Review

Theater Review: “The Bridges of Madison County” — Waterlogged

May 9, 2017
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The talented SpeakEasy Stage ensemble offers enough harmonious pizazz to make up for the musical ‘s erotic fizzle.

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Book Review: “Shake It Up” — Great American Writing on Rock and Pop

May 8, 2017
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On the whole, this anthology, along with igniting discussions about sins of omission, will make for entertaining browsing.

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Concert Review: The Heroics of Pianist Marc-André Hamelin

May 8, 2017
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Few in the business proffer the same fusion of near-unbelievable chops/technique with an acute musical sensitivity that encourages near-miracles.

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Concert Review: Boston Lyric Opera’s “Le Nozze di Figaro”

May 7, 2017
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By opting to set Figaro as a straight comedy, Cucchi’s production glossed over the opera’s subversive edge.

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Film Review: Round-up of the 15th IFFBoston — A Banner Year

May 6, 2017
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The IFFBoston somehow gets even better with each incarnation.

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Film Review: “A Dark Song” — An Occult Foray into Quiet Horror

May 5, 2017
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A Dark Song’s terror lies in its slow, intense build and its overarching sense of doom.

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Music Review: Notes from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

May 5, 2017
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The Fest’s music is mostly about audience participation — whether it’s dancing, sing-a-longs, or shouts of call-and-response.

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Dance Review: Short Story Long — Boston Ballet’s “The Sleeping Beauty”

May 4, 2017
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This Sleeping Beauty teaches the audience that fussy costumes and wigs and long-winded storytelling are the apex of ballet.

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Theater Review: “The Gift Horse” — A Dramatic Contender

May 4, 2017
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Lydia R. Diamond’s dialogue is funny and cutting; when it needs to it digs deep, mining gems of psychological insight.

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Theater Review: “My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend” — Simple and Profound

May 3, 2017
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My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend is a joyous delight, an irresistible reminder that time flies.

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