Austin Playhouse's The Book of Will

Playwright Lauren Gunderson shows how the Bard’s works came to be collected in a story of devotion and loss

"...partnership and a poet's tension-filled rapport with J. Ben Wolfe's Henry Condell. By comparison, the romance between printer's apprentice..."

June 21, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

The Explorers Club

Austin Playhouse's sublimely silly satire of Victorian pomposity ventures where other comedies fear to tread

"...Luigi, played with care and comedy by J. Ben Wolfe...."

April 22, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Austin Playhouse's Disgraced

Ayad Akhtar's drama delivers a raw, powerful conversation about race without the usual distractions

"...the New York City apartment of Amir (J. Ben Wolfe), a Pakistani-American attorney, and his wife Emily (Molly Karrasch),..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily

Austin Playhouse's Sherlockian pastry may be light, but Jason Newman's Great Detective is seriously good

"...Duke of Windsor and some extraordinary jewels: J. Ben Wolfe as Dr. Watson, Andrea Osborn as Lillie Langtry, Samuel..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

All Over Creation: Identity Crisis

Two concurrent stage productions show what happens when we define ourselves too narrowly

"...en Bloc's production of Cock, I'm recalling J. Ben Wolfe being similarly restricted within a painted square on the..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Liar

Austin Playhouse's colorful production gives heightened dimension to an already heightened farce

"...accompanied by loyal servant Cliton (the hilarious J. Ben Wolfe). As Clarice and Lucrece (mistaken in identity), Hildreth England..."

March 7, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Blood Wedding

The air of rural Spain pours forth from the entire ensemble in this riveting production of Lorca's drama

"...outstanding work comes from Babs George and J. Ben Wolfe, who portray the Mother (of the Groom) and the..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Austin Playhouse's The Norwegians

C. Denby Swanson's comedy with nice hit men is a blast of cool fun, with a hint of danger just below the ice

"...Tor (Michael Stuart) and Gus (J. Ben Wolfe) are hit men. Nice hit men. Norwegians. Minnesota Norwegians...."

Oct. 30, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Theatre en Bloc's Cry It Out

This production tackles the huge challenge of exploring motherhood and class, and can't quite have it all

"...One afternoon, the very wealthy Mitchell (J. Ben Wolfe) intrudes on their coffee break to ask if his..."

May 11, 2018 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Austin Playhouse's Shakespeare in Love

The Oscar-winning film makes a successful transition to the stage through Don Toner's marvelous production

"...for plenty of stolen scenes, though, and J. Ben Wolfe as Ned Alleyn, leader of the Admiral's Men; Brian..."

March 30, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Baskerville at Austin Playhouse

Austin Playhouse's staging of the Sherlock Holmes farce generates enough laughter to fill an empty mall

"...men Holmes and Watson (Jason Newman and J. Ben Wolfe, respectively) must wade through in order to debunk a..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Top 10 Theatre Duos & Trios of 2014

Remembering a year in theatre in which performers distinguished themselves in twos and threes

"...2) BENJAMIN SUMMERS & J. BEN WOLFE IN THE LIAR (Austin Playhouse) The dynamic duo clowned..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Am I White?

One man's twisted sense of racial identity unravels in Adrienne Dawes' brisk and tense new drama

"...because he feels truly white. As Connor, J. Ben Wolfe sells that twisted idea with utmost gravity, and though..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Roaring

Cyndi Williams' study of a subterranean retirement community during a catastrophe has promise but isn't always clear

"...this "pod" are Eli "the Medical Guy" (J. Ben Wolfe) and manager Melanie (Hildreth England). Molly Karrasch plays the..."

April 25, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

The Lion in Winter

Even fading lights couldn't dim the glow of Austin Playhouse's lovely staging

"...above his head to execute eldest son Richard (Ben Wolfe) in the play's dramatic climax, the generators' gentle hum..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Pleasure of the Paynes 2015

Big wins for Am I White?, Heathers at the 2015 theatre awards

"...Lead Actor J. Ben Wolfe, Am I White?..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Mical Trejo (Lucas), Running Bear, Hyde Park Theatre Ben Wolfe (Nathan Wolfe), The Catastrophist, Austin Playhouse..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Ben Wolfe, The Dog in the MangerProduction, Musical..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...Ben Wolfe, Romeo and Juliet..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2004

Sam Bass Theatre's Forever Plaid took top honors at the 30th anniversary B. Iden Payne Awards

"...Ben Wolfe (Romeo and Juliet)..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

King Henry V

With only 11 players, two musicians, and the sparest of stage trappings, the Austin Shakespeare Festival's production of King Henry V provides a sweeping panorama of life during wartime, one that has much to say to a nation at war today.

"...Stahl's sly Lord High Constable of France baits Ben Wolfe's prig of a Dauphin with comments about his horse,..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Timothy Leary, Karen Black, Francesca Faridany, John O'Keefe, J.D. Wolfe, John Perry Barlow, Owen Murphy...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Stewart, Hunger Holland Taylor, Ann Jennifer Underwood, Terminus Ben Wolfe, Disgraced..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Wendy, Captain Hook, and Tinker Bell. Directed by Ben Wolfe, this production features music by Wayne Barker and an..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Ben Wolfe, Disgraced Acting in a Supporting Role..."

May 27, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Year of the Booster

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Liebrecht, Year of the Rooster Jennifer Underwood, Terminus Ben Wolfe, Disgraced..."

May 25, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

There Will Be Blood

... And bloodsuckers and zombies and ghosts and murderers all over our stages this week

"...Gravenstein (Age of Arousal) as the governess and Ben Wolfe (Frost/Nixon) as everyone else. Lara Toner (Age of Arousal)..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Nominations for the 2004-2005 B. Iden Payne Awards

A complete list of all Payne Award nominees.

"...Ben Wolfe, The Dog in the Manger..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...coolest party in town. Cast List: Tasiana Shirley, Alexis Wolfe, Chelsea Prusky, Frankie Vincent-Wolfe, Nalajoss Ellsworth (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...(representing industry) with Vinson & Elkins, LLP; and Jared Wolfe, executive director of the Texas Association of Health Plans,..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

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