Reviewing theater from Broadway to the Fringe since 1994
‘Oedipus el Rey’ comes to Boston with a production by The Huntington Theatre. Helmed by Artistic Director Loretta Greco, the production features costumes by Alex Jaeger, whose designs grace not only stages around the country but also cinema and television screens.
“Must-See” is a grossly overused word in theater reviews these days, but if there’s a show this year that merits that mantle, it’s When Playwrights Kill, now playing at the Huntington.
Initiated by the Huntington Theatre, the Ufot Family Cycle is a massive undertaking by the Boston theater community. Across nine plays and three generations, Mfoniso Udofia’s series examines both the intimate life of one family and the expansive reach of the African diaspora.
‘We Had A World’ — Written by Joshua Harmon. Directed by Keira Fromm. Scenic Design by Courtney O’Neill; Costume Design by Izumi Inaba; Lighting Design by Tyler Micoleau; Sound Design and Original Music by Melanie Chen Cole, Presented by The Huntington at Wimberly Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St., Boston through March 15. By Shelley…
