Robert Israel
Mary Oliver’s poetic vision reaches back to the American transcendentalists: it encourages us, by demanding that we pay attention to our now threatened natural world, to find a moral compass.
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Diane Williams’s brusque vision of a perverse life force mesmerizes.
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Leonard Cohen reinforces this dedication to lyricism with striking humility in his final book.
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This musical hodgepodge at the American Repertory Theater could be called ‘Let’s Sing About Me (and Me, and Then More About Me).’
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This is an opportunity to take in the early stirrings of Tennessee Williams’ talent as a playwright.
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Given what Olga Tokarczuk is curious about, it is not surprising that her book serves up its share of goofy humor.
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The Black Clown commands the vastness of the Loeb’s stage with an enviable energy.
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There are 170 recipes in King Solomon’s Table . Joan Nathan, a sort of culinary archeologist, tracks down the details of their origins to Biblical times.
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A newly published book of translations and two upcoming Boston-area stage productions confirms the enduring elemental power of Federico García Lorca.
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Theater Commentary: Jukebox Musicals — The Trend Continues, Alas
Producers are tapping into a specific demographic: predominantly white audiences that are flush and who crave the thrill of hearing – and seeing – their favorite tunes performed live.
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