Cry It Out is a well-done dramedy that suggests that we try harder to let life’s sweet moments linger.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre
Theater Review: “The Haunted Life”– The Lyricism of Jack Kerouac’s Formative Years
It’s Shakespeare in Lowell –the stage piled with ghostly corpses, the heroes all dead, the young bard in mourning.
Theater Review: “Murder for Two” — Homicide Made Hilarious
Driven by vibrant performances and exceptional design work, Murder for Two’s good-natured musical tale of murder makes it an ideal Halloween treat.
Theater Review: “Native Gardens” — A Flowering Feud
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.
Theater Review: “Villains’ Supper Club” — The Adventures of a Supermom
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.
Theater Review: “Lost Laughs” — The Rise and Fall of a Silent Star
Lost Laughs is an absorbing examination of the dark side of American celebrity.
Theater Review: “KNYUM” — Opening up to the World
KNYUM is unlike anything else New England theatre currently has to offer — in the best possible way.
Theater Review: A Soaring “Silent Sky” at MRT
I found myself almost wishing the dramatist had written a longer play (a rare desire coming from a theater critic).
Theater Review: The Remarkable “Royale” — More Than a Sports Story
The Royale launches the Merrimack Repertory Theatre season with a gloriously theatrical punch to the gut.
Theater Review: “My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend” — Simple and Profound
My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend is a joyous delight, an irresistible reminder that time flies.