Angels in America | Essays and Criticism

  • The Changing Nature of Faith and Spirituality in the Twentieth Century

    In this essay, Lane explores the changing nature of faith and spirituality in the twentieth century and the way these changes are reflected in Angels in America.

  • The Fusion of Entertainment with Important Social Issues

    In this review of a production encompassing both parts of Kushner's play, critic Gelb praises the playwright's ability to fuse entertainment with important social issues while maintaining an epic scope.

  • Beyond Nelly

    In this essay, Lahr reviews a complete production of Angels in America marking the debut of Perestroika, the work's second segment. The critic praises the breadth of the play and lauds both Kushner and the cast of this production. Lahr terms the performance a victory for both the playwright and for the dramatic genre, proving "the transforming power of the imagination to turn devastation into beauty."