Reviewing Theater From Broadway to Beyond the Fringe since 1994
2023 was not only the year that the COVID masks literally came off in theaters (although with the recent spike in cases, they’re wisely coming back on in some venues), it also saw a minimizing of COVID-related cancellations thanks to a downturn in cases and an explosion of understudies for critical roles. It was also…
‘Real Women Have Curves: The Musical.’ Music & lyrics by Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez, book by Lisa Loomer. Directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo. Music Supervisor Nadia DiGiallonardo; Music direction by Robeto Sinha. Scenic design by Arnulfo Maldonado. Costume design by Wilberth Gonzalez and Paloma Young. Lighting design by Natasha Katz. Sound design by Walter…
Midwinter Revels: The Feast of Fools: A Medieval Celebration of the Solstice – Written and Directed by Patrick Swanson and Debra Wise.; Musical Direction by Elijah Botkin; Choreography by Susan Dibble; Set Design by Jeremy Barnett; Sound Design by Bill Winn; Lighting Design by Jeff Adelberg; Costume Design by Heidi A. Hermiller; Presented by Revels,…
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” – Written by Edward Albee. Directed by Ben Delatizky. Presented by Theater UnCorked at the BCA Plaza Black Box Theatre, 539 Tremont St., Boston, December 6–10, 2023 by Mike Hoban Theatergoers looking for an antidote to the multiple versions of A Christmas Carol or the endless stream of holiday-themed programming…
