This revival of 1776 tries to strike a culture wars balance, celebrating the country’s commitment to independence while also here and there skewering the idealized images and blatant hypocrisies of America’s patriarchal founders.
David Greenham
Theater Review: “The Inheritance” — Confronting the Unthinkable
As National Pride Month begins, The Inheritance is a powerful way to honor and remember the impossible journey so many have taken to win the right to simply be themselves in public.
Theater Review: “Ain’t Misbehavin’” — The Joint is Really Jumpin’
This sizzling production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ is one of those one-of-a kind of experiences that we all long for in the theater.
Theater Review: “The Christmas Revels 2021” — As Usual, Rising in Song
Once again,under challenging circumstances, the Revels cast and crew has pulled off a rousing good show.
Arts Feature: Favorite Stage Productions of 2021
Our theater critics pick some of the outstanding productions in a year mangled by COVID.
Theater Review: GSC’s “Think of Me Tuesday’ — Local Heroes
Unfortunately, it’s becoming increasingly rare for Boston area theater companies to produce shows that are as deeply rooted in our local culture as this one.
Theater Review: “Wild Horses” — Musical Adventures
Wild Horses is a sort of hybrid of familiar coming-of-age stories: Little Women meets Summer of ’42, with a dollop of Stand By Me tossed in for intrigue.
Theater Review: “Reparations” — A Message Well Delivered
As the play ends, all four characters have a clear understanding of their marching orders. But will they — or we — act on them?
Film Review: “On Broadway” — A Love Letter to the Return to Normal
If the theater really mirrors life, then you can bet we’re in for some drastic changes and adjustments, even on Broadway.
Film Review: “Truman & Tennessee: an intimate conversation” — He Said, He Said
Truman & Tennessee is a meticulously researched and edited documentary about two gay men and their differing commitments to art.