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Goblins, Rag Dolls, and Forbidden Fruit :: Blue Spruce Presents ’Faerie Tales’
Blue Spruce Theatre decided to stage a one-act play based on a Victorian poem. Then, to round out the evening, the company decided to create their own one-act musical as a companion piece. Producing Artistic Director Jesse Strachman gives EDGE the story.
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Two Nights of High Flight :: Jason Slavick on the Multi-Media Theatrical Experience ’Icarus’
Liars and Believers Artistic Director Jason Slavick found a way to merge classical Greek mythology with the American mythos of the carnival. But you’re going to have to be fleet of foot (or wing) to catch it: The show only has a two night run.
The Elliot Norton Awards :: May 13, 2013
The Boston Theater Critics Association held their annual Elliot Norton Awards this past Monday at the Paramount Center. The awards paid homage to their guest of honor, Chita Rivera, as well as the best in theater over the past year. See who was there!
Six of Boston’s Brightest Stage Stars Go ’On the Town’
The Lyric Stage Company puts the classic WWII Leonard Bernstein musical on stage for Boston audiences starting May 10 -- and offers a stellar cast. EDGE chatted with the actors who are bringing this beloved gem to life once more.
SpeakEasy’s 23rd Season to feature cult musical ’Carrie,’ plus ’Color Purple’
A world premiere of a Kurt Vonnegut script, the inspirational musical ’The Color Purple’ and the legendary ’Carrie’ are amongst the titles for the SpeakEasy Stage’s 23rd season.
Chita Rivera Celebrates Long Ties With Boston
Chita Rivera comes to Boston on Monday to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Boston Theater Critics Association. EDGE spoke to the Broadway legend about her ties to the city where she often visited with shows.
The Pirates of Penzance
The A.R.T.’s production of the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan favorite is a summery salute -- but it’s not sit-in-you-seat theater (unless you want it to be).
In the Heights
SpeakEasy Stage Company mounts a production of a the charming 2008 Tony winner for Best Musical that lives up to the award.
