by R. Scott Reedy - April 02, 2026
As Dionne Warwick took the stage at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton recently, before she had sung a single word, she was met by a rousing standing ovation. It was clear from the get-go that the capacity audience knew they were in the presence of a legend....
by R. Scott Reedy - March 22, 2026
What did our critic think of SUFFS at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...
by R. Scott Reedy - March 18, 2026
Playwright Jordan Harrison’s 2025 drama “The Antiquities” – being given a fine New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company at the Roberts Studio Theatre in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts through March 28 – uses history to explore where things went wrong....
by R. Scott Reedy - March 13, 2026
What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Greater Boston Stage Company?...
by R. Scott Reedy - March 10, 2026
Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1960 novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” about the fictional small town of Maycomb, Alabama, in the Depression-era South grappling with violence and racial inequality, along with issues of class, courage, and compassion, is a classic of modern American literature...
by R. Scott Reedy - March 01, 2026
What did our critic think of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Apollinaire Theatre Company?...
by R. Scott Reedy - February 24, 2026
At this time last year, the American Repertory Theater was premiering a stirring new dramatic adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” by actor and playwright Kate Hamill, which moved back and forth between King Odysseus and Queen Penelope during a three-hour production with two intermissions....
by Marc Savitt - February 16, 2026
In the past, I have compared the 10x10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL to dining at a Tapas restaurant, and it is. The production offers theatre goers a variety of content in small sized servings, to explore, share, and shake off a bit of mid-winter blues in anticipation of the bountiful season ahead. You may see...
by R. Scott Reedy - February 16, 2026
Louisa May Alcott’s novel “Little Women” has proven so enduringly popular since it was first published in 1868 that it has been turned into two plays, a musical, an opera, 11 different feature films and TV movies, three Japanese anime versions, and even a 12-part Korean streaming series....
by R. Scott Reedy - February 13, 2026
What did our critic think of THE MODERATE at Central Square Theater?...
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Fate plays its hand in this fresh, intimate staging of Audrey Cefaly's romantic comedy, featuring original songs by Matthew M. Nielson and directed for The...
Written by Kevin CironeDirected by Michelle AguillonJake hosts a successful online podcast that combines gaming and sharing viewpoints on everything from pop culture to politics....
A Virtual Concert by The Umbrella Stage CompanyFeaturing:Jess AndraVanessa CalantropoDwayne P. MitchellKara Chu NelsonAnthony Pires, Jr.With original poetry by SarahMae and Xinef AfriamMusic Directed by...
In the short play, "Scentsation" by Hortense Gerardo, and directed by Nancy Curran Willis, medical doctor Lily (Michelle Aguillon) learns her recent ex-partner (Dustin Teuber)...
Join us as we welcome back some of The Umbrella Stage Company's favorite alumni for a virtual mini-concert. Performing from their own homes, these familiar...
Written by Hortense Gerardo Directed by Michelle Aguillon Starring Naomi Ibasitas, Ankur Singh, and Shani Farrell In this streamed production, Angela invites Blaine and Chet...
March 18, 8PM@Home Coffee HouseA Virtual CabaretJoin The Umbrella Stage Company for a special Women's History Month edition of our @Home Coffee House virtual cabaret...
A Special Black History Month Edition in collaboration with The Robbins House Thursday February 25th at 8 pm Directed by Barbara Pierre Accompanied by David...
Join The Umbrella Stage Company for Holidays Under The Umbrella, a festive virtual music event in which some of our favorite performers from past seasons...
Join us as we welcome back some of The Umbrella's favorite alumni for a virtual mini-concert. Performing from their own homes, these familiar faces will...
November 12, 8PMRestricted Capacity: RSVP REQUIREDAsian/American in Harvard SquareWritten by Rosanna Yamagiwa AlfaroDirected by Michelle AguillonAsian/American in Harvard Square is a series of vignettes focusing...
NEW VIRTUAL CABARET SERIES! Join us as we welcome back some of The Umbrella Stage Company's favorite alumni for a virtual mini-concert. Talented performers including...
NEW PLAY PREMIERE!In this engaging new family drama written for virtual performance, Jason aspires to make a presence online with his unboxing videos. He is...
NEW VIRTUAL CABARET SERIES! Join us as we welcome back some of The Umbrella Stage Company's favorite alumni for a virtual mini-concert. The talented Jess...
In the midst of COVID-19, 82-year-old Henry is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Referred by his doctor for nutrition education, Henry reluctantly starts weekly meetings...
Based on the book by Natalie Babbitt, which also inspired a 2002 Disney movie, this magical, musical adventure is fun for the whole family and...
Winner of both the Pulitzer and the Tony Award, August Wilson's FENCES is a true American masterpiece. Deeply affecting and a profound theatrical experience, FENCES...
The grand opening production in The Umbrella Stage Company's newly constructed mainstage theater in Concord Center is a moment to celebrate ... and 42nd STREET...
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Marx and Robert LopezBook by Jeff WhittyDirected by Brian BorutaMusic Directed by James MurphyChoreographed by Lara Finn Winner of the...
By Susan KimAdapted from the Novel by Amy TanProduced by Brian BorutaDirected by Michelle AguillonTHE JOY LUCK CLUB tells the story of four older Chinese-American...
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