REVIEW: “Boston Marriage” at The Theater Barn
by Roseann Cane The term “Boston Marriage” was likely derived from Henry James’s 1886 novel The Bostonians. In the late 19th and early 20th Centuries,…
REVIEW: “The Approach” at Shakespeare & Company
by Roseann Cane “Mark O’Rowe’s play, The Approach, is a riddle….The story is told by what is not being said.” –from the Directors’ Notes by…
REVIEW: “The True” at Capital Repertory Theatre
by Roseann Cane Erastus Corning 2nd (1909-1983), the 72nd mayor of the city of Albany, served a remarkably long term, from 1942 to 1983, earning…
REVIEW: “The Turn of the Screw” at Oldcastle
by Roseann Cane Henry James’s 1898 horror novella, The Turn of the Screw, was first published in a 12-part serial format in Collier’s Weekly. James,…
REVIEW: “Ethel Waters: His Eye is on the Sparrow” at Capital Rep
by Roseann Cane I don’t think it’s possible to watch Jannie Jones on stage without being utterly beguiled. The actress kicked off Capital Repertory Theatre’s…
REVIEWS: “Nina Simone: Four Women” at the Berkshire Theatre Group
by Macey Levin Nina Simone was an iconic singer during the 1960’s through ‘80’s specializing in pop, rock, soul and R&B, what she called Black…
REVIEWS: “Shakespeare’s Will” at Oldcastle
by Jeannie Marlin Woods Undoubtedly, William Shakespeare is one of the most intriguing figures in history and literature. Our fascination is due, in part, to…
REVIEWS: “Boca” at Barrington Stage Company
by Macey Levin The city of Boca Raton, Florida, conjures up an image of high-end country clubs and safe gated communities. A new play, Boca…