Theater
‘Madama Butterfly’ Review: A Vision of Metamorphosis
Butterfly’s wings may have been pinned, but she eventually flies away, in control of her own past.
‘The Half-God of Rainfall’ Storms into Cambridge’s Loeb Drama Center
With its skillful script and stunning production, "The Half-God of Rainfall" is a slam-dunk hit.
‘POTUS’ Review: A Well-Done Riot
SpeakEasy Stage Company's farcical production of “POTUS” pleases, amuses, excites, and entertains, all while offering cathartic sociopolitical satire.
Leave ‘Illegally Blonde’ Alone: Theater Kids Deserve Space to Struggle
Five years after the upload of “Illegally Blonde: For Your Consideration,” we should reconsider the mockery and allow children to play with theater — even when it’s awful.
The Psych Drama Company’s ‘Macbeth:’ ‘Lesser than Macbeth and Greater’
The action of "Macbeth" at the Museum of Science, Boston is inside Macbeth’s and Lady Macbeth’s minds. The captivating, abstract, transcendent adaptation succeeds in capturing the struggles of free will, making the unconventional play an overall success.
‘Macbeth’ on The Boston Common is ‘Bloody, Bold, and Resolute’
Steven Maler’s adaptation of “Macbeth” is intense, which ultimately works to its benefit. Commonwealth Shakespeare Company offers a thrilling take on a classic tragedy.
Portraying Struggle on Privileged Stages: Theater Should Reach All Audiences
Teaser: Plays aren’t always for playing around — but when artists bring new stories to new audiences, everyone wins. Regardless of the venue, theater is for all.
Artist Profile: Cerise L. Jacobs on Her Journey from Law School to Activist Opera
Cerise Lim Jacobs, founder of activist opera company White Snake Projects, aims to "desegregate the performing arts in Boston" through relevant, original productions that create social change.
‘SWAN’ Preview: A Modern, Queer Spin on Tchaikovsky’s Classic
As its characters grapple with identity and uncertainty, "SWAN" ultimately demonstrates that personhood is about continuous change and growth.
Avoiding the Monolith: How Harvard Artists Create Queer Asian Theater
In conversations with The Harvard Crimson, student actors, writers, and directors described their experiences telling these stories, sharing their thoughts on identity labels, and expressing the importance of LGBTQ Asian representation.
Artist Profile: Sasha Denisova Merges Comedy and Tragedy in “The Gaaga”
Sasha Denisova, celebrated Ukrainian playwright and director, merges comedy and tragedy, fact and fiction, and the serious and the imaginative in "The Gaaga," a site-specific phantasmagoria.
Artist Profile: Finn M. Bamber ’23 on the Quiet Language of Light
Driven by passion, lighting designer Finn Bamber’s artistic experiences have cultivated his unique awareness and analysis of visual culture.
‘Angels in America Part I’ Review: A Ghostly Symbiosis of Queer Lives
If an utter transformation of theatrical space is what you’re looking for, “Angels in America” at Central Square Theater is the place to find it.
‘The Prom’ Review: An Intimate Musical Brimming With Energy
“The Prom” is an uplifting musical that celebrates accepting oneself and embracing others — a timeless message.
