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Theater Review: “Steve” — A Comedy about Mid-Life Crisis

March 13, 2018
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Steve is a satisfyingly genial comedy that brings up, but then darts quickly away from, serious issues.

Theater Review: “Orlando” — Asking What Gender Really Means

March 13, 2018
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There is much to love in this Lyric Stage Company production and I recommend it highly.

Concert Review: Boston Musica Viva’s Annual Family Concert

March 12, 2018
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Musically, everything clicked in Boston Musica Viva’s annual Family Concert.

Opera Preview: Boston Lyric Opera’s “Threepenny Opera” — A Reflection of Brutal Times

March 12, 2018
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“You can be certain that when the show begins and you hear “Mack the Knife,” the choreography will suggest scenes of slashing and murdering.”

Concert Review: Chorus pro Musica’s “Together”

March 12, 2018
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Throughout the night, CpM music director Jamie Kirsch kept tempos lively and never lost sight of the overarching shape of each of the evening’s big pieces.

Theater Review: “Every Brilliant Thing” — The Weight of the World

March 12, 2018
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Adrianne Krstansky, a marvelous actress, understandably exhibits signs of the strain of having to carry the entire production on her shoulders.

Dance Review: Boston Ballet – Revisiting

March 12, 2018
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What a treat to see choreographers of different generations concentrating on ballet itself and asking the audience to appreciate what ballet can do.

Coming Attractions: March 11 through 27 — What Will Light Your Fire

March 11, 2018
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual arts, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.

Theater Review: “Guards at the Taj” — The Price of Possibility

March 10, 2018
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Dramatist Rajiv Joseph probes the gentle sides of masculinity as well as the intertwined power of beauty and terror.

Rethinking the Repertoire #18 — Max Bruch’s Symphony no. 3

March 10, 2018
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Max Bruch’s music is smart, strong, crafty, and, often, quite endearing.

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