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Review: A Thrilling BLACK SWAN at American Repertory Theater


by R. Scott Reedy - June 14, 2026

What did our critic think of BLACK SWAN at American Repertory Theater?...

Review: Emilio and Gloria Estefan Musical Will Have You ON YOUR FEET! in Beverly


by R. Scott Reedy - June 10, 2026

Whether autobiographical like “Jersey Boys,” “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” and “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” or fictionalized like “Mamma Mia!,” jukebox musicals often rely on the drama of  their source material as much as their familiar scores for success....

Review: EUREKA DAY is a Tempest in a Vaccination Teapot


by R. Scott Reedy - June 09, 2026

But in playwright Jonathan Spector’s “Eureka Day” – now being given a cleverly funny production by The Huntington at the Huntington Avenue Theatre through June 28 – they are also comic fodder for a trenchant story about a tempest over vaccination in a hyper-woke teacup....

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company


by Marc Savitt - June 07, 2026

Cast and Crew deliver a high-quality production that is both simple and sublime; historically accurate, topically relevant; and well worth seeing. BSC Artistic Director, Alan Paul said: 'It's fair to say that Daisy has become an American classic, and when you watch the show, you will see how contemp...

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company


by Marc Savitt - June 09, 2026

Cast and Crew deliver a high-quality production that is both simple and sublime; historically accurate, topically relevant; and well worth seeing. 'It's fair to say that Daisy has become an American classic, and when you watch the show, you will see how contemporary and relevant its themes still are...

Review: Darren Criss Kicks Off New Concert Dates in Boston


by R. Scott Reedy - June 03, 2026

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH DARREN CRISS at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...

Review: SELECTED SHORTS at The Adams Theater


by Marc Savitt - June 03, 2026

Listening to SELECTED STORIES is a delight. The actors bring energy, nuance, intonation, inflection, and character to every aspect of the story they are telling. Having them do so live, in-person to a room full of enthusiastic audience member reactions made it even more so....

Review: JOHN & JEN at Berkshire Theatre Group


by Marc Savitt - May 31, 2026

As BTG's Artistic Director, CEO Kate Maguire stated: 'Through moments of joy, heartbreak, humor and healing, JOHN & JEN explores the enduring connections between siblings, parents and children- the people who remain part of us across a lifetime.  With Andrew Lippa's moving score and a story filled ...

Review: The Huntington's OEDIPUS EL REY Turns Tragedy Into Triumph


by R. Scott Reedy - May 20, 2026

Playwright Luis Alfaro aimed high when he decided to bring Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” from 429 BC into the 21st century with “Oedipus El Rey,” his contemporary retelling of the Greek tragedy set in a Los Angeles barrio....

Review: JON BATISTE Brings His Musical Genius to BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall


by R. Scott Reedy - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of JON BATISTE BRINGS HIS MUSICAL GENIUS TO BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall?...

Past Shows

Extremities

Extremities

Mar 28 – Apr 13, 2019

Marjorie is home alone on a sunny morning in 1980 when a man enters through her unlocked door, attacks her, and attempts to rape her....

A Good Death

A Good Death

Aug 16 – Sep 2, 2018

(Boston) - Boston indie theatre company Also Known As Theatre announces it will debut this summer with the world premiere of A Good Death by...

Videos


Eureka Day in Boston Eureka Day
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket (6/04-6/20) PHOTOS
CCTP 2026 Season of New Plays in Boston CCTP 2026 Season of New Plays
Cape Cod Theatre Project (7/02-7/25)
Chris Stapleton in Boston Chris Stapleton
Fenway Park (8/15-8/15)
Beetlejuice Jr. in Boston Beetlejuice Jr.
The Company Theatre (11/06-11/08)
Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Springfield, MA in Boston Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Springfield, MA
Symphony Hall (2/21-2/21)
Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune in Boston Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre (7/30-8/23)
Yeston & Kopit's Phantom in Boston Yeston & Kopit's Phantom
North Shore Music Theatre (10/21-11/01) VIDEOS
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production in Boston The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Citizens Opera House (7/07-7/08)
ALPHABET in Boston ALPHABET
Arts at the Armory (7/09-7/11)
Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Magnificent Monster Circus by CactusHead Puppets in Boston Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Magnificent Monster Circus by CactusHead Puppets
Puppet Showplace Theater (8/02-8/02)