Reviews

  • Hello, Boston! Dolly’s in Town: Hello, Dolly! at Lyric Stage Boston

    Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart’s Hello, Dolly! is a cornerstone of classic musical theatre, and this Lyric Stage production, directed by Maurice Emmanuel Parent, brings a fresh shine to its vintage appeal. The story centers on Dolly Gallagher Levi, a matchmaker, a meddler, and an absolute all-around busybody who has finally decided it’s time to

    Read More

  • Florence by Way of Boston: The Light in the Piazza at The Huntington 

    The Light in the Piazza, now playing at The Huntington and directed by Loretta Greco, is a romantic and richly emotional musical set in 1950s Florence. With a book by Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, the story follows Margaret Johnson and her daughter Clara as they vacation in Italy. When Clara

    Read More

  • A Day in the Life, A Lifetime in a Day: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding 

    Written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Summer L. Williams, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding brings audiences into the heartbeat of a Harlem salon on one sweltering July day. As customers come and go, stylists braid and gossip, and tensions simmer, what unfolds is a rich exploration of a day filled with community, culture, and connection.

    Read More