With a martini in one hand and biting commentary in the other, matriarch Phyllis - headstrong, but resourceful - runs her household with a mix of tough love and theatrical flair, determined to prepare her kids Carl and Martha for the harsh realities of the world whether they like it or not. As Carl and Martha navigate their own paths, Phyllis remains an ever-present force, doling out brutal honesty, unsolicited wisdom, and the occasional guilt trip with impeccable timing. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, Mother Play is a sharp-witted, darkly comedic exploration of family, identity, and survival spanning four decades, five apartments, and many hardships from cockroach infestations to painful conflicts. It premiered on Broadway just last year, earning four Tony nominations, two Drama Desk Awards, and an Outer Critics Circle Award.
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Speakeasy Stage (1/16 - 2/7) | |
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Once Upon a One More Time
The Company Theatre (1/16 - 1/25)
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Zabel in Exile
Boston Playwrights' Theatre (2/19 - 3/8) | |
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SIX
Hobby Center (4/11 - 4/11) | |
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Oedipus El Rey
Huntington Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, Roberts Theatre (5/7 - 6/7) | |
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An Evening with Sutton Foster
Emerson Colonial Theatre (1/24 - 1/24) | |
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Beetlejuice Jr.
The Company Theatre (11/6 - 11/8) | |
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Les Miserables
Citizens Opera House (6/25 - 6/25) | |
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Wonder
American Repertory Theater (12/9 - 2/8) | |
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Samay Raina
Emerson Colonial Theatre (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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