Reviewing Theater From Broadway to Beyond the Fringe since 1994
Every so often, one sees a performance that’s so breathtakingly artful that it’s hard to describe. A Khmer Swan Lake, created by the Angkor Dance Troupe, is one of them, presenting a gorgeous rendition of the 19th-century ballet, first scored by Tchaikovsky.
Whether or not you’re a Fleetwood Mac fan, this 2024 Tony Award-winning play is riveting, not to mention the fantastic score by Will Butler, performed by the talented cast.
Zabel in Exile. By R.N. Sandberg. Directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian. Sponsored by Judith Saryan and Victor Zarougian. Presented by Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, through March 8. By Michele Markarian For this audience member of Armenian heritage, Zabel in Exile is a cultural expedition into the Armenian psyche. The favoritism and privilege of…
“Penelope”. Music, lyrics and arrangements by Alex Bechtel. Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, Eva Steinmetz. Directed by Courtney O’Connor. Music Direction by Dan Rodriguez. Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, through March 1. By Michele Markarian Odysseus is a popular figure these days. In 2018, he appeared in…
