Extinguishing tokenism and exploring individuality on stage Last week, Asian Glow transformed the ONCE Ballroom in Somerville from a run-of-the-mill performing arts venue to a site of a unique celebration—of art, of heritage, and most of all, of individuality. A “performance series for Asian American creative artists in Boston,” the events “seek to […]
REVIEW: PSYCH!
Healing and survival on stage at Oberon At 7 pm on a Thursday night at Oberon, people sit at tables and booths with drinks in hand as they chat. Some have come in support of either a performer or another audience member, but everyone is mingling and making friends left and right. Already, […]
THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE SOCIETY WANTS TO ‘ENTERTAIN THE DERANGED’
The Slaughterhouse Society is an oddity that one would usually find during Halloween season—a time when all things spooky and horror become hot commodities in the US. But it’s an aesthetic that the performance troupe, primarily led by Boston-based performer and self-described “art-weirdo,” Fem Bones, pays homage to all year round. While the […]
BOSTON’S FIRST BUTOH FESTIVAL: APRIL 19-21
Explore the archetype of the witch from its ancient history to its influence on contemporary feminism and girl culture Boston is about to host its first ever Butoh festival. It’s a small festival this year—only one weekend’s worth of programming—but a good introduction to Butoh for those who are unfamiliar. Which is almost […]
DAVID SEDARIS DOESN’T DO IT FOR THE STORY
An interview with David Sedaris Calypso, humorist David Sedaris’ tenth book, was released last May to rave reviews. A (reliably) hilarious collection of essays, it’s notable for its darker outlook – still funny, but not blind to the realities of growing old in the Trump era. I caught up with Sedaris as he […]
KEITH LOCKHART ON HALLOWEEN AT SYMPHONY HALL
This Halloween, the Boston Pops will perform the original score of the classic Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho in sync with the film on screen at Symphony Hall. DigBoston caught up with Pops conductor and musical director Keith Lockhart ahead of this very special event. Why did you decide on Psycho for this year’s […]
KILLING IT!
An interview with Marianne Bayard Marianne Bayard is an actor living and working in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Originally from Wayland, Mass, Bayard graduated from Emerson College in Boston and later from Ecole Philippe Gaulier, a clown training school in Paris. Bayard has played supporting roles in Joy and Mindhunter. She is returning to […]
GO AHEAD, CALL IT A COMEBACK
Kathy Griffin hits the road for the first time since Trumpgate Kathy Griffin doesn’t need much of an introduction, so we’ll begin right in the middle of this rant from our recent interview with the comedian… That fucker tried to ruin me! Tried to decimate me, damnit, and this is my comeback! […]
ALLEGIANCE AND NINJAS AND PORNSTARS, OH MY!
A candid take with George Takei As an actor, director, author, and activist, George Takei has led more lives than the coolest of cool cats. While he is perhaps most well-known for playing USS Enterprise helmsman Mr. Sulu from the legendary Star Trek series, Takei himself has become a pop cultural icon in […]
METAL YOGA: GET YOUR OM ON WHILE HUMMING TO OM
Black Widow Yoga brings relaxation to new levels by setting her ONCE Somerville yoga classes to the music of Sleep, Iron Maiden, and Elder.
