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Book Review: “John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit” — A Sympathetic Look at a New England Aristocrat

April 27, 2016
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James Traub has admirably captured the man inside the public figure, giving us a complex view of a typical New England grandee.

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Theater Review: “Oh God” – Psychoanalysis Saves The World!

April 27, 2016
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Maureen Keiller and Will Lyman have performed numerous staged readings of Oh God and their intimate knowledge of the text shows.

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Film Preview: Death and Desire at the Circus — “Varieté” at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

April 26, 2016
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Varieté will be the tenth score composed by a Sheldon Mirowitz class and played by the Berklee Silent Film Orchestra.

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Book Review: Alvin Epstein’s “Dressing Room Stories” — Vivid Theater History

April 26, 2016
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Alvin Epstein’s recollections about his decades as a stage performer have been gathered in the form of tales abut what happened behind the scenes,.

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Film Review: Disney’s Revamped “Jungle Book” — A Remarkable Remake

April 25, 2016
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Those familiar with –and, like me, in love with — the 1967 animated Disney film, may fear (as I did) that the new version would substitute CGI for story.

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Concert Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Season Finale

April 25, 2016
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There’s an apparent level of trust between the BSO and its leader, best demonstrated by the spirited excellence of the orchestra’s playing of late.

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Restaurant Review: The Table — A Memorably Delicious Destination Location

April 25, 2016
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The Table is serving a nightly prix fixe menu that will win over the palates of the most finicky foodies.

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Film Review: “Elvis & Nixon” — Together Again

April 24, 2016
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Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon connect in their joint emotional poverty in this funny, charming, yet somewhat fluffy film.

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Dance Review: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Comes to Boston — Sensorial Satiation

April 24, 2016
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The latest show from the superb Hubbard Street Dance Chicago had something for all of the senses.

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Coming Attractions: April 24 through May 3 — What Will Light Your Fire This Week

April 24, 2016
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, dance, music, visual arts, and author events for the coming week.

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