From Oct. 9-26, the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre is staging “Mother Mary,” a story that redefines what it means to love bravely in a world ruled by faith and fear.
Each one has hints of spring in their own ways, but they always know how to make me excited for the seasons to change. Here are four recommendations to help you get into the spring spirit!
As soon as the curtains pulled back and the set pieces rolled in, I was amazed by the level of detail that went into the set. The smoky cigarettes that nearly every performer totes around the stage add another layer of sensory detail that brings you physically into the world the show is recreating.
Have you ever watched a movie that was so good that you wondered if any other film was going to encapsulate that same energy? I mean, that’s why we rewatch movies — to relive the magic. However, just think of all the movies that you will probably love but are missing out on.
I love the original novel, which has been clear to me since I first read it, but much praise has been directed toward its intricate storyline and fascinating characters. Therefore, focusing on the factors largely controlled by the members of the BU Stage Troupe is the best course of action.
“Mr. Parent” is a one-man performance inspired by Maurice Emmanuel Parent’s years as a substitute teacher in Boston Public Schools, which ran from Oct. 10 to Oct. 22 at Boston Playwrights' Theater.
Mart Crowley’s 1968 off-Broadway production was revived on Broadway in 2018. The revival, helmed by director Joe Mantello and produced by Ryan Murphy, was adapted into a movie that came out on Netflix on Wednesday.
Students and community members gathered at the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre to experience the heartache and turmoil five girls face while living in a residential care facility in Texas Saturday night. Boston University’s New Play Initiative’s production, “The Tragic Ecstasy of Girlhood,” and the post-show discussion encouraged the audience to continue the conversation on heavy and relevant issues.
“26 Pebbles” transports audience members back in time to the horror and grief one town endured after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in 2012.
The production portrays how the town of...
It isn’t every day that a talking chicken wearing a white feather scarf makes an appearance on the Law Auditorium stage, but on Wednesday night, she stole the show.
Linda, a talking chicken,...
