by Michele Markarian ‘Kiss – Written by Guillermo Calderon. Directed by David Dower. Presented by ArtsEmerson, at the Emerson Paramount Center, Jackie Liebergott Black Box, 559 Washington St, Boston, through November 19. “Kiss” begins as a televised performance of what appears to be a melodrama from Syria, loaded with betrayal of both friendship and love,…
Author: Michele Markarian
“In the Heights” Soars at Wheelock Family Theatre
By Michele Markarian In the Heights. Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book Quiara Alegria Hudes. Directed by Rachel Bertone. Presented by Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Boston, MA, through November 19. I don’t know if anyone remembers watching the 2008 Tony awards, but the winner of that year’s Best Musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda, rapped…
Lyric’s “Souvenir” a Keeper
By Michele Markarian ‘Souvenir’ – Written by Stephen Temperley. Directed by Spiro Veloudos. Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA through November 19. “How many people have already seen the show?” asked Producing Artistic Director Spiro Veloudos during his curtain speech. A large number of hands went up…
“Oleanna” Stirs a Disturbing Debate
By Michele Markarian ‘Oleanna’ – Written by David Mamet. Directed by Elaine Vaan Hogue. Presented by New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA through November 5 I feel like I need to start this review off by saying that I am – absolutely – a feminist. Keep reading, and…
