‘Book of Mormon’ entertains as it offends
BOSTON — Squeaky clean, impeccably groomed, the members of the missionary army that is the young men of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints — aka the Mormons —… Continue reading
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‘Vera Stark’ fades after a strong beginning
In an ad currently running on TV in the special election for the U.S Senate, a number of people of different races and genders all proclaim “I am Stephen Lynch.” The idea is… Continue reading
Visit ‘Clybourne Park’ before it’s gone
BOSTON — Bruce Norris’ Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Clybourne Park” is a cleverly, carefully constructed play that looks at a very important issue from two very different angles. “Clybourne Park” is actually… Continue reading
Callas comes alive in New Rep’s ‘Master Class’
WATERTOWN — The late opera soprano Maria Callas was almost a mythical figure. She was as famous for her affairs as her stormy but short career. The soprano known as “La Divina,” born… Continue reading
Broadway in Boston unveils 2013-14 season
Courtesy Broadway in Boston BOSTON – Broadway In Boston is pleased to announce the upcoming 2013-2014 Lexus Broadway Season which will include ten theatrical productions at the Boston Opera House, the Citi Performing… Continue reading
Huntington announces 2013-2014 season
Courtesy Huntington Theatre Company BOSTON – Huntington Theatre Company has announced four productions of its 2013-2014 Season, each featuring celebrated artists beloved by Boston audiences. Continuing its 31-year tradition, the Huntington will present… Continue reading
‘Lungs’: Living, loving, making good choices
WATERTOWN — During our lifetimes we will make many, many decisions which will have profound and long-lasting effects. We will agonize over those decisions, and how they affect us, and we may take… Continue reading
Acclaimed ‘Clybourne Park’ comes to Speakeasy
Courtesy Speakeasy Stage Company BOSTON – From March 1-30, 2013, SpeakEasy Stage Company will proudly present the Boston-area premiere of “Clybourne Park,” winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the 2011 Olivier… Continue reading
Brustein’s ‘Last Will’ a loving coda to The Bard
BOSTON — The Bard and his bride have been getting considerable face time lately. Last month, Seana McKenna had her turn as Anne Hathaway in the Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s production of Vern Thiessen’s… Continue reading
BPT’s ‘Legally Dead’ just misses the mark
BOSTON — The Boston Playwrights Theatre is like Forest Gump’s box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. That’s because the BPT’s currency is new works, and risk-taking and theatrical… Continue reading