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Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Olney Theatre Center
by Jake Bridges - Sep 25, 2026

What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Olney Theatre Center? Traditionally, I would start with some kind of introduction that would quickly preview Olney Theatre Center’s regional premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT. I’d like to do something different and start by pulling focus to the fact that this is the long-standing theatre’s first production in the “radically renovated” Bernard Family Theatre.

Photos: John Rubinstein, Alysha Deslorieux, and More in THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026

All new production photos have been released from the second year of THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour, ahead of the tour’s opening at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, MI. Check out the photos here!

Interview: Theatre Life with Ro Boddie
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 18, 2026

Today’s subject Ro Boddie is currently living his theatre life onstage playing the role of Toledo in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at Round House Theatre. The show plays through October 18th and is the opener to the company’s 50th season. Ro has performed many times at Round House Theatre over the years. Past credits include Sally & Tom, Topdog/Underdog, The Mountaintop, Radio Golf, The Tempest, A Boy and His Soul, and Master Harold…and the Boys.

Interview: Theatre Life with Trevor Nunn
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 17, 2026

Today’s subject Trevor Nunn is most definitely one of the most versatile directors to ever work in the theatre. Through his long and distinguished career, he has helmed some of the biggest theatre events to ever hit the stage on both sides of the Atlantic. He is currently living his theatre life as the director The Score which is currently running at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) through October 25th at Harman Hall.

Review: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Round House Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Sep 17, 2026

Amid August Wilson’s ambitious and towering 10-play American Century Cycle, each one representing a different decade in the Black experience, “Ma Rainey’s Black Botton,” set in 1920s blues recording studio, is perhaps most dynamic.

Review: Step Afrika!’s THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR at Arena Stage
by Audrey Cahak - Sep 14, 2026

What did our critic think of THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR at Arena Stage?

Photos: First Look at THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos of Dance Company Step Afrika!'s The Fruits of our Labor, the opening production of Arena Stages 2026/27 season!

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & More Lead R. Scott Reedy's Boston Summer Theatre Picks
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 16, 2026

Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Olney Theatre Center
by Itai Yasur - Jul 7, 2026

Love and Murder are served summer-stock style in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Olney Theatre Center. See what our critic had to say.

Review: PLEASE UNDERESTIMATE ME at Olney Theatre Center
by Itai Yasur - Jun 15, 2026

Carla Hall delivers her signature flavor in new, autobiographical, one-person play. See what our critic had to say.

Review: INDECENT at 1st Stage
by Jake Bridges - Jun 7, 2026

What did our critic think of INDECENT at 1st Stage?

Interview: Theatre Life with Melanie Field
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 4, 2026

Today’s subject Melanie Field is currently living her theatre life onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) playing the role of Emilia in Othello. The production is helmed by STC’s Artistic Director Simon Godwin and runs through June 28th at Harman Hall.

Review: OTHELLO at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Jun 1, 2026

The Shakespeare Theatre Company has had a rich history of stars lured to its stage — not just to sell tickets through big names. The actors nearly always deliver — and the company attracts them because of the quality and rigor it retains.

Photos: Wendell Pierce Stars in OTHELLO at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Othello, by William Shakespeare and directed by Simon Godwin, starring Wendell Pierce, is now playing at Shakespeare Theatre Company. Check out all new photos here!

Review: PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre
by Jake Bridges - May 11, 2026

What did our critic think of PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre?

Review: I & YOU: THE MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center
by Pamela Roberts - Apr 29, 2026

I & You: The Musical, premiering at Olney Theatre Center, is ambitious. It’s full of tremendous verve, emotion and promise. But it’s not without flaws.

Interview: Theatre Life with Lauren M. Gunderson
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 23, 2026

Today’s subject Lauren M. Gunderson is a prime example of an artist living her theatre life to the absolute fullest. She has had the honor of being the most produced playwright in this country three times and shows so signs of letting up with her always superb creative output. One of her latest projects is the world premiere of  I And You The Musical which is in performance at Olney Theatre Center through May 24th. The show is based on her play of the same name, which was part of a Rolling world premiere that played at Olney Theatre Center in 2015.

Review: YOUNG AMERICANS at 1st Stage
by Doug Poms - Apr 14, 2026

Young Americans, the thought-provoking and entertaining play by Lauren Yee about the American immigrant experience is currently in performances at 1st Stage through April 26.

Interview: Theatre Life with Kokayi
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 9, 2026

Today’s subject Kokayi is currently living his theatre life as the composer of John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest at Mosaic Theater Company. The show runs through May 3rd at Atlas Performing Arts Center in their Sprenger Theatre space.

Review: YOUNG JOHN LEWIS: PRODIGY OF PROTEST at Mosaic Theater Company
by Jake Bridges - Mar 30, 2026

What did our critic think of YOUNG JOHN LEWIS: PRODIGY OF PROTEST at Mosaic Theater Company?