The best theatre I've seen lately was a rambunctious KING LEAR presented by ARTS EMERSON and SHAKEPEARE's GLOBE ON TOUR over at the Paramount. Shakespeare's tragedy of a father who is blind to himself and the truth about his daughters-- twin vipers Goneril and Regan (wily performances by Gwendolen Chatfield and Shanaya Rafaat)-- and the true blue [...]
There are two extremely well-executed classics on stage in Boston right now, but you couldn't find two more wildly different experiences, in theme and execution: the first a tragedy about illusions that destroy, and the other a comedy about illusions that reveal and make merry; one realistic/naturalistic, the other, cutting edge-- with puppets! Lyric Stage [...]
I had the loveliest experience at the theater this week--I wandered into the Paramount Center's intimate Black Box Theater where I found a woman, a grand piano, and a poignant tale of family, the holocaust, survival, and the profound effect of music on a life: THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE. The star and solo performer [...]
A stripped down HAMLET has hit town! Fasten your seat belts--it's going to be a Shakey night. Head to The Paramount Center and get ready for Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Boston debut production of the bard's longest tragedy (4000 lines!), direct from London, and now at warp speed. Hanging onto every syllable, I was left dazzled-- [...]
Come to the 30th ANNIVERSARY ELLIOT NORTON AWARDS: MONDAY MAY 21st 7-9 PM Paramount Center, Boston!! Tony award-winning Broadway legend TOMMY TUNE will PERFORM and Receive Lifetime Achievement Award! KATE SNODGRASS will Receive Prize for Sustained Excellence! See all your favorite actors and productions honored by the BOSTON THEATER CRITICS ASSOCIATION this Monday night!! I [...]
