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After More Than 25 Years, Paintings by Boston’s Own Impressionist, Childe Hassam, Can Be Seen Again (5 Stars)
by Claudia A. Fox Tree
American Impressionist: Childe Hassam and the Isles of Shoals. Located in Dodge Gallery
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a Great Song and Dance, But Not So Modern (4 Stars)
by Johnny Monsarrat
Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Reagle Music Theatre, July 14-17, www.reaglemusictheatre.com.
Comedy, America! at ImprovBoston – 4 Stars
by Johnny Monsarrat
Going out but don't know what to do? ImprovBoston is a reliable destination and recently they allowed
Fiddlehead Christens New Home With Stunning Revival of Showboat (5 Stars)
by Mike Hoban
Showboat - Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the novel “Show Boat” by Edna Ferb
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Bedlam Lives Up To It’s Name With Insane(ly Good) ‘As You Will’ (5 Stars)
by Mike Hoban
‘What You Will’ – Written by William Shakespeare; Directed by Eric Tucker; Scenic and S
Stoneham’s ‘Lobster Girl’ Sweet Summer Fare (4 Stars)
By Mike Hoban
‘Lobster Girl’ – Written and Directed by Weylin Symes; Music and Lyrics by
The Exciting, Risky Bedlam of “Twelfth Night” (5 Stars)
By Michele Markarian
‘Twelfth Night’ – Written by William Shakespeare; Directed by Eric T
Huntington’s ‘I Was Most Alive With You’ Explores Tests of Faith (4.5 Stars)
I Was Most Alive With You - Written and Directed by Craig Lucas; Scenic and Costume Design by Dane Laffrey; Lighting Design
Funny Girl is a Rags to Riches Cabaret of Comedy and Drama (4 Stars)
by Johnny Monsarrat
Funny Girl, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Bob Merrill, Book by Isobel Lennart,Scenic Design by Steph
Story Collider Gives a Personal View of Science (4.5 stars)
by Johnny Monsarrat
Story Collider is a storytelling event that tours the country with live personal stories of science a
Sleeping Weazel’s ‘Birds and the Bees’ Enjoyably Offbeat (4.5 Stars)
By Mike Hoban
‘The Birds and the Bees’ - Three Short Plays including: ‘The Last Bark&
Strong Cast Lifts Bridge Rep’s ‘Mud Blue Sky’ (4.5 Stars)
by Mike Hoban
Mud Blue Sky – Written by Marissa Wegrzyn; Directed by Bridget Kathleen O'Leary; Scenic Design by Esm
Cirque du Soleil Kurios: Thrilling Acts and a Cultural Experience (5 stars)
by Johnny Monsarrat
Cirque du Soleil: Kurios runs May 26 to July 10, 2016 at Suffolk Downs.
Cirque du Soleil fil
Ensler Brings Personal, World Pain to Stage with ‘In the Body of the World’ (3.5 Stars)
‘In the Body of the World’ – Written & Performed by Eve Ensler; Directed by Diane Paulus; Cost
Peter and the Starcatcher: An Excellent Production of a Flawed Script (3.5 stars)
by Johnny Monsarrat
Peter and the Starcatcher, by Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson, musi
Dogfight Delivers Emotional, Political Punch (4 Stars)
By Michele Markarian
‘Dogfight’ – Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Book by Peter D
Elvis & Teddy Are A Real Trip In ART’s ‘RoosevElvis’ (4.5 Stars)
by Mike Hoban
‘RoosevElvis’- Created by Rachel Chavkin, Libby King, Kristen Sieh, and Jake Margolin; Direct
Four-Handed Illusions Romances an Intimate Audience with Inclusive Magic (5 stars)
by Johnny Monsarrat
Boston has only two regular magic shows, and Joel Acevedo and Steve Kradolfer star in them both. Joel
Premeditation at Arts Emerson Mesmerizes with a Film Noir Battle of the Sexes (4.5 stars)
by Johnny Monsarrat
Premeditation, written by Evelina Fernandez, directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela, produced by The Latino
‘Freud’s Last Session’ An Intriguing Dialogue Between Hope and Gloom (4 Stars)
By Michele Markarian
‘Freud’s Last Session - Written by Mark St. Germain. Directed by Jim Petosa; Scenic De
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The Comedy Studio – Mystery Lounge! – 5 Stars
For a decade, I have had my Boston backups memorized.
Thursday nights 5-9pm are free at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Wedn
Great Cast, Production Lifts Dark ‘Wild Party’ To Dizzying Heights (4.5 Stars)
by Mike Hoban
‘The Wild Party’ – Written by Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe, with m
Huntington’s ‘Can You Forgive Her?’ Makes Right Comic Choices (4.5 Stars)
by Mike HobanCan You Forgive Her? – Written by Gina Gianfrido; Directed by Peter Dubois; Scenic Design by Lauren Helpern;