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Five Question with Ryan McKinny — Boston Lyric Opera's Seductive Bluebeard

Five Question with Ryan McKinny — Boston Lyric Opera's Seductive Bluebeard

Mar 24, 2023

Called by Opera News as "one of the finest singers of his generation," bass-baritone Ryan McKinny takes on one of the medium's most notorious villains — Bluebeard in Bela Bartok's "Bluebeard Castle" at Boston Lyric Opera.

Review: 'Witch' Bewitches, Thanks to Talented Cast

Review: 'Witch' Bewitches, Thanks to Talented Cast

By Joe Siegel | Mar 23, 2023

In this engrossing show, evil has never been more appealing, thanks to actor Zach Gibbs.

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage to Co-produce 'The Band's Visit 'in Boston Premiere

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage to Co-produce 'The Band's Visit 'in Boston Premiere

Mar 23, 2023

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage announce that they will co-produce the much-lauded Tony Award-winning musical "The Band's Visit" this fall.

At Long Last, 'Smash' to Broadway

At Long Last, 'Smash' to Broadway

Mar 23, 2023

"Smash" is setting its sights on Broadway with an award-winning creative team, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, and Steven Spielberg who will serve as lead producers.

Dolly Parton Musical 'Here You Come Again' Coming to Goodspeed Musicals Season

Dolly Parton Musical 'Here You Come Again' Coming to Goodspeed Musicals Season

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 22, 2023

Are you ready for a very Dolly musical? As reported by Playbill, the Dolly Parton musical "Here You Come Again" is coming back to the stage as part of the Goodspeed Musicals season

Review: A Wickedly Entertaining 'Bernhardt/Hamlet'

Review: A Wickedly Entertaining 'Bernhardt/Hamlet'

By Joe Siegel | Mar 22, 2023

"Bernhardt/Hamlet," now being presented by The Players, is a wickedly entertaining examination of sexism, ageism, and self-empowerment.

Review: Touring 'Hadestown' Lives Up to Hype

Review: Touring 'Hadestown' Lives Up to Hype

By Will Demers | Mar 22, 2023

How does the national tour hold up to such an electric reputation? Very well, indeed. This touring cast boasts musical, vocal talent followed by intricate choreographic movements that will capture your attention and hold it.

Review: Busy 'Wild Goose Dreams' Never Connects

Review: Busy 'Wild Goose Dreams' Never Connects

By Robert Nesti | Mar 22, 2023

There's a lot going on in "Wild Goose Dreams," Hansol Jung's play having its Boston premiere at the SpeakEasy Stage Company through April 8. Too much.

Meet Kennedy Kanagawa, the Puppeteer Behind 'Into the Woods' Scene-Stealing Milky White

Meet Kennedy Kanagawa, the Puppeteer Behind 'Into the Woods' Scene-Stealing Milky White

By Steve Duffy | Mar 21, 2023

In the new revival of "Into the Woods," Milky White, Jack's cow, comes to life thanks to actor Kennedy Kanagawa. EDGE spoke to him about his puppeteering skills.

Bored Game: 'Clue' at SF Playhouse

Bored Game: 'Clue' at SF Playhouse

By Jim Gladstone | Mar 21, 2023

With its borrowed brand name and broad physical comedy, "Clue" seems to be gunning for the stupefying success of "The Play That Goes Wrong," but instead unintentionally fumbles along the way.

Wonder Dave's Safe Words: New Comedy Night at the SF Eagle

Wonder Dave's Safe Words: New Comedy Night at the SF Eagle

By Christopher J. Beale | Mar 20, 2023

Wonder Dave, the host of the new Safe Words Comedy Showcase at San Francisco's iconic leather bar The Eagle, discussed the ups and downs of working in a not-so-queer business, and how he creates LGBTQ events to counter that.

Review: Boston Ballet Presents a Delicious 'Don Quixote'

Review: Boston Ballet Presents a Delicious 'Don Quixote'

By Sue Katz | Mar 20, 2023

The delicious Boston Ballet production of "Don Quixote" runs until March 26 at the Citizens Bank Opera House

The Things that 'Wild Goose Dreams''s Ryan Mardesich Can't Perform Without

The Things that 'Wild Goose Dreams''s Ryan Mardesich Can't Perform Without

By Christopher Ehlers | Mar 20, 2023

Marrying whimsy, love, and the perilous politic of North Korea, Hansol Jung's "Wild Goose Dreams" is currently enjoying its New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage.

'Brokeback Mountain' Heads to London's West End in Fresh Stage Adaptation

'Brokeback Mountain' Heads to London's West End in Fresh Stage Adaptation

By Kilian Melloy | Mar 20, 2023

Classic queer western "Brokeback Mountain" is headed to London's West End with a new script and star power in the form of Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist as tragic lovers Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist.

Review: Bitingly Funny 'Bad Jews' Offers a Roller Coaster of Emotions

Review: Bitingly Funny 'Bad Jews' Offers a Roller Coaster of Emotions

By Will Demers | Mar 16, 2023

Joshua Harmon's snappy yet incredibly frank dialogue echoes the way families express themselves behind closed doors.

And Just Like That — Late Stephen Sondheim Final Musical Coming to New York

And Just Like That — Late Stephen Sondheim Final Musical Coming to New York

Mar 16, 2023

"Producer Tom Kirdahy is thrilled to announce the world premiere of "Here We Are," the final musical by the late Stephen Sondheim," reads a press release.

Review: Arctic Playhouse Delivers Strong 'Bedroom Farce'

Review: Arctic Playhouse Delivers Strong 'Bedroom Farce'

By Joe Siegel | Mar 16, 2023

"Bedroom Farce," which is now being performed at Arctic Playhouse, delivers what it promises: Lots of good-natured silliness courtesy of a confident group of actors.

'Cockettes: Res-Erection' - Oasis Musical Revue Recalls Famed Queer Theater Troupe

'Cockettes: Res-Erection' - Oasis Musical Revue Recalls Famed Queer Theater Troupe

By David-Elijah Nahmod | Mar 14, 2023

Oasis will come alive with the sound of The Cockettes on March 23-25. For those who may not know, The Cockettes were a queer theater troupe that performed in San Francisco from around 1969-1972.

Review: Philadelphia's BalletX Soars With New Works

Review: Philadelphia's BalletX Soars With New Works

By Lewis Whittington | Mar 13, 2023

BalletX presented their vibrant Winter series program for a sellout run at their home in the Wilma Theater on Broad St. with premieres by choreographers Amy Seiwert, Gary W. Jeter II, and Jorma Elo.

Lady Gaga Won't Perform at 2023 Oscars

Lady Gaga Won't Perform at 2023 Oscars

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 9, 2023

However, Gaga will be in attendance as a nominee in the category of Best Song for the "Top Gun" song "Hold My Hand."

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