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“Fun Home”‘s relevance not only lies in how it flawlessly interweaves three storylines that revolve around the same character, but how it dramatizes, with grace, humor, and pathos, a familiar human struggle — looking at our parents through adult eyes.
Chris Grace invites us to think about mortality with him, to learn something from his stories, and to share a few heartwarming laughs along the way.
Abigail C. Onwunali’s powerhouse performance is memorable, but the mechanics of Mfoniso Udofia’s play don’t always match the lead’s boundary-stretching strengths.
“Leopoldstadt” is one of Tom Stoppard’s most heartfelt and expansive works, its poignant storyline inspired by events in his own life.
Dramatist Lloyd Suh takes us on an inner journey by weaving silences into his script that encourage his characters (and us) to reflect and pause.
In “Fat Ham,” Black pain and repressed desire are transformed into a celebration of liberation and empowerment — once the villain du jour, the patriarchy, has been dispatched.
“Prayer for the French Republic” is of interest because it raises significant questions about faith during a hate-filled time.
The Lehman Trilogy is epic in its proportion and ambitions, so it is ironic that it sacrifices opportunities to probe troubling topics.
The Huntington Theatre Company’s co-production of Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s is spirited and sassy.
Theater Commentary: Boston Fall Theater Preview — Rinse and Repeat and Repeat and Repeat …
My hunch is that not only theater critics but audiences will find the parade of tried and true tiresome.
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