Review: THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS, Rose Theatre
by Niamh Jones
- Feb 9, 2024
Onjali Q. Raúf’s The Boy at the Back of the Class has become a widely read novel since its publication in 2018. The book, and recently adapted play, tells the story of refugee boy Ahmet arriving at a London primary school and having to integrate into the Year Five class. Adapted by Nick Ahad, the play is told from the perspective of a fellow classmate of Ahmet’s, Alexa, as she and her friends learn about refugees and the trails that they face.
7th Annual Coretta Scott King Tribute Concert Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 6, 2024
New England Conservatory (NEC) invites the public to join a poignant musical tribute to Coretta Scott King's 'Life. Love. Legacy.' The 7th Annual Coretta Scott King Tribute Concert is a moving celebration co-curated by NEC’s Black Student Union and Castle of our Skins
Brandy Clark Wins Best Americana Performance At 66th GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major
- Feb 5, 2024
Brandy Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards for her song “Dear Insecurity,” featuring 10x GRAMMY-winner Brandi Carlile—Clark's first GRAMMY win. Clark also performed the song during the GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony, accompanied by SistaStrings.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET by New Adventures at Center Theatre Group
by Andrew Child
- Feb 5, 2024
Matthew Bourne has certainly crafted a “New Adventure” under the title Romeo and Juliet. Purists may come up empty-handed if they mine the kaleidoscopic geometry of the mesmerizing opening sequence for any semblance of “Two households, both alike in dignity”.
Review: LA COCINA at Loft Ensemble
by Evan Henerson
- Feb 2, 2024
The high wire act that is Tony Meneses’ play LA COCINCA is a feat that companies of greater capabilities than Loft Ensemble might not pull off. There are 19 performers barreling across that stage, dispatching orders, picking up plates, whisking, saucing, grilling and doing all the other things that we hungry oblivious patrons don’t see.
SHUCKED Composer Brandy Clark Confirms Spring Headline Tour
by Michael Major
- Jan 26, 2024
Brandy Clark will continue to tour through this spring including newly confirmed headline shows at Birmingham's The Lyric Theatre, Atlanta's Variety Playhouse, Wilmington's Brooklyn Arts Center, and more. Clark composed the music and lyrics for the hit new musical comedy, Shucked, with her longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally.
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