"His mastery of the material in this production is evident. Mr. Shaw makes pure creativity in the staging of it worthy of the best ideals Disney built its cultural empire on. What is clearly a total company effort comes together in perfect synergy."

-RVA Magazine Christian Detres

Peter and the Starcatcher

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"Firehouse’s artistic director Nathaniel Shaw continues to bolster his company’s regional reputation. “A Distinct Society” may not have the pizzazz of a “Peter and the Starcatcher” but it’s a soft power triumph sure to spur animated conversation."

-STYLE Weekly, David Timberline

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"Every now and again a new play comes along that is quite unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Memories of Overdevelopment is one such play.... There are many poignant moments, duly captured in this dynamic collaboration between playwright, director, actor, and designer."

-RVArt Review, Julinda Lewis

Memories of Overdevelopment​

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"A completely enthralling show.... wonderfully staged by Nathaniel Shaw"

-BroadwayWorld NY

Touch

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"Provocatively staged.... a vibrant and winning presentation."

-Richmond Times-Dispatch

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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"Believe the hype. Virginia Repertory Theatre's production of Once

raises the bar."

-BroadwayWorld

Once​

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"Impossibly beautiful, fragile, deeply heartfelt."

-Lancaster Online

Once​

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"Under the masterful direction of Nathaniel Shaw, the production rolls with intention. Shaw finds subtle ways to weave themes of white privilege into the production, but also offers glimmers of a hopeful future of inclusion and representation"

-Broadway World

West Side Story​

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"Beginning with the first powerful image, this production belongs to the masterful direction of Nathaniel Shaw."

-Sifter

The End of War​

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"Director Nathaniel Shaw brings a cohesive vision to the production, each scene building like a dance between the two actors."

-StyleWeekly

Lonely Planet​

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"Exceptionally staged by Nathaniel Shaw, this production is firing on all cylinders, charming from the opening title number onward."

-StyleWeekly

In the Heights​

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"The show is saturated with an electric vitality that’s a credit to Nathaniel Shaw’s taut direction."

-Sifter

In the Heights​​

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"Every element of this production comes together to form a perfect whole."

-Syracuse.com

West Side Story​

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"... production team and cast are having so much fun that we can’t help but be swept along with them and join in the gales of laughter that fill the theatre over and over again."

-Richmond Times-Dispatch

Peter and the Starcatcher​

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"Shaw's direction refuses to hide any of the details of the mental, physical, and emotional toll that Alzheimer's can wreak on an individual and on a relationship...By the end, it felt as if I had been watching something sacred and private". 

-RVArt Review

The Barber of Moville

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"A devilishly funny homerun. Director/Choreographer Nathaniel Shaw has crafted a handsomely staged production."

-The Catskill Chronicle

Damn Yankees

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"Shaw maintains a sweet affection for his characters, keeping them real as they are plunged into unreal situations."

-Syracuse New Times

Miracle on S. Division St.

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"It is the non-stop frenzy of "The Jitterbug" that shows off how skilled Nathaniel Shaw is, elevating the number into a huge crowd pleaser."

-Phoenix Stages

The Wizard of Oz

 

"Credit must be given to director Nathaniel Shaw who makes imaginative use of the very limited stage space and successfully keeps the heart of the story and the family baggage front and center."

-US Town Hall

Bridgeboy

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