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Dance Review: “Significant Others: Dances for Family, Friends and Lovers” — Through the Lens of History

June 5, 2019
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In this piece, Peter DiMuro asks a vital question: how has history informed the ways we look at queerness today?

Book Review: “Exposed” — Between Two Incompatible Worlds

June 5, 2019
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Jean-Philppe Blondel’s books are especially praised by critics for their charm and smoothly-shaped prose.

Music Feature: From the Pews to the Streets — The Harmonizing Stars of Boston Celebrate 50 years

June 5, 2019
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As a capella singers, they have taken their musical ministry — and its repertoire of 500 songs — to streets, subway stations, picnics, community clean-ups, and anywhere else they might find an audience who appreciated a musical message.

Theater Review: “The Waverly Gallery” — A Powerful Look into a Descent into Dementia

June 5, 2019
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A splendid production of an impressive early effort from the talented writer Kenneth Lonergan.

Concert Review: Juventas New Music’s “Pride: Hand in Hand”

June 5, 2019
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The six pieces hailed from various corners of the country and examined a wide range of expressive and social viewpoints.

Theater Review: “The View UpStairs” — Celebrating a Milestone

June 4, 2019
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As a vision of gay bonding, The View UpStairs exudes a wonderful in-your-face spirit.

Theater Review: “Hold These Truths” — Powerful Political Drama

June 3, 2019
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The play’s disparate elements have been blended into a riveting drama, energetically directed by Lisa Rothe, and nimbly performed by Joel de la Fuente.

Television Review: “Deadwood: The Movie” — History’s Train Pulls into the Station

June 3, 2019
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Of course, history has not come to Deadwood to douse the smoldering embers of the past, but to supply more kindling.

Classical CD Reviews: François-Xavier Roth conducts Mahler, Mariss Jansons conducts Schumann & Schubert, and Daniel Lippel plays Steve Reich

June 3, 2019
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François-Xavier Roth’s Mahler offers plenty of personality and ideas; there’s nothing on Mariss Jansons’ disc that’s really worth your time; guitarist Daniel Lippel draws out Steve Reich’s lyrical qualities.

Coming Attractions: June 2 through 18 — What Will Light Your Fire

June 2, 2019
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual art, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.

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