THE KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN



"The Vortex Theater Company’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman” is the antithesis of Disney’s “The Lion King”; the entire physical production would fit in the back of a large SUV, with the seats removed. Even so, the staging by Gisela Cardenas is perhaps second only to Julie Taymor’s wizardry for sheer theatricality on the New York musical stage at present. Such a grand statement is warranted by this strange but arresting “Spider Woman,” as Cardenas has placed her production in prison — not only the action but the audience as well." - Variety Review