This rich drama by Lauren Gunderson shines a light on the pioneering astronomical work of the women of the Harvard Observatory.
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Brecht: Call and Respond’
Three one-acts explore exile and belonging through history in New Light Theater Project's 'Brecht: Call and Respond.'
Read More »Visiting the Freud Museum in London
On your next London trip, go see the house where Sigmund Freud spent the last year of his life.
Read More »Visiting the Charles Dickens Museum in London
As you visit Dickens' home, you're more likely to find yourself in a festive mood rather than in a "Bah, humbug!" mindset.
Read More »Theatre Review (London’s West End): ‘Girl from the North Country’ at the Gielgud Theatre
Conor McPherson's musical is a sensitively crafted production about the Great Depression, featuring great tracks from Bob Dylan's rich discography.
Read More »New Year’s Day – Should We Glance Back or Look Forward?
It is the first day of 2020 and, in all honesty, there is not much we can say about this year right now, so there is a tendency to look back at 2019 and think about all that happened.
Read More »Operetta Review: ‘The Mikado’ from the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players
NYGASP's 'Mikado' is replete with clever updates, but its rich flowering of stage basics is what makes it a great Gilbert and Sullivan production.
Read More »Documentary Film Review: ‘McKellen: Playing the Part’
With the actor's own words guiding Joe Stephenson's documentary, the film acts as a memoir from Ian McKellen.
Read More »Theatre Review (London’s West End): ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ at the Playhouse Theatre
Jamie Lloyd Company's latest West End production gives us a vibrant and refreshing poetry slam spin to the classic tale.
Read More »If Only in My Dreams – A Christmas with My ‘Whole’ Family
I had a dream the other night that reminded me of my Christmases past.
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