CAMBRIDGE – When cultures clash, even the well-intentioned and righteous – or is that self-righteous? – can suffer. When Christian missionaries came to Africa, often ahead of the colonialists and settlers who came… Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE – The great actors challenge themselves, and Mark Rylance, the winner of multiple Tony and Olivier Awards and currently up for an Oscar for his supporting role in “Bridge of Spies,” has… Continue reading
BOSTON – God bless Spiro Veloudos. For that matter, God bless Peter DuBois. They are dedicated disciples of the work of Stephen Sondheim, the iconic songwriter whose work has graced many of the… Continue reading
O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive! Walter Scott BOSTON – You can certainly put yourself in the shoes of Amir Kapoor, the lead character in the… Continue reading
BOSTON – The title character in the musical “Violet” is hopeful that at the end of a long bus ride she will find hope, healing and redemption. The musical based on the short… Continue reading
WELLESLEY – “The House of Blue Leaves” is a bit of a schizophrenic comedy, lurching from dark and bleak to hopeful and optimistic, back to a chaotic circus and even, at times, becoming… Continue reading
WATERTOWN – In 1997, the playwright David Hare visited Israel and Palestine to better understand the conflict in the region and to write a play based on his travels. His journey brought him… Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE – Storytelling is a major part of the holiday experience, and often the stories become a tradition handed down over time, with the same stories repeated each Christmas. For my children, it… Continue reading
BOSTON – There are stars – and then there are stars who become entertainment icons. It usually coincides with the use of only a last name to identify them. Springsteen. Jackson. Streisand. Barbra… Continue reading
BOSTON – Not every musical has to be “Les Miserables” or “Phantom of the Opera.” There is still room for human-sized, smaller works, with the accent on characters, emotions and situations. So welcome… Continue reading