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Theater Review: Stephen Sondheim’s “Here We Are” — The Canon Is Complete

December 16, 2023
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As satisfying as this incomplete work is — much like Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” — we can still regret not being able to experience the completed work.

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Theater Commentary: George Takei’s “Allegiance” — Taking Yanks to Task

January 16, 2023
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George Takei’s musical, Allegiance, projects American democracy as it might have become.

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Theater Review: Revisionist Revival of “1776” Hits Broadway with a Thud

November 7, 2022
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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

May 9, 2022
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The musical’s book, lyrics, and score are strong enough to warrant productions elsewhere.

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Theater Review: New Rep’s “Oliver!” — Less Boundless Energy, Please

December 8, 2019
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The spirit of Oliver! explodes on stage here, and that is a credit to the ambitions of this company.

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Theater Review: The Wives of Henry VIII Reclaim History in “Six” at the A.R.T.

August 27, 2019
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The new pop musical tells the oft-told tale of uxoricide from the women’s perspective.

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Theater Review: “Rock and Roll Man” — Ambitious Musical Fun

July 13, 2019
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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.

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Theater Review: Not So “ExtraOrdinary”

November 19, 2018
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This musical hodgepodge at the American Repertory Theater could be called ‘Let’s Sing About Me (and Me, and Then More About Me).’

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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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Film Review: “Momma Mia! Here We Go Again” — Momma Mia!! 2!!

August 12, 2018
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I made a pledge last week to compromise my movie going, and in a silly, humiliating way.

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