The production strikes a fine balance between comedy and seriousness, public and private concerns, bringing a complex and compelling play to vibrant life.
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Theater Review: “Steel Magnolias” — Female Bonding
Over thirty years after it premiered, the script remains touching and funny, with the added merit that it provides a refreshing respite from the sour discourse of 2019.
Cultural Commentary: Arts Criticism — An Embarrassment of Whiteness
Can anyone — with a straight face — argue that our largely white critical contingent in Boston is interested in generating hard hitting debate, controversy, and unconventional ideas?
Theater Reviews: “Because of Winn Dixie” in Connecticut and “The Lightning Thief” in Boston
Two new musicals aimed at young audiences: One sings, the other yowls
Theater Review: “Morning’s at Seven” — Ensemble Excellence
This production of Morning’s at Seven is a celebration of Peterborough’s theatrical family as much as it is the depiction of a fictional one.,/em>
Television Review: “Right Now” — Comedy in Jeopardy
Aziz Ansari does get laughs throughout his set, but the tone of Right Now begins and ends on a note of sobriety.
Theater Review: “Dear Evan Hansen” in Boston is Broadway-Worthy
The touring company of Dear Evan Hansen is every bit as good as its Broadway counterpart.
Theater Review: “Selling Kabul” — Those Who Remain Behind
Selling Kabul poses many questions from the point of view of people seldom represented on the American stage.
Theater Review: “Rock and Roll Man” — Ambitious Musical Fun
If you enjoy singing and dancing in your theater seat to the sound of good music while learning a bit about American cultural history and its personalities, you will enjoy this show.
Theater Review: “A Raisin in the Sun” — A Great Evening of Theater
To see Raisin in the Sun in post-Obama America is to experience how a classic both remains emblematic of its time and changes resonance as time passes.