Robert Israel

Theater Review: A Tepid “Fall”

June 1, 2018
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Fall’s conflict is presented with insufficient power; its domestic tragedy is not propelled along its inevitably troubling course.

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Theater Interview: “Fall” — Probing Arthur Miller’s Secret

May 11, 2018
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Why has Bernard Weinraub chosen this secretive chapter of Miller’s life as fodder for his play?

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Theater Review: “The Sound of Music” — A Robust Revival

May 4, 2018
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A resplendent and spirited revival of The Sound of Music in downtown Boston.

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Theater News: IRNE Awards @ 22 — The Theater Bug, Renewed

April 24, 2018
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But, amidst all this excitement, there was an undertow of concern in the crowd at this year’s IRNE Awards.

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Theater Review: “The Humans” — Americans in Limbo

March 16, 2018
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In The Humans, Stephen Karam suggests that America can be a heaven that, in a moment, might flip into hell.

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Opera Preview: Boston Lyric Opera’s “Threepenny Opera” — A Reflection of Brutal Times

March 12, 2018
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“You can be certain that when the show begins and you hear “Mack the Knife,” the choreography will suggest scenes of slashing and murdering.”

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Theater Review: “Every Brilliant Thing” — The Weight of the World

March 12, 2018
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Adrianne Krstansky, a marvelous actress, understandably exhibits signs of the strain of having to carry the entire production on her shoulders.

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Remembrance: Larry Coen — An Irreplaceable Boston Actor

February 3, 2018
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The late Larry Coen was a mainstay in Boston theater.

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Theater Review: “Hear Word! Nigerian Woman Talk True” — Speaking Truth to Power

February 2, 2018
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Despite its drawbacks, this is a powerful production that speaks to what is happening today.

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Classical Music Interview: Yvonne Lam of Eighth Blackbird — Stirring Virtuosos

January 29, 2018
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When it comes to helping artists make a living, social media turns out to be a mixed blessing.

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