Reviewing theater from Broadway to the Fringe since 1994
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Maurice Emmanuel Parent. Presented by Actors’ Shakespeare Project at Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown through May 4. By Shelley A. Sackett A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of those plays that is firmly etched in most people’s long-term memory banks, whether…
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Carousel,’ 80th Anniversary Production. Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Conducted by David Angus. Directed by Anne Bogart. Presented by Boston Lyric Opera, Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston. Run has ended By Shelley A. Sackett Boston Lyric Opera’s production of Carousel is being touted on…
Lyric Stage Boston presents ‘The Great Reveal.’ Written by David Valdes. Directed by Bridget Kathleen O’Leary and Charlotte Snow. Scenic Design by Baron E. Pugh. Costume Design by E. Rosser. Lighting Design by Christopher Brusberg. Sound Design by Kai Bohlman. At Lyric Stage, 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, through April 27, 2025. By Linda Chin With…
‘Shucked.’ Book by Robert Horn. Music and Lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. Directed by Jack O’Brien; Choreographed by Sarah O’Gleby; Music Supervision by Jason Howland. Presented by Broadway in Boston at Citizens Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston through April 20. By Shelley A. Sackett If ever we were collectively in need of…
