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Theater Review: “The Bluest Eye” — Pieces of a Classic
Dramatist Lydia R. Diamond makes an honorable effort to adapt Toni Morrison’s novel to the stage, but with mixed results.
Theater Review: “Tales of Chelm” — Who Is Wise?
In our intersectional age, the stories of the fools of Chelm belong on the shelves of any child with a taste for the ridiculous and — with the clarity of kids — an ability to see through self-delusion.
Theater Review: “Kimberly Akimbo” Is Heart-Rending and Life-Affirming
The new musical by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire is a show that everyone who believes in the artistic future and emotional power of the American musical will want to see.
Theater Review: “The Christmas Revels 2021” — As Usual, Rising in Song
Once again,under challenging circumstances, the Revels cast and crew has pulled off a rousing good show.
Arts Feature: Favorite Stage Productions of 2021
Our theater critics pick some of the outstanding productions in a year mangled by COVID.
Author Interview: “Embattled” — Can Ancient Greek Myths Help Us Resist Tyranny?
“By cultivating our capacity for empathetic critical inquiry, Greek myths caution us against entertainers, pundits, politicians, and journalists who are trying to inflame our anger and fear.”
Theater Review: “Witness” — An Antique Virtual Voyage
By all means, explore history’s tragedies on stage — virtual or otherwise. But always keep a sharp, invigorating eye on the present’s tragedies-in-the-making.
Arts Remembrance: Stephen Sondheim – Musical Theater Mourns the Passing of a Giant
Stephen Sondheim was the most influential musical-theater artist of the modern era. His death leaves a permanent hole in the art form and in the hearts of his fans.
Theater Review: “The Last Five Years” — Time-Tripping Through Scenes From a Marriage
Leigh Barrett’s staging reflects a clear-eyed understanding of the power of the material’s simplicity, which makes The Last Five Years an exceptional musical experience: thought-provoking as well as captivating.