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Merrimack Repertory Theatre

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

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

By: David Greenham Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: A Woman of the World, David Greenham, Emily Dickinson, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Rebecca Gilman.

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

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.

By: Erik Nikander Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Audrey Cefaly, Maytag Virgin, Merrimack Repertory Theatre

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

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.

By: Bill Marx Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Cambodian Rock Band, Lauren Yee, Marti Lyons, Merrimack Repertory Theatre

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

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

By: Erik Nikander Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Cheryl Strayed, Erik Nikander, Jen Wineman, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things

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

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

By: Erik Nikander Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Cry It Out, Erik Nikander, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Molly Smith Metzler

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.

By: Jay Atkinson Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Jack Kerouac, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Sean Daniels, The Haunted Life

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.

By: Erik Nikander Filed Under: Featured, Review Tagged: Erik Nikander, Joe Kinosian, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Murder for Two, musical

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.

By: Erik Nikander Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Erik Nikander, Giovanna Sardelli, Karen Zacarías, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, NATIVE GARDENS

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.

By: Erik Nikander Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Lila Rose Kaplan, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Sean Daniels, The Villains' Supper Club

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.

By: Erik Nikander Filed Under: Featured, Review, Theater Tagged: Erik Nikander, Lost Laughs: The Slapstick Tragedy of Fatty Arbuckle, Merrimack Repertory Theatre

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