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Book Review: The ‘Papa’ of Male Modern Dance, Ted Shawn — A Story of Changing Norms

December 9, 2019
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In this new biography, Ted Shawn is on display in all his narcissism, paternalism, hypocrisy, originality, and the dedication to creative expression that set American modern dance on its way.

Concert Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band — Even Now, Still Evolving

December 8, 2019
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Each concert offered all that the Tedeschi Trucks Band  can do.

Theater Review: New Rep’s “Oliver!” — Less Boundless Energy, Please

December 8, 2019
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The spirit of Oliver! explodes on stage here, and that is a credit to the ambitions of this company.

Book Review: “A History of Philosophy” — An Excellent Tour for the Curious

December 7, 2019
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A.C. Grayling’s history is an excellent tour for the curious and a refresher for everyone who had Philosophy 101 and wants to remember why it was so moving at the time.

Arts Fuse Podcast #21: On Harold Bloom and New Orleans Jazz

December 6, 2019
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Arts Fuse writers Lucas Spiro and Matt Hanson discuss the late Harold Bloom.

Visual Arts Commentary: Pat Falco’s MOCK — A Resonant Statement about Boston’s Affordable Housing Crisis

December 6, 2019
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With MOCK, the artist has made made an exceptionally powerful statement, conceptually and physically, about Boston’s increasingly dire affordable housing predicament.

Film Review: “Knives and Skin” — Sensual, Surreal, Stunning

December 6, 2019
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Though the story’s events are set in the present, the Gen X music feels right, coming as it does from an era when fear, decadence, and moral hypocrisy also dominated our culture.

Opera Review: Antonio Salieri’s “Tarare” — A Startling Opera of Social Commentary

December 5, 2019
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Tarare is simply one of the most important operas of the Classic era, precisely because it challenges so many aspects of Classic-era “normality.” You won’t believe your ears.

Opera Review: BEMF’s “La storia di Orfeo” — A Musical Triumph

December 5, 2019
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I do not know how BEMF will ever top this. Bravo tutti!

Book Review: “Life Isn’t Everything: Mike Nichols, as remembered by 150 of his Closest Friends” — A Frothy, Gossip-filled Bauble

December 4, 2019
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If you are a fan of Mike Nichols’ large and elegant body of work, you’ll regret as I did that the authors did not take the time to create the kind of book he deserved.

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