1959: a black family is moving into a white neighborhood. 2009: after hard times, the same neighborhood is re-gentrifying.
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Music Review: Ray Wylie Hubbard – A. Enlightenment, B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is no C)
Ray Wylie trudges on, ever ruminating on death and glory in a dusty America of the imagination.
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This strong and unusually thoughtful pop singer-songwriter is entirely unafraid to put his heart and soul on the line.
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Two gifted musical comedy performers anchor the solid New England premiere of the most self-referential show around.
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This well-acted, well-directed production deserves attention beyond the Martin Luther King Day celebration.
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This cabaret song cycle effectively weaves art songs and show tunes together, all on the inexhaustible subject of love.
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This is gritty opera, just the basics, but what crowd-pleasing basics they are.
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The Christian God is a latecomer to this musical feast; perhaps he'll be seated during intermission, at the discretion of the management.
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Choreographer Austin McCormick and his multi-talented troupe conjure an extravagant feast for the eye and ear – and for all ages.
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Inspired by a real-life case, this is a skilfully told story of the aftermath of a terrible crime.
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