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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
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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
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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.