“The Playhouse production of the fresh-off-Broadway play by Lynn Nottage was exceptional, from Alex Rodriguez’s direction, to Jim Othuse’s set, to Hannah Lajba’s beautifully outrageous costumes and cool music by Jordan the Ninja… The performances were as good as you would see in a city more than twice our size. This show is worth the price of a babysitter and is a notable Playhouse debut for Rodriguez, who recently arrived in Omaha to become the theater’s associate artistic director. Amid all the seamy situations and dialogue in “Clyde’s,” most of the characters and themes have a sweet, even uplifting quality that I found compelling. Trust me: You’ll be rooting for the kitchen crew all night long.” - Betsie Freeman, Omaha World Herald