★★★★☆ Hi, my name is Chris, and I’m a Cats fan. Ever since Cats premiered almost 40 years ago, it’s been the musical that people have loved to hate. But for me, it was my gateway drug to the theater, and I have been bowing my head in reverent thanks for, well, […]
THE BEST PRODUCTIONS OF 2019
They had style, they had grace. Alice Ripley gave good face. As we come to the close of another theatrical year, it’s time to not only name the best productions of the year, but to reflect on the year’s theatrical offerings as a whole. Some years there are trends; some years there aren’t. […]
TWO ONE-OF-A-KIND BOYS, TWO EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME AT APOLLINAIRE THEATRE COMPANY ★★★★☆ Apollinaire Theatre’s free waterfront productions have become one of the best things about summertime in Boston, and it’s not hard to see why: The performance is free, the parking is free, it’s easily accessible by public transit, […]
BEST OF BOSTON THEATER: 2018 EDITION
This 2018 edition of the best of Boston theater is the fourth time I’ve sat down to compile such a list but the first time I haven’t struggled to fill it. Last year, I capped the list at seven because the thought of shoving things in just to get to 10 hurt my soul. […]
ALADDIN IS ALL ABOUT THE GENIE
★★★★☆ Aladdin may not boast the artistry of The Lion King or the heart of Beauty and the Beast—Disney’s best stage adaptations—but it proves to be a pretty decent musical with much to admire. Just as Robin Williams’s film Genie gave adults plenty to delight in, this Genie—played on tour by the sensational […]
