Reviews

  • The Art of Belonging: Wonder at American Repertory Theatre

    ​​Wonder, directed by Taibi Magar, arrives at American Repertory Theatre as a new musical adaptation of R.J. Palacio’s novel about a young boy learning how to exist in a world that is not always kind. With a book by Sarah Ruhl and a pop-inflected score by Ian Axel and Chad King of A Great Big…

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  • Dusting Off a Classic: Annie at Wheelock Family Theatre

    Wheelock Family Theatre’s holiday offering is Annie directed by Nick Vargas, the classic musical about a plucky orphan who’s ready to find family, hope, and a better tomorrow in the middle of the Great Depression. It’s a show everyone knows. Honestly, it’s one of the most “done” titles in the musical theatre world. And here’s…

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  • A Tradition Wrapped in Tinsel: A Christmas Carol at North Shore Music Theatre

    North Shore Music Theatre is back with A Christmas Carol for its 31st year, and there’s something comforting about walking into a space that knows exactly what it’s doing. David Coffee returns as Ebenezer Scrooge for the 31st time, which honestly feels like its own holiday tradition at this point. The story stays true to…

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