Theater
Superb cast sparks witty royal intrigue in Pioneer Theatre’s “Lion in Winter” – Jan 10, 2019
James Goldman’s “The Lion in Winter” runs at the Pioneer Theatre through January 19. Photo: BW Productions
Anyone who’s never seen or read The Lion in Winter might think it’s a typical historical drama a la Shakespeare. But they’d be mistaken.
True, it deals with Henry II of England and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine and tackles questions of royal succession at some length. But that’s where any similarity to historical plays ends.
While the characters are … Read More
Pioneer Theatre’s “Miss Bennet” makes a heartwarming holiday treat – Dec 05, 2018
Elizabeth Ramos as Mary and Jamen Nanthakumar as Arthur in “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” at Pioneer Theatre Company. Photo: BW Productions
Fans of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice have no reason not to fall in love with Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. The new play, by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, currently running at Pioneer Theatre Company, picks up where Austen’s novel ends.
The story takes place at Christmas in 1815, not too long after Elizabeth Bennet’s marriage to … Read More
Pioneer Theatre serves up a dark and tasty Halloween treat with “Sweeney Todd” – Oct 27, 2018
Kevin Earley and Anne Tolpegin star in Pioneer Theatre Company’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Photo: BW Productions
Considering how often Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is performed these days, it’s somewhat of a shock knowing that it wasn’t well received at either its New York or London premieres.
But perhaps it’s not so much a surprise after all, since Sondheim isn’t the typical musical theatre composer. He has always … Read More
Personal diplomacy makes for riveting drama in Pioneer Theatre’s “Oslo” – Sep 15, 2018
Kate Middleton and Jeff Talbott in the Pioneer Theatre Company production of J. T. Rogers’ “Oslo.” Photo: BW Productions
In its bold new production of J.T. Rogers’ Oslo, the Pioneer Theatre Company serves up thrilling theatrical moments with age-old enemies facing off in a series of intensely dramatic confrontations.
The company’s season-opening production of the 2017 Tony Award-winning play unfolded Friday night as a political thriller. The action–based upon a true story– details two married Norwegian diplomats and their behind-the-scenes … Read More
Pioneer Theatre to open season with “Oslo,” a timely plea for diplomacy – Sep 03, 2018
J.T. Rogers’ “Oslo” will open the Pioneer Theater Company’s season on September 14. Photo: Rebecca Ashley
The Oslo peace process culminated with an iconic photograph taken on the White House lawn on September 13, 1993. The picture captured the historic handshake between Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat, chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as President Bill Clinton stood behind them, his arms outstretched in a wide embrace.
The banner headline that appeared above the photo on … Read More
