Reviews

  • 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…

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  • 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.…

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  • Chumming the Waters: A Killer Start to NSMT’s 70th Season: The Shark is Broken

    The Shark is Broken kicked off North Shore Music Theatre’s 2025 MainStage season with bite—an especially notable opener as the beloved Beverly-in-the-round venue celebrates its 70th year since first opening in 1955. Directed by Guy Masterson, this intimate three-person play dives behind the scenes of Jaws, centering on the turbulent, tension-filled downtime between filming and…

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