Tommy and Doc exist on the outside fringe of Irish society. When Tommy saves streetwalker Aimee from a beating by her ex-boyfriend and takes her in to recover from her injuries, new problems follow. Playwright Conor McPherson explores the survivalist lives of Dublin's underbelly, full of challenge but with occasional redemption.

Darrel Ellis & Miguel Ferrando, delves into the intertwined lives and artistic journeys of two figures who were more than just friends—they were creative soulmates. Though their careers spanned only a handful of years (Ellis died of AIDS in 1992 at 34, and Ferrando in 1996, at 38 ), their work, showcased side-by-side, offers a rare glimpse into a  unique artistic creative partnership from the 1980s.

Impoverished Baron Ochs wishes to marry Sophie, from a nouveau riche family. Through Ochs' cousin The Marschallin, young noble Octavian agrees to present the customary silver rose to the intended bride. But alignments of romance and convenience shift in this thoughtful comedy that is Strauss's most endearing work.

Barrington Stage Company will present a staged reading of The Magdalene, a new play by Associate Artist Mark St. Germain, on Sunday September 1 at 3:00pm at the St. Germain Stage at the Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center

Poor Nemorino loves rich Adina. We know how those stories go. Nemorino is aided by a placebo. Snake oil salesman Dulcamara has sold him a potion to make him irresistible to Adina. In the end, the hero inherits a fortune, which makes him irresistible to every girl on the planet.

David's life is traced from caring high school friend to pastor committed to good works to politician whose goal is to satisfy constituents rather than his soul and the people closest to him. Along the way, he compromises his own morality and ultimately questions the path he has taken. Many issues of evangelical Christianity and the 1980s surface in this compelling new opera.

For its first appearance at Jacob's Pillow in 25 years the renowned Parsons Dance presented a diverse program of seven works. It included the legendary Caught as well as two new works. Parsons choreographed five works while the other two were by Jamar Roberts and Robert Battle. They brought all back home with music of Earth Wind & Fire.

For a first attempt, however, Frangione is a promising playwright with a great gift for dialogue. On every level this was a delightful performance. The director, Braha, evoked the best from two superbly trained classical actors, Burrows and May, seen here in vernacular form.

The series of WOW (World Orchestra Week) concerts at Carnegie opened with Teddy Abrams, maestro of the Louisville Orchestra and winner of Musical America’s 2022 Conductor of the Year award. He conducted the NYO2 Orchestra. 

Alexei Burago has directed Mikhail Bulgakov's Master and Margarita at Theatre 86 in New York. Jean Claude Van Italie did this stage adaptation, which follows the novel closely.

The world premiere production of a musical adaptation of Wendy Graf's play "A Shonda" is underway in South Florida The winning production runs through Sept. 1 at The Foundry in Wilton Manors, near Ft. Lauderdale. This is a visceral production in the intimate Foundry space.

Derecho is the latest work mounted by the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego. A derecho is a widespread, long-lived wind storm associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms.  The play, Derecho, follows two second-generation Latina half-sisters Eugenia and Mercedes, played by Ashley Alvarez and Caro Guzman, respectively.  

Pipe Dream is an obscure, rarely produced musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II based on novels by John Steinbeck. Berkshire Theatre Group is making a strong and risky case for why we should take another look at a musical with a flawed book but richly compelling music.

Superstar dancer, choreographer, and Tony nominated director, Camille A. Brown, has a long history with Jacob’s Pillow. Funded by the Hunter Foundation this past winter the company was in residence developing a major new work. It is based on themes from the “I Am” episode of the HBO series Lovecraft Country. Jacob's Pillow was honored to host the world premiere of a game changing work.

The Prom is not a great musical, but it is an entertaining show that goes way above what is sometimes created.

In four operas and over 15 hours of running time, Richard Wagner's epic Ring Cycle spins historic Germanic legends embellished by the composer's own fancy. David Seaman edited the compendium into a 3 1/2hour condensation. The flavor of Wagner's rich romantic music is retained, but while the general plotline is honored, it is jumpy and loses some continuity. Nonetheless, this piece gives a strong flavor of the highly respected yet controversial body of work.

The artists were brought together by the work of Doris Prouty, an African American quilter who made Gloucester her home for nearly 50 years, when her work was exhibited posthumously at the Cape Ann Museum in 2022.  

Mario Correa’s play N/A is thoroughly entertaining. The two-hander is at the Mitzi Newhouse in New York through September 1.  Holland Taylor and Ana Villafane star. Diane Paulus directs.

Inspired by a newspaper article, Forgiveness is set in Minnesota where prisoners are allowed to plead their case in front of the Governor, in a bid to be returned to society. In this interactive production, audiences help determine who is worthy of forgiveness.

A black female foundling with a gift for telepathy is becoming a woman. Her world of isolation in a white, northern California town is pierced by the arrival of another young black woman from Alabama. Multiple conflicts ensue among the diverse characters. The lush music appeals and performances are first rate.

Building on the generous support of the Museum’s Board, donors, and supporters amid growing momentum for general Museum operations, Director Oliver Barker and Henrietta Gates, Board Chair, announced that the institution has generated over $18 million in campaign commitments. This significant support will fund renovations to its Downtown facility, provide upgrades to the CAM Green campus, enhance programming, and augment the Museum’s endowment.

Carey Crim has written a slow, intricate two-hander that takes patience to absorb us into the incremental pace of the Island. Director Reggie Life and a superb cast (Michelle Mountain and "ranney") have meticulously involved us in their struggle for meaning and endurance.

Jacob’s Pillow  presents American dancer and choreographer Roderick George with the Jacob’s Pillow Men Dancers Award. George will accept the award at the outdoor performance by his New York City-based company, kNonAme Artist.

The Norton Gallery has been enlarged with a design by Lord Norman Foster. The collection has grown to 8,200 works with five curatorial departments. It took us two days to tour the collection and special exhibitions. The must see Norton is an elite regional museum. It's come a long way from when I visited annually during the 1980s.

The deformed hunchback Quasimodo has suffered a life of abuse and isolation as the cathedral bell ringer. When he has the chance to interact with other people, he endures scorn from many, but the beautiful Roma girl Esméralda is kind. Quasimodo's cruel guardian Frollo, the Deacon of the Cathedral, who despises the Roma but is smitten by Esméralda, intercedes with unhappy consequences.