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MRT’s ‘The Kid’ isn’t a home run, but it has heart

LOWELL – It isn’t quite a home run. More like an extra-base hit. There’s a lot to like in the Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s world premiere production of Stephen Drukman’s “Going To See The… Continue reading

For holiday season, orphans channel Dame Agatha

  BOSTON – In the 20 years that Ryan Landry and his Gold Dust Orphans have been making theatrical magic in the space on the lower level of the Machine nightclub that Landry… Continue reading

Murder most foul, meet murder most funny

BOSTON – Murder most foul, meet murder most funny. The Lyric Stage Company’s production of “Murder for Two” is a two-hander with a twist. Jared Troilo plays a detective investigating the crime, while… Continue reading

Central Square’s ‘Journey’ takes too long to begin

CAMBRIDGE – Once again, the Central Square Theater will be transporting theater-goers to distant lands for the holiday season. After the five-year run if the award-winning adaptation of “Arabian Nights” ended last year,… Continue reading

From St. George on down, Stoneham’s ‘Mame’ shines

  STONEHAM – Kathy St. George is the theatrical version of a hometown hero, and has returned several times to Stoneham since the Stoneham Theatre re-opened as a theatrical space in 2000. But… Continue reading

Ayckbourn’s ‘Bedroom Farce’: It’s nice to just laugh

BOSTON – Alan Ayckbourn will be the first one to tell you that his 1975 play “Bedroom Farce” isn’t a farce – or at least, your traditional farce. In an interview, he said.… Continue reading

Trinity’s ‘Carol’: A bright bulb on your holiday tree

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In its 39th annual telling, the tale is markedly different. And, even though he has no say in the matter anymore, I believe Charles Dickens would approve. The Trinity Repertory… Continue reading

Adams is a brave, powerful presence in Hub’s ‘Wit’

  BOSTON – It is one of the better theatrical roles written for women in the last few decades, but it requires so much of those who attempt it that it isn’t often… Continue reading

Lopez’s ‘Mala’: A painful journey beautifully told

BOSTON – Deeply personal stories – written from the heart — are the ones that will resonate with most theater-goers. And when you venture into territory that almost anyone could identify with —… Continue reading

In Beverly, a timeless ‘West Side Story’ enchants

BEVERLY – Any show – even an enduring classic – benefits from a fresh new look. But can “West Side Story” really be almost 60 years old? It seems only yesterday when it… Continue reading