirky and genuinely thoughtful, with enough humor to keep the emotional weight from feeling too heavy

A pixie-dusted spoof of both theme parks and reality television

Delivers exactly the right amount of sparkle, chaos and angsty lip-biting

Do you ever have a feeling we are not alone? Tune into rural public access TV station WZRD circa 1987

A fish-out-of-water observer contrasts German efficiency with American excess in ways that feel both affectionate and sharp

An indescribable combination of pitch-dark stories and sunshiney songs

Builds an atmosphere that feels decadent, dangerous and theatrical

A no-filter rant that’s equal parts exhausting and exhilarating

For audiences ready to sit down with both laughter and grief, this solo performance is quietly powerful and unforgettably funny

The monologues are delivered with humor, honesty and a sense of purpose

Tells the story of the Unicorn Clans; what that story is, I can’t exactly say

Reminds us it’s not a piece of paper that defines a human being, but their effort and resilience

An important historical lesson on the shortcomings of denazification

Clearly, artificial intelligence is much on our minds

Recommended to patient parents with a strong gag reflex or anyone who appreciates gonzo performance art