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Review: Dark at the Top of the Stairs at 2nd Story Theatre
Directed by Ed Shea, this family drama by William Inge is a slice of life, with subtext a la mode...
'Two Men of Florence' at Odds in the Universe
The Earth moves but the drama doesn't in this weighty philosophical and political conflict between 17th century scientist Galileo Galilei and his religious nemesis Pope Urban VIII of Rome...
'Frog and Toad:' Big Show in a Little Pond
Stoneham Theatre's production of this Tony Award-nominated musical adaptation of Arnold Lobel's beloved children's books demonstrates the power of heart over histrionics, showing that sometimes less is more...
Hartford's 'Mockingbird' Skims the Surface
The children are the role models in this uneven adaptation of Harper Lee's beloved American classic about bigotry, injustice, and the power of human kindness...
Review: The Secret Rapture at Trinity Repertory Company
Directed by Curt Columbus, this riveting family drama, written by David Hare, is among the best local productions I have seen this season....
Brush Up Your Shakespeare For 'Exits and Entrances'
An aging actor and a young playwright debate the personal and the political in this backstage drama by renowned South African Athol Fugard at New Repertory Theatre
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'Blackbird ' Takes Off With Flying Colors
The SpeakEasy Stage Company hits the mark with the Boston area premiere of David Harrower's 'Blackbird,' a harrowing account of a reunion between two lovers fifteen years after they parted....
A Smoldering 'Cat' Prowls the Lyric Stage
You can feel the heat in this crackling production of Tennessee Williams' classic exploration of tenacity, power, liars and lies - and the pain that fuels a family's desperation and denial...
'Tranced ' is Spellbinding
Bob Clyman's script will hold you in its grip, and the actors won't let go until the final blackout...
'Dirty Dancing' - Dance: 10, Act: 3
The Boston Opera House is steamy and rockin' with a supercharged cast of 39, more visual effects than a George Lucas film, and an audience releasing 22 years of pent up lust
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'Jersey Boys:' A Flash of Nostalgia
National tour of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is an entertaining, if shallow, tribute to the enduring music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons...
The Rainmaker: Change We Can Believe In
The groundhog said six more weeks of winter, but there's a warming trend at the Foothills Theatre Company in Worcester
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Review: Fiddler on the Roof at PPAC
Chaim Topol and his divine supporting cast make this touring production of Fiddler, which plays Providence Performing Arts Center through February 15th, a religious experience for fans of musical theater.
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'Frost/Nixon:' The Rise and Fall of Celebrity
Broadway Across America tour of acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production is gripping theater that gives a Brit's eye view of a great American tragedy...
Review: A Time of Fire at Black Rep
Directed by Donald W. King, The Providence Black Repertory Company in partnership with Brown University's Rites and Reason Theater presents A Time of Fire, by Ugandan playwright Charles Mulekwa...
Review: A Raisin in the Sun at Trinity Rep
Directed by Brian McEleney, this poignant and timely production overcomes its uneven performances...
"Seussical" Breathes Life Into Quirky Characters
Wheelock Family Theatre deftly illustrates Horton the Elephant's philosophy that 'a person's a person, no matter how small' and anything's possible in the land of Dr. Seuss...
The Light of Hope Shines in 'The Corn Is Green'
Kate Burton gives a glowing performance as the formidable Miss Moffat in this Huntington Theatre restaging of the Emlyn Williams classic...
Bienvenu and Au Revoir at New Rep's 'Cabaret'
Watertown theater bids farewell to artistic director Rick Lombardo as it mounts the final production of his 13-year tenure...
Magical Thinking Makes Way for Maggie the Cat
The Lyric Stage continues its exciting 2008-2009 season as 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' follows the just closed Boston premiere of 'The Year of Magical Thinking'...
Review: The Front Page at 2nd Story Theatre
Director Ed Shea keeps the authors' light touch on heavy issues in this comedy that plays at the Warren, RI theater through February 15th
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The New Century: Enter Laughing
The SpeakEasy Stage Company presents the New England premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play, a collection of stories and characters with humor, heart, and warmth to get you through the winter
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Elvis Is In The Building
High energy Elvis interpreter Jack Foltyn leaves 'em dancing in the aisles at Foothills Theatre...
"A View of the Harbor" in New England Premiere
Merrimack Repertory Theatre's 200th production is Richard Dresser's play, the third in his series on happiness in America
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Review: Mamma Mia at Providence Performing Arts Center
The Broadway smash hit plays PPAC through January 4th...
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