Review
Nothing, until the very end of the opera, is ever settled or, even, as it seems: this is psychological musical drama writ large and graphically.
Theater Review: Cut and Slash Done With Panache — Lyric Stage Delivers a High-Caliber “Sweeney Todd”
To darken a story that already hinges on rape, murder, and cannibalism takes some doing, but the edgy Lyric Stage production pulls it off.
The Drop‘s characterizations never go beyond hapless noir archetypes, but sharp dialogue, superb performances, and the unpredictable convolutions of the plot keep the viewer on edge.
The fourth edition of Boston Calling boasted the music festival’s strongest lineup to date and the performances did not disappoint.
As expected, Expedition to the End of the World is visually stunning. The problem is that we needed to see more of the world and hear less yakking from the humans who inhabit it.
When it comes to race relations, America has a lot on its plate — there is no good reason to serve leftovers.
Camerata Pacifica does right by John Harbison. And when it comes to Beethoven’s music for cello and piano, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexander Melnikov are tops.
If you’ve still got your collegiate cynicism, Steely Dan is still the perfect band to feed it.
Music Commentary: Brian Wilson’s Legacy Thrives — 2026 Reissues Reviewed