Performing Arts
Two one-man shows thoughtfully examine life's challenges through art
“300 Paintings” presented by American Repertory Theater and The Huntington’s “Sardines (a comedy about death)” delve deeply into the writer-performers' personal lives and "offer honesty, hope and lots of laughter,"...
Dancer Marissa Molinar combines movement with activism
The Boston artist is using her background in environmental science and activism to train and empower the next generation of dance leaders. “Culture is really an integral part of resiliency...
New Cambridge performing arts complex officially named ‘The Platform’
Set to open in fall 2026, The Platform will be the first permanent home for Global Arts Live’s world music and dance programs. Featuring 45,000 square feet and two performance...
Two theater productions contend with old familial wounds
"The Hills of California" at the Huntington and playwright Mfoniso Udofia's "The Ceremony" reckon with the wrongdoing of a parent and how those choices impact the lives of their children,...
12 dance events to attend this fall
From Boston Ballet’s “Jewels” to a one-night performance from Jean Appolon Expressions, the season is brimming with exhilarating dance performances.
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SpeakEasy's moving 'Primary Trust' explores the importance of connection
Directed by Dawn M. Simmons, playwright Eboni Booth's show follows the emotionally stuck Kenneth, a bookstore worker who gets laid off, and his journey to find connection. The play gives...
16 theater productions to see this fall
WBUR theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair shares the productions she's looking forward to this season, from serious dramas that center family and identity to magical tales that explore other worlds.
A guide to Greater Boston's autumnal cornucopia of classical music events
From White Snake Project's opera "White Raven, Black Dove" to Radius Ensemble's "Currents" concert, WBUR arts critic Lloyd Schwartz compiles an abundance of opportunities to experience classical music this fall.
'The Wiz' wins with modern touches and ties to the past
Presented by Broadway in Boston through Aug. 24, this production of “The Wiz” is a colorful, just-modernized-enough take with incredible actors, an awe-inspiring set, and the same incredible music by...
'As You Like It' delivers wit and romance on the Common
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s "As You Like It" offers a lively, accessible take on Shakespeare’s classic. With a talented cast, standout physicality and clever direction, the production captures the complexities of...
In 'Kufre n' Quay,' two young friends bridge cultural divides
In Mfoniso Udofia’s play, a boy from Nigeria befriends a girl from America, and the two work together to overcome their differences. The heartwarming show is in its world premiere...
Young cast brings authentic accents to ‘Kufre N’ Quay’
Levi Mngomezulu, 11, makes his professional debut a coming-of-age play about a Nigerian boy navigating life in New York. Featuring authentic accents and diverse stories, the production is part of...
Buddy comedy 'The Garbologists' highlights the importance of connection
In playwright Lindsay Joelle's comedy at Gloucester Stage Company, two sanitation workers at transitional points in their lives bond while on the job. Theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair reviews the entertaining...
Golyak and Arlekin bring their powerful, Holocaust-related 'Our Class' to the Calderwood Pavilion
After taking New York by storm, including four Lucille Lortel awards, "Our Class" sets up shop in the Calderwood Pavilion for a brief run. Jacquinn Sinclair reviews.
16 theater productions to see this summer
WBUR theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair shares the productions she's looking forward to this season, which tackle everything from food insecurity to unlikely friendships and familial bonds.
9 dance events to experience this summer
From Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in the Berkshires to Asian American Ballet Project's Cambridge performance, there are many beautiful productions to catch this season.
'Mrs. Warren's Profession' isn't so shocking in present day
George Bernard Shaw’s 1893 play about a powerful, wealthy woman who made her money in brothels doesn’t hold the same weight in present day. And despite the strong cast, Central...
Actors' Shakespeare Project and The Huntington win multiple Elliot Norton Awards
Central Square Theater and Front Porch Arts Collective also took home multiple wins for the joint production of the musical "Next to Normal," and Mfoniso Udofia's Ufot Family Cycle was...
A.R.T.'s 'Two Strangers' is a fun, musical rom-com
The show focuses on a happy-go-lucky Brit and a New Yorker thrown together by their relatives' impending nuptials. Theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair says the great acting and singing make it...
Immigration and community take center stage in new play
In its world premiere, playwright Gaven D. Trinidad’s “Learning How to Read by Moonlight” follows a 6-year-old boy who has immigrated to the U.S. with his family. The show is...