Merrimack Repertory Theatre

Theater Review: “A Woman of the World” — A Remarkable Relationship

May 27, 2021
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The “Real” Emily Dickinson never materializes, but the “Real” Mabel Loomis Todd does — and it’s a sometimes shocking and sad story.

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Theater Review: “Maytag Virgin” — Love Blossoms, Memorably

January 25, 2020
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Maytag Virgin accomplishes what it sets out to do and then some: it is a compelling two-hander about grief and romance that explores how the two emotions can intermingle.

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Theater Review: “Cambodian Rock Band” — The Rhythms of Betrayal

October 30, 2019
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At its best, Lauren Yee’s vibrant play with music offers a compelling exploration of survivor guilt, the urge for revenge, the deforming power of the past, and the impossibility of finding justice for crimes against humanity.

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Theater Review: “Tiny Beautiful Things” — A Little Anonymity Can Bring Us Closer Together

September 30, 2019
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At its best, Tiny Beautiful Things delves deep into demanding emotional territory without becoming sappy or maudlin.

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Theater Review: “Cry It Out” — The Power of Friendship

May 10, 2019
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Cry It Out is a well-done dramedy that suggests that we try harder to let life’s sweet moments linger.

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Theater Review: “The Haunted Life”– The Lyricism of Jack Kerouac’s Formative Years

April 6, 2019
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It’s Shakespeare in Lowell –the stage piled with ghostly corpses, the heroes all dead, the young bard in mourning.

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Theater Review: “Murder for Two” — Homicide Made Hilarious

October 30, 2018
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Driven by vibrant performances and exceptional design work, Murder for Two’s good-natured musical tale of murder makes it an ideal Halloween treat.

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Theater Review: “Native Gardens” — A Flowering Feud

September 17, 2018
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The show’s attempt at satire comes off as blunt and lecture-heavy at times, but the production still manages to be an engaging comedy of manners.

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Theater Review: “Villains’ Supper Club” — The Adventures of a Supermom

May 1, 2018
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The Villains’ Supper Club supplies an engaging and funny twist on the superhero mythos, plus a smart, refreshing look at the tribulations of working mothers.

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Theater Review: “Lost Laughs” — The Rise and Fall of a Silent Star

February 22, 2018
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Lost Laughs is an absorbing examination of the dark side of American celebrity.

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