A.R.T Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L. Page are at the helm of this well-meaning but irritating revival.
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Theater Review: “Sabina” — The Compelling Force of a Female Mind
The musical’s book, lyrics, and score are strong enough to warrant productions elsewhere.
Theater Review: New Rep’s “Oliver!” — Less Boundless Energy, Please
The spirit of Oliver! explodes on stage here, and that is a credit to the ambitions of this company.
Theater Review: The Wives of Henry VIII Reclaim History in “Six” at the A.R.T.
The new pop musical tells the oft-told tale of uxoricide from the women’s perspective.
Theater Review: “Rock and Roll Man” — Ambitious Musical Fun
If you enjoy singing and dancing in your theater seat to the sound of good music while learning a bit about American cultural history and its personalities, you will enjoy this show.
Theater Review: Not So “ExtraOrdinary”
This musical hodgepodge at the American Repertory Theater could be called ‘Let’s Sing About Me (and Me, and Then More About Me).’
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.
Film Review: “Momma Mia! Here We Go Again” — Momma Mia!! 2!!
I made a pledge last week to compromise my movie going, and in a silly, humiliating way.
Film Review: An Insouciant Double Bill — Rita Hayworth meets Fred Astaire
Womanizing Astaire grasps that Rita is the loveliest catch of all, and a keeper, in this musical treat.
Book Review: “Big Deal — Bob Fosse and Dance in the American Musical”
Big Deal differs from other Bob Fosse biographies in its focus on the dances themselves.