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Christopher Caggiano

Theater Reviews: On Broadway, “Topdog” Sizzles While “Salesman” Slogs

In Broadway revivals, Topdog/Underdog is absolutely riveting, while Death of a Salesman feels forced and unconvincing.

By: Christopher Caggiano Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Arthur Miller, Christopher Caggiano, Corey Hawkins, Death of a Salesman, Kenny Leon, Khris Davis, McKinley Belcher III, Miranda Cromwell, Suzan-Lori-Parks, Topdog/Underdog, Wendell Pierce, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Theater Reviews: “Hangmen” and “American Buffalo” on Broadway — From the Gallows to the Gutter

Two dark comedies explore American and British subcultures far below the line of decency.

By: Christopher Caggiano Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: American Buffalo, Christopher Caggiano, David Mamet, Hangmen, Martin McDonagh

Theater Review: “The Minutes” on Broadway Beguiles and Befuddles

Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Letts’s new Broadway play features an intriguing premise and a shocking denouement.

By: Christopher Caggiano Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Christopher Caggiano, The Minutes, Tracy Letts

Arts Remembrance: Stephen Sondheim – Musical Theater Mourns the Passing of a Giant

Stephen Sondheim was the most influential musical-theater artist of the modern era. His death leaves a permanent hole in the art form and in the hearts of his fans.

By: Christopher Caggiano Filed Under: Commentary, Featured, Theater Tagged: Christopher Caggiano, Stephen-Sondheim

Arts Remembrance: Terrence McNally — Dramatist and Father of the Serious Contemporary Musical 

The late Terrence McNally was more than just a masterful playwright. He also forged new roads in musical theater.

By: Christopher Caggiano Filed Under: Featured, Theater Tagged: Christopher Caggiano, Robert Israel, Terrence McNally

Theater Review – “Gloria” Squanders an Iconic Life

The main problem with Gloria is its expository storytelling. Events are mostly announced and described rather than recreated.

By: Christopher Caggiano Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: American Repertory Theater, Christopher Caggiano, Diane Paulus, Gloria: A Life

Theater Feature: Best Stage Productions of 2019

Our theater critics pick some of the outstanding productions of the year.

By: Bill Marx Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Bill-Marx, Bob Israel, Christopher Caggiano, David Greenham, Erik Nikander

Theater Review: A Musical “Moby-Dick” Lumbers from its Seabed at the A.R.T.

Dave Malloy’s musical version of Moby-Dick shows promise, but he needs to trim plenty of blubber.

By: Christopher Caggiano Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: American Repertory Theater, Christopher Caggiano, Dave Malloy, Moby Dick: A Musical Reckoning

Theater Review: A Three-Hour “Bright Room Called Day” Befuddles at the Public Theater

Tony Kushner attempts a re-write of his first professional play. The results are decidedly mixed.

By: Christopher Caggiano Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: A Bright Room Called Day (Revisited), Christopher Caggiano, Tony Kushner

Theater Review: “Come From Away” — A Heartening Tale of Human Connection

Come From Away is more than just a rousing and heart-warming 100 minutes of theatrical entertainment. It’s a poignant reminder, and celebration, of what we’re all capable of as people.

By: Christopher Caggiano Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Broadway in Boston, Christopher Ashely., Christopher Caggiano

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