Performing Arts

Hubens "Bobby" Cius and Alexandra Danielle King in "Pipeline" at Central Square Theater. (Courtesy Nina Groom)

'Pipeline' Tries To Find Space For The Anger Of Young Black Men At Central Square Theater

Dominique Morisseau's script can be both poetic and prosaic, says critic at large Ed Siegel.

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Mar 11, 2020

Protestors and theater festival attendees meet outside the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center in Santiago. (Jorge Sanchez for WBUR)

In Chile, Theater And Politics Collide At The Santiago A Mil International Festival

In January, one of Latin America's premiere theater festivals unfolded in the midst of Chile's biggest political upheaval in decades.

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08:08Mar 10, 2020

Dancer Seo Hye Han and choreographer Helen Pickett. (Courtesy Brooke Trisolini/Boston Ballet)

Choreographer Helen Pickett Explores Femininity With Boston Ballet

The choreographer has two ballets, “Petal” and “Tsukiyo,” in Boston Ballet’s “Carmen” -- a program exploring and celebrating many facets of femininity.

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Mar 10, 2020

Felton Sparks (left) as David and Ben Freeman as Jonathan in rehearsal for "Beloved King." (Courtesy Jonathan Beckley)

Jade Sylvan's 'Beloved King' Finds Space For Queerness In Biblical Stories

The Cambridge-based artist's latest project adapts the Biblical story of a young David through a queer lens.

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Mar 9, 2020

Comedian Andy Ofiesh hosts ImprovBoston's Naked Comedy Showcase. (Courtesy Roger Hagadone

Comedians Bare It All At ImprovBoston’s Naked Comedy Showcase

On the first Thursday of each month, the bravest of the brave reveal not only their (figurative) souls, but also their (literal) bodies.

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Mar 3, 2020

Paula Plum, Karen MacDonald and Tyrees Allen in Lucy Kirkwood's "The Children" at SpeakEasy Stage Company. (Maggie Hall Photography)

SpeakEasy Stage's 'Children' Should Be Seen — And Definitely Heard

Lucy Kirkwood's "The Children" is a theater-lover's dream, says critic at large Ed Siegel.

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Mar 3, 2020

The Cast of "Fiddler on the Roof." (Courtesy Joan Marcus)

At Emerson Colonial, 'Fiddler On The Roof' Updates Tradition

Set in early 1900s Russia, the classic musical asks what it means to hold onto tradition, faith and family in a changing world.

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Mar 2, 2020

"In Flight: Live" cast members perform choreography by Douglas Webster. (Courtesy David J. Murray)

Ice Dancers Flock To New England With 'In Flight: Live'

Ten skaters from Ice Dance International are touring both classic and contemporary routines through March.

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Feb 21, 2020

The cast of Huntington Theatre Company's production of "Sweat." (Courtsey T. Charles Erickson)

At The Huntington, Pulitzer-Winning 'Sweat' Tugs At Roots Of Rage That Empowered Trump

The production captures the polarizing politics that boil over today.

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Feb 7, 2020

Eric Berryman as "Detroit Red" stands amid a projection of the man who would become Malcolm X. (Courtesy Randall Garnick Photography)

Malcolm X's Powerful Origin Story Surges To Life In 'Detroit Red' At ArtsEmerson

Will Power's tale of how Malcolm Little became Malcolm X has a superb world premiere at the Emerson Paramount Center says critic at large Ed Siegel.

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Feb 7, 2020

Eunice Wong and Patricia Kalember in "Gloria: A Life." (Courtesy)

Women Weave Their Stories Into "Gloria: A Life"

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04:06Feb 5, 2020

Left to right, Inés de la Cruz as Robin, Minh-Anh Day as Wolf/Jeenu and Tonasia Jones as Ash in "Wolf Play." (Courtesy Andrew James Wang)

Company One's 'Wolf Play' Explores What It Means To Have A Pack

Portrayed by an adult actor manipulating a child puppet, the play’s protagonist follows the journey of a boy who thinks he’s a wolf and the couple trying to adopt him.

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Feb 4, 2020

The cast of "Gloria: A Life." (Courtesy)

In A.R.T.'s 'Gloria: A Life,' Steinem Gets By With A Little Help From Her Friends

Directed by Diane Paulus, the show is a multimedia, biographical theater piece based on the life of second-wave feminist powerhouse Gloria Steinem and her allies.

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Jan 31, 2020

Josephine Moshiri Elwood, Debra Wise, and Malikah McHerrin-Cobb in "Vanity Fair" at Central Square Theater. (Courtsey Nile Scott Studios)

As It Scrutinizes Our Morals, 'Vanity Fair' Gets Overstuffed

Kate Hamill's take on "Vanity Fair" goes over the top, writes critic Rosalind Bevan.

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Jan 31, 2020

Composer and pianist Conrad Tao with dancer Caleb Teicher. (Courtesy Em Watson)

A Musician And Dancer Unite For A Novel Performance On Sand

Musician Conrad Tao and dancer Caleb Teicher have created a novel sound and movement exploration that combines new music and a very old style of tap dancing.

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Jan 28, 2020

Co-creators of "Shear Madness" Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan. (Courtesy Carol Rosegg/Cranberry Productions)

40 Years Of 'Shear Madness,' Where Success, At Least, Is No Mystery

At the fictional Shear Madness salon, there’s a lot more going on than pin curls and dye jobs.

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Jan 28, 2020

A dancer raises a flare during a performance of José Vidal's "Emerger." (Jorge Sanchez for WBUR)

What It's Like To Visit The Santiago A Mil International Theater Festival During The Chilean Uprising

The preeminent festival of Latin American theater continues amid a massive movement protesting income inequality.

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Jan 27, 2020

The cast of Huntington Theatre Company's production of "We All Fall Down." (Courtesy Nile Hawver)

In 'We All Fall Down,' A Secular Jewish Family Wings A Satisfying Seder

In its world premiere at Huntington Theatre Company, Lila Rose Kaplan’s dramedy is a hilarious reminder of the ways in which cultural history and personal identity are entangled.

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Jan 24, 2020

Lewis D. Wheeler, Hubens "Bobby" Cius and Kadahj Bennett in SpeakEasy Stage's production of "Pass Over." (Courtesy Nile Scott Studios)

'Pass Over' At SpeakEasy Stage Is An Intense And Affecting Experience

In Antoinette Nwandu’s pained and powerful “Pass Over,” two young black men while away the night on a ghetto street corner in an unnamed American city, hoping to dodge hopelessness,...

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Jan 17, 2020

Karen MacDonald, Chelsea Diehl and Kris Sidberry in "The Cake." (Courtesy Mark S. Howard)

'The Cake' At Lyric Stage Delivers Layered Characters And Awkward Transitions

Bekah Brunstetter’s “The Cake,” now at The Lyric Stage Company, grapples with what a traditional Southern baker does in preparation for her best friend's daughter's wedding to a woman.

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Jan 15, 2020

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'Pipeline' Tries To Find Space For The Anger Of Young Black Men At Central Square Theater

In Chile, Theater And Politics Collide At The Santiago A Mil International Festival

Choreographer Helen Pickett Explores Femininity With Boston Ballet

Jade Sylvan's 'Beloved King' Finds Space For Queerness In Biblical Stories

Comedians Bare It All At ImprovBoston’s Naked Comedy Showcase

SpeakEasy Stage's 'Children' Should Be Seen — And Definitely Heard

At Emerson Colonial, 'Fiddler On The Roof' Updates Tradition

Ice Dancers Flock To New England With 'In Flight: Live'

At The Huntington, Pulitzer-Winning 'Sweat' Tugs At Roots Of Rage That Empowered Trump

Malcolm X's Powerful Origin Story Surges To Life In 'Detroit Red' At ArtsEmerson

Women Weave Their Stories Into "Gloria: A Life"

Company One's 'Wolf Play' Explores What It Means To Have A Pack

In A.R.T.'s 'Gloria: A Life,' Steinem Gets By With A Little Help From Her Friends

As It Scrutinizes Our Morals, 'Vanity Fair' Gets Overstuffed

A Musician And Dancer Unite For A Novel Performance On Sand

40 Years Of 'Shear Madness,' Where Success, At Least, Is No Mystery

What It's Like To Visit The Santiago A Mil International Theater Festival During The Chilean Uprising

In 'We All Fall Down,' A Secular Jewish Family Wings A Satisfying Seder

'Pass Over' At SpeakEasy Stage Is An Intense And Affecting Experience

'The Cake' At Lyric Stage Delivers Layered Characters And Awkward Transitions