The Top 10 Lists from our four principal reviewers in 2024 serve as a reminder of how people from a similar demographic can perceive the same show so differently (although many of our picks overlap). As one of our reviewers stated, “There was some excellent theater in 2024, but there was also some DREADFUL theater,…
A Theatrical Alchemy, A.R.T.’s ‘Diary of a Tap Dancer’ Is More Than the Sum of Its Parts
‘Diary of a Tap Dancer’ – Written and Choreographed by Ayodele Casel. Directed by Torya Beard. Musical Direction by Nick Wilders; Scenic Design by Tatiana Kahvegian; Costume Design by Camilla Dely; Lighting Design by Brandon Stirling Baker; Sound Design by Sharath Patel; Projection Design by Katherine Freer; Compositions, Orchestrations, and Arrangements by Carlos Cippelletti, Ethan…
Revels’ ‘The Selkie Girl And The Seal Woman’ Sings Harmoniously
‘The Selkie Girl And The Seal Woman’. Directed by Deborah Wise. Music Directed by Elijah Botkin, Dramaturgy by Nicole Gallahad, Choreography by Neusa Barros Aravjo & Jackie O’Reilly, Tradition Bearing by Candida Rose Baptista & Almina Pilgrim, Costume Design by Heidi Hermiller, Lighting Design by Jeff Adelberg, and Scenic Design by Jeremy Barnett. Produced by…
Small Stage, Big Heart: Sullivan Rep’s Delightful “Annie”
‘Annie’ – Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Directed and Choreographed by Dan Sullivan; Musical Direction by Jenny Tsai; Lighting Design by Erik Fox; Costume Design by Dan Sullivan; Sound Design by Andrew Mulholland; Wardrobe by Judi Olson. Presented by Sullivan Rep, with all performances at the Windsor Club, 1601 Beacon Street,…



