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....
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?...
by R. Scott Reedy - May 14, 2026
When it comes to playwrights and poets, William Shakespeare towers above everyone else who has ever put pen to paper. After all, he is the greatest writer ever in the English language, and his 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and three long narrative poems have been translated into virtually every living lang...
by R. Scott Reedy - May 06, 2026
In most, if not all, other mountings of “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical,” Tracy Turnblad is tucked under her bedcovers when audiences first see the young heroine, ready to show off her high-teased bouffant and let loose with the first notes of the rousing opener, “Good Morning, Baltimore.”...
by R. Scott Reedy - May 04, 2026
What did our critic think of GEM OF THE OCEAN at Actors' Shakespeare Project?...
by R. Scott Reedy - May 01, 2026
The musical “Swept Away” tells the story of four whalers shipwrecked off New Bedford in 1888, making it especially resonant for local audiences, who can experience the musical drama in a well crafted New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company in the Virginia Wimberly Theatre at the Calderwo...
by Christopher Verleger - April 13, 2026
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you say the name Eartha Kitt? Those of us who are even remotely familiar with the late singer-dancer-actress will most likely say Catwoman, the iconic feline femme fatale she portrayed in the 1967 season of the ‘Batman’ television series, or her o...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 14, 2026
Seven years ago, an already hot summer in Boston heated up even more during a pre-Broadway tryout of a truncated version of playwright Matthew Lombardo’s “Tea at Five” at the Huntington Theatre when its star, Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway, was fired after allegations that she physically an...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 11, 2026
What did our critic think of BREAKING THE CODE at Central Square Theater?...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 05, 2026
What did our critic think of ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS at The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston?...
Past Shows
Story by Julian Fellowes. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Glenn Slater.After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a...
Story by E.B. White and directed by Rob Zapple. This widely known tale takes place on a farm and concerns a pig named Wilbur and...
This joyful musical is about Ziggy who is afraid to leave the house. Shes too busy worrying about tropical storms, evil spirits, and the sneaky,...
Join us on at our outdoor stage as we get to know Lilly and her friends. Lillys Purple Plastic Purse is a tale that emphasizes...
Red Swans, based on the real-life experiences of Lisa Gervai Egler &Katja Caselles. The play explores the power of art as means of defiance and...
Arthur Conan Doyle has a problem: his creation Sherlock Holmes. At first, Arthur brims with excitement over Sherlocks arrival, hoping that his make-believe detective will...
Videos
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Wheaton College - Watson Fine Arts (6/05-6/14) |
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The Spongebob Musical Stageworks Arts (5/30-6/07) |
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Eureka Day Theatre Workshop of Nantucket (6/04-6/20) |
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The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton present AVTT/PTTN Boch Center (6/10-6/10) |
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Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo: Celebrate! Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (8/17-8/17) |
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Les Miserables Boston Opera House (6/09-6/21) |
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Renaissance String Quartet: Artistic Explosion Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (8/18-8/18) |
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Free Father's Day Concert New England Conservatory (6/21-6/21) |
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Kristin Hersh Payomet Performing Arts Center (7/18-7/18) |
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Cecile McLorin Salvant Payomet Performing Arts Center (6/14-6/14) |
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