American Repertory Theater

Stage Commentary: Making Boston Theater Magical Again?

July 24, 2018
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Diverting the resources of Boston’s regional theaters into the casino of Broadway undercuts the ideals that launched the regional theater movement.

Theater Review: “Jagged Little Pill” — A Relevant and Rocking Brew

May 30, 2018
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In the end, Jagged Little Pill manages to spotlight multiple modern problems while making us care about its characters.

Theater Review: Playing “The White Card”

March 7, 2018
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The White Card‘s examination of white philanthropy and racism stays well within the comfort zone.

Theater Review: “Hear Word! Nigerian Woman Talk True” — Speaking Truth to Power

February 2, 2018
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Despite its drawbacks, this is a powerful production that speaks to what is happening today.

Theater Review: Bedlam’s “Sense & Sensibility” — Theatrical Nirvana

December 21, 2017
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All of the pieces – and some of them are quite odd and incongruent – come together in Sense & Sensibility to become one.

Theater Review: “WARHOLCAPOTE” — Listening to Icons

September 27, 2017
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WARHOLCAPOTE is a breezy, 90 minute tribute to American pop and gossip.

Theater Review: “Burn All Night” — Party Like It’s 1999

August 25, 2017
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Burn all Night is a pretty damp squib coming from one of the country’s major regional theaters.

Theater Review: “Arrabal” — The Triumph of the Tango

May 20, 2017
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In essence, Arrabal is a celebration of Argentina’s wonderful dance tradition, the Tango.

Theater Review: “The Night of the Iguana” — A Creature Feature

March 4, 2017
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The ART presents a staid production of Tennessee Williams’ talky chamber play about wanderers struggling to be released from their pain.

Theater Review: “Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women” — An Evening of Powerful Journeys

February 2, 2017
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This is a script with an exquisite sense of balance; Trans Scripts, Part I is thoughtful, informative, honest, and playful, all at once.

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