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Review: 'Into the Woods' Triumphs in Revival

Review: 'Into the Woods' Triumphs in Revival

By Robert Nesti | Mar 30, 2023

The recent Broadway revival of "Into the Woods" is a triumph — hilarious and touching. It honors Sondheim's legacy in the most heartfelt way.

Review: 'The Inferior Sex' Offers a Vivid 1970s Flashback

Review: 'The Inferior Sex' Offers a Vivid 1970s Flashback

By Will Demers | Mar 29, 2023

"The Inferior Sex" is playwright Jaqueline E. Lawton's fascinatingly comic view of a time in our country where women of all cultures, colors and races were fighting for equality.

Beastly, Priestly 'Locusts Have No King' at NCTC

Beastly, Priestly 'Locusts Have No King' at NCTC

By Jim Gladstone | Mar 28, 2023

New Conservatory Theatre Center, never afraid to take on hot-button topics, is once again about to touch the third rail of homosexuality vis-à-vis Catholicism with the West Coast premiere of C. Julian Jiménez's "Locusts Have No King."

Review: A Dated 'A Little Night Music'

Review: A Dated 'A Little Night Music'

By Joe Siegel | Mar 27, 2023

There are many things wrong with "A Little Night Music," now being performed by the Rhode Island Stage Ensemble (RISE), beginning with the show itself.

The Things that 'Coriolanus''s Genevieve Simon Can't Perform Without

The Things that 'Coriolanus''s Genevieve Simon Can't Perform Without

By Christopher Ehlers | Mar 27, 2023

No stranger to Shakespeare, actor Genevieve Simon is preparing to step into the boots of one of Shakespeare's most iconic heroes (or tyrants), Coriolanus.

And Just Like That — Late Stephen Sondheim Final Musical Coming to New York

And Just Like That — Late Stephen Sondheim Final Musical Coming to New York

Mar 26, 2023

"Producer Tom Kirdahy is thrilled to announce the world premiere of "Here We Are," the final musical by the late Stephen Sondheim," reads a press release.

Meet Kennedy Kanagawa, the Puppeteer Behind 'Into the Woods' Scene-Stealing Milky White

Meet Kennedy Kanagawa, the Puppeteer Behind 'Into the Woods' Scene-Stealing Milky White

By Steve Duffy | Mar 26, 2023

In the new revival of "Into the Woods," Milky White, Jack's cow, comes to life thanks to actor Kennedy Kanagawa. EDGE spoke to him about his puppeteering skills.

Five Question with Ryan McKinny — Boston Lyric Opera's Seductive Bluebeard

Five Question with Ryan McKinny — Boston Lyric Opera's Seductive Bluebeard

Mar 26, 2023

Called by Opera News as "one of the finest singers of his generation," bass-baritone Ryan McKinny takes on one of the medium's most notorious villains — Bluebeard in Bela Bartok's "Bluebeard Castle" at Boston Lyric Opera.

Review: 'Witch' Bewitches, Thanks to Talented Cast

Review: 'Witch' Bewitches, Thanks to Talented Cast

By Joe Siegel | Mar 23, 2023

In this engrossing show, evil has never been more appealing, thanks to actor Zach Gibbs.

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage to Co-produce 'The Band's Visit 'in Boston Premiere

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage to Co-produce 'The Band's Visit 'in Boston Premiere

Mar 23, 2023

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage announce that they will co-produce the much-lauded Tony Award-winning musical "The Band's Visit" this fall.

At Long Last, 'Smash' to Broadway

At Long Last, 'Smash' to Broadway

Mar 23, 2023

"Smash" is setting its sights on Broadway with an award-winning creative team, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, and Steven Spielberg who will serve as lead producers.

Dolly Parton Musical 'Here You Come Again' Coming to Goodspeed Musicals Season

Dolly Parton Musical 'Here You Come Again' Coming to Goodspeed Musicals Season

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 22, 2023

Are you ready for a very Dolly musical? As reported by Playbill, the Dolly Parton musical "Here You Come Again" is coming back to the stage as part of the Goodspeed Musicals season

Review: Busy 'Wild Goose Dreams' Never Connects

Review: Busy 'Wild Goose Dreams' Never Connects

By Robert Nesti | Mar 22, 2023

There's a lot going on in "Wild Goose Dreams," Hansol Jung's play having its Boston premiere at the SpeakEasy Stage Company through April 8. Too much.

Bored Game: 'Clue' at SF Playhouse

Bored Game: 'Clue' at SF Playhouse

By Jim Gladstone | Mar 21, 2023

With its borrowed brand name and broad physical comedy, "Clue" seems to be gunning for the stupefying success of "The Play That Goes Wrong," but instead unintentionally fumbles along the way.

Wonder Dave's Safe Words: New Comedy Night at the SF Eagle

Wonder Dave's Safe Words: New Comedy Night at the SF Eagle

By Christopher J. Beale | Mar 20, 2023

Wonder Dave, the host of the new Safe Words Comedy Showcase at San Francisco's iconic leather bar The Eagle, discussed the ups and downs of working in a not-so-queer business, and how he creates LGBTQ events to counter that.

Review: Boston Ballet Presents a Delicious 'Don Quixote'

Review: Boston Ballet Presents a Delicious 'Don Quixote'

By Sue Katz | Mar 20, 2023

The delicious Boston Ballet production of "Don Quixote" runs until March 26 at the Citizens Bank Opera House

The Things that 'Wild Goose Dreams''s Ryan Mardesich Can't Perform Without

The Things that 'Wild Goose Dreams''s Ryan Mardesich Can't Perform Without

By Christopher Ehlers | Mar 20, 2023

Marrying whimsy, love, and the perilous politic of North Korea, Hansol Jung's "Wild Goose Dreams" is currently enjoying its New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage.

'Brokeback Mountain' Heads to London's West End in Fresh Stage Adaptation

'Brokeback Mountain' Heads to London's West End in Fresh Stage Adaptation

By Kilian Melloy | Mar 20, 2023

Classic queer western "Brokeback Mountain" is headed to London's West End with a new script and star power in the form of Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist as tragic lovers Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist.

Review: Bitingly Funny 'Bad Jews' Offers a Roller Coaster of Emotions

Review: Bitingly Funny 'Bad Jews' Offers a Roller Coaster of Emotions

By Will Demers | Mar 16, 2023

Joshua Harmon's snappy yet incredibly frank dialogue echoes the way families express themselves behind closed doors.

Boston Lyric Opera Brings Immersive 'Bluebeard's Castle/Four Songs' to Seaport

Boston Lyric Opera Brings Immersive 'Bluebeard's Castle/Four Songs' to Seaport

Mar 14, 2023

Boston Lyric Opera immerses audiences in its upcoming production of "Bluebeard's Castle/Four Songs" that arrives at the Flynn Cruiseport Boston for four performances March 22-26.

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