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Playwright Ginger Lazarus set out to write a lesbian version of Rostand's CYRANO DE BERGERAC and ended up taking on the United States Army and its sorry history of abusing and harassing gays in the era of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." An intimate and intense evening of theater, BURNING at Boston Playwrights' Theatre features outstanding performances by Mal Malme and Jessica Webb, under the direction of Steven Bogart.

Virtuosic performances, perfectly orchestrated direction and exquisite period detail render the decadence and divinity beautifully in Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning 'Amadeus' at New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass.

Boston Playwrights' Theatre final new play of the season is Dan Hunter's LEGALLY DEAD, a dark comedy about a dysfunctional family deciding how to deal with its missing Dad. The wacky, scary characters are immensely entertaining, but you wouldn't want them on your family tree.

Gloucester Stage Company concludes its season of plays about our need for home and community with 1981 Pulitzer Prize-winner by Beth Henley. Solid directing and strong individual performances aren't quite enough to achieve liftoff, but wit and warmth abound.

Suffolk University and Boston Playwrights' Theatre present Robert Brustein's Mortal Terror, directed by Daniela Varon, closing October 2 at the Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, 525 Washington Street, Boston.

Suffolk University and Boston Playwrights' Theatre present Robert Brustein's Mortal Terror, directed by Daniela Varon from September 15 through October 2 at the Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, 525 Washington Street, Boston. The production will be available for press viewing on Saturday, September 17 at 8pm.

Suffolk University and Boston Playwrights' Theatre present Robert Brustein's Mortal Terror, directed by Daniela Varon from September 15 through October 2 at the Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, 525 Washington Street, Boston.

Suffolk University and Boston Playwrights' Theatre present Robert Brustein's Mortal Terror, directed by Daniela Varon from September 15 through October 2 at the Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, 525 Washington Street, Boston. The production will be available for press viewing on Saturday, September 17 at 8pm.

Suffolk University and Boston Playwrights' Theatre present Robert Brustein's Mortal Terror, directed by Daniela Varon from September 15 through October 2 at the Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, 525 Washington Street, Boston.

Stoneham Theatre presents The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Caitlin Lowans, with Ryan Landry and Molly Schreiber. Performances run from October 21-November 7: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm). Tickets: $38-$44 regular admission; senior discounts apply; all student tickets $20. Student/senior discount matinees available. [Special pay what you can performance on Thurs., October 21.] Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham. Wheelchair accessible. For advance tickets and information, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 (hours Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm) or log onto www.stonehamtheatre.org

Stoneham Theatre presents The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Caitlin Lowans, with Ryan Landry and Molly Schreiber. Performances run from October 21-November 7: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm). Tickets: $38-$44 regular admission; senior discounts apply; all student tickets $20. Student/senior discount matinees available. [Special pay what you can performance on Thurs., October 21.] Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham. Wheelchair accessible. For advance tickets and information, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 (hours Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm) or log onto www.stonehamtheatre.org

Mary Callanan brings many talents to the cabaret style musical revue on the New Rep stage, but lacks the 'it' factor to bring Sophie to life

Boston Playwrights' Theatre and Boston Children's Theatre collaborate to stage funny and heart-warming new adaption of the Dylan Thomas classic

Gloucester Stage production of Neil Simon's '60s sex farce holds up surprisingly well due to sincere performances and smart direction

Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Angels in America, has long been my favorite play. Although I had never seen it performed live, I loved the HBO film adaptation and could not imagine how the show would function onstage, where the quick location changes couldn't happen as easily as on film. I found my answer within the first fifteen minutes of Boston Theatre Works' production of the play.

Christopher Shinn's psychological drama delves into secrets, lies, and betrayals to explore the impact of wars, both public and private

Breakneck pace gives this earthbound stage adventure its wings

Neither bloody good nor bloody awful, Stoneham Theatre's new adaptation of the Bram Stoker classic needs an infusion of chills, clarity and climax