Play (1926)
by Sean O’Casey
Directed by Sean Holmes
Abbey Theatre
Dublin, Ireland
in conjunction with
American Repertory Theater
Loeb Theater, Harvard University
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
September 24 – October 9, 2016
A modernist take on the Irish classic about the complexities of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Dublin.
Carmen
Opera (1875)
Music by Georges Bizet
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and
Ludovic Halévy
Conductor: David Angus
Production: Calixto Bieito
A coproduction with
Boston Lyric Opera
and San Francisco Opera
Boston Opera House
Theater District, Boston, MA
September 23 – October 2, 2016
An interestingly staged production of the great tragic classic, with a superb and sonorous diva in the leading role.
Machine de Cirque
Circus, Performance
Machine de Cirque
ArtsEmerson
Paramount Mainstage
Theater District, Boston
September 21 – October 2, 2016
A terrific, fun, entertaining show of circus acts, some unconventional, with five or so relaxed, hip circus artists and a brilliant musician.
Significant Other
Play (2016)
by Joshua Harmon
Directed by Paul Daigneault
Speakeasy Stage Company
Boston Center for the Arts
South End, Boston
September 9 – October 8, 2016
A sweet and very funny play about a thirtyish gay man in New York who faces increasing solitude as his female college friends marry and withdraw from a formerly tight circle.
Company
Musical (1970)
Music and lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Spiro Veloudos
Music Director: Catherine Sfornetta
Choreography and Musical Staging: Rachel Bertone
Lyric Stage Company of Boston
Copley Square area, Boston
September 2 – October 9, 2016
An often delightful and lively account of the earlyish Sondheim meditation on marriage and solitude.