WBUR Newsroom Election 2008 CommonHealth Blog Radio Boston Blog Boston Weather Climate Connections BBC World News NPR Top Stories NPR's Morning Edition NPR Topics: Books NPR Topics: Movies Fresh Air All Things Considered Marketplace Submit a News Tip RSS Feeds Podcasts Grading "The History Boys" By Ed Siegel Listen to story (Real Audio) The cast of the SpeakEasy Stage Company production of "The History Boys." (Photo:Mike Lovett/SpeakEasy) BOSTON, Mass. - May 06, 2008 - "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. RELATED LINKS SpeakEasy Stage Company: "The History Boys"    From The WBUR Newsroom Speaker DiMasi Speaks Out BOSTON, Mass. (May 13, 2008) After keeping quiet about recent ethics allegations and speculation about successors, House Speaker Sal DiMasi is now sanswering the critics. Trying to Avoid Foreclosure BOSTON, Mass. (May 13, 2008) Amid record foreclosure rates, many homeowners are doing everything possible to negotiate with their lenders. But some are finding it's an insurmountable challenge to keep their homes. Loan Forgiveness a Success BOSTON (May 12, 2008) A loan forgiveness program has attracted 47 doctors and nurse practitioners in its first year. Profiles in Courage Awards BOSTON (May 12, 2008) The Secretaries of State from Ohio and California are the Kennedy Library's Profile in Courage Award winners.