Grading “The History Boys”

BOSTON, Mass. — “The History Boys” was the toast of London in 2004 and again in New York, when it transferred there two years ago. A film version added to the buzz around the same time.

Now that it’s in Boston, how dependent on the original acclaimed production is Alan Bennett’s award-winning play?

Morning Edition’s critic-at-large Ed Siegel is ready to hand out his grade.