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Serious Theater, Perfectly Executed

Oedipus el Rey Written by Luis AlfaroDirected by Loretta Greco The Huntington Roberts Studio Theatre May 14 – June 14, 2026 The power of our foundational stories; the myths, fables, and legends shared across time and culture; is rooted in … Continue reading

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Lifted

Lifted By Mfoniso Udofia Directed by Josiah Davis Play #7 in the Ufot Family Cycle March 24-28: In-process Presentations at Maso Studio at Huntington Theater March 29: Alumnae Hall Auditorium, Wellesley College Back in September, when I attended Ufot Family … Continue reading

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We Had a World…of Navel Gazing

We Had a World Written by Joshua Harmon Directed. By Keira Fromm The Huntington Calderwood February 12-March 15, 2026 We Had a World is an odd title for a play so myopic in scope. Joshua Harmon, a prolific and talented … Continue reading

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Not Much Fun at Fun Home, But Terrific Theater

Fun Home The Huntington November 14 – December 14, 2025 Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron Directed by Logan Ellis The Huntington’s production of Fun Home hits all the right notes and delivers the emotional wallop … Continue reading

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What Makes Something a Play?

Sardines (a comedy about death) Written by Chris Grace Directed by Eric Michaud The Huntington October 11 to November 16, 2025 Way back in the last century, when people appreciated Woody Allen without reservation, I saw all his movies. I … Continue reading

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Choose Your Form of Catharsis

The Hills of California Written by Jez Butterworth Directed by Loretta Greco The Huntington 9/12/2025 – 10/12/2025 ———- Primary Trust Written by Eboni Booth Directed by Dawn Simmons Speakeasy Stage 9/12.2025 – 10/11/2025 ———- That theater holds a mirror up … Continue reading

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Lush Love

The Light in the Piazza The Huntington May 9 – June 15, 2025 If you missed a decadent Valentine’s treat or the dreamy drizzle of April in Paris, and are in need of romantic fix, may I suggest a trip … Continue reading

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Are You Dead, or Are You About to Wake Up?

The Huntington Don’t Eat the Mangos By Ricardo Pérez González Directed by David Mendizàbal March 26, 2025 – April 27, 2025 It’s a challenge to convey the full power of Don’t Eat the Mangos without spoilers, but just like the … Continue reading

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Life on a Swing!

The Triumph of Love at The Huntington By Pierre Carlet de Chamberlain de Marivaux Adapted by Stephen Wadsworth Directed by Loretta Greco March 7, 2025 – April 6, 2025 If you’ve got whiplash from life in these United States these … Continue reading

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The Grove

The Grove By Mfonsio Udofia Directed by Awoye Timpo The Huntington February 7 – March 9, 2025 Upon entering the Wimberly Theater in Boston’s South End, you encounter a basic living room. Could be the set for a sitcom. But … Continue reading

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