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Theater Review: The Peterborough Players Stage a “Seagull” That Soars

July 25, 2013
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The Peterborough Players have put together a “Seagull” that floats elegantly on nineteenth-century Russian and twenty-first-century American wings, simultaneously bright and dark.

Theater Review: A Few Thoughts on Williamstown Theatre Festival’s “Pygmalion”

July 24, 2013
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Surely the lesson of “Pygmalion” is that Eliza should never look back. She doesn’t need to.

Theater Review: Chaim Potok’s “The Chosen” — Brought Memorably to Life on Stage

July 23, 2013
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The agile hand of adaptor and director Aaron Posner has given us a production of Chaim Potok’s novel “The Chosen” that our children and grandchildren must see.

Theater Review: “Pygmalion” at the Williamstown Theatre Festival — An Extraordinary Evening

July 19, 2013
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This production of “Pygmalion” is also a case study in how an accomplished director –- former Huntington Theatre Company director Nicholas Martin – weaves every part of his team into a seamless whole.

Fuse Theater News: “Pygmalion” at Williamstown Theatre Festival — A Perfect Evening

July 19, 2013
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The Williamstown Theatre Festival production of G.B. Shaw’s 100-year-old classic, “Pygmalion” – which only plays nine more performances – delivers an evening of superb theater on all levels.

Fuse News: Arts and Culture Tips — What Will Light Your Fire This Week

July 18, 2013
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, and film that’s coming up this week.

Fuse News: Who Will Fight for the Survival of Arts Education in Our Schools?

July 18, 2013
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Efforts to ensure that arts education is a significant part of our schools is not the kind of glamorous activity that prys dollars out of the wallets of donors or drums up tourism.

Theater Reviews: The Summer of the Diva in the Berkshires

July 17, 2013
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Two current productions in the Berkshires — “Master Class” and “Hapgood” — feature excellent performances from powerful and accomplished actresses.

Theater Review: CSC’s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” — A Cuddly Pair of Rats

July 16, 2013
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The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s production of “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” is spunky and engaging — but the play is spun in one direction, away from its weird edginess.

Concert/Film Review: “West Side Story” On the Big Screens at Tanglewood

July 15, 2013
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To my ears, the Boston Symphony Orchestra—supplemented by saxophones, guitar, and mandolin—sounded overblown and unbalanced, oddly tinny at times (perhaps because of the amplification), glorious at others.

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