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Theater Review: “Pacific Overtures” — A Civilization on the Brink of Change

June 10, 2019
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Pacific Overtures offers a history lesson — but it is an entertaining, moving, thought-provoking, and timely one.

Theater Commentary: An Open Letter — to the “Open Letter”

June 9, 2019
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The media big boys should be part of the discussion, if only because they have the resources to change the situation for the better.

Theater Review: “The Stone” — Nobody is Innocent

June 6, 2019
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This marvelous production pulls off a tricky balance — vibrant bursts of creative energy are put at the service of illuminating the thorny nature of memory and guilt.

Theater Review: “The Waverly Gallery” — A Powerful Look into a Descent into Dementia

June 5, 2019
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A splendid production of an impressive early effort from the talented writer Kenneth Lonergan.

Theater Review: “The View UpStairs” — Celebrating a Milestone

June 4, 2019
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As a vision of gay bonding, The View UpStairs exudes a wonderful in-your-face spirit.

Theater Review: “Hold These Truths” — Powerful Political Drama

June 3, 2019
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The play’s disparate elements have been blended into a riveting drama, energetically directed by Lisa Rothe, and nimbly performed by Joel de la Fuente.

Theater Review: “The Flamingo Kid” — An Amiable Throwback

May 30, 2019
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This new musical is charming and lively, but without some renovation its future life is in question.

Theater Review: “The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?” — Greek Tragedy, Updated to Shock

May 28, 2019
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Edward Albee’s provocative theatrical exercise is far trickier to realize onstage than it is to appreciate on paper.

Theater Review: “We Live in Cairo” — A Well-Intentioned But Amateurish Musical Take on The Arab Spring

May 24, 2019
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Do musicals with honorable intentions deserve a pass when it comes to quality?

Theater Commentary: The Boston Theater Critics Association — Still Evaluating?

May 16, 2019
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The BTCA should take action in support of #MeToo.

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