Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Samuel Johnson is right as always! by Art

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Monday, April 6, 2015

A Little House Cleaning Is Eye-opening by Art

For some reason, I decided to just start going through my links over the right side of the page there. These are the links to sites that cover theater in the Boston area and beyond, includin…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 05:20PM
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Theater of Justice by Art

Ferguson Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCullochEverything is theater, right?In his book The Necessity of Theater; The Art of Watching and Being Watched, philosopher Paul Woodruff attempts a d…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 11:18PM
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

We always need poets. by Art

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Drawing Room Comedy As Fabulous Invalid by Art

The cast of Peter Snoad's Identity Crisis. At Hibernian Hall in Roxbury, a quiet riot is taking place. Peter Snoad’s play Identity Crisis, directed by Jackie Davis, has a diverse…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 06:46PM
Tuesday, November 4, 2014

The Evolution of the Scream in Film by Art

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Monday, June 30, 2014

Your Unofficial Guide to Enjoying the Funny or Die Oddball Comedy Festival by Art

Funny or Die has announced and put tickets on sale for their second annual summer Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival!You can visit the official Funny or Die website here. My wife and I at…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 04:55PM
Friday, February 7, 2014

Come and Knock on Our Door! - But Slide the Summons Underneath by Art

Joyce DeWitt, John Ritter and Suzanne Somers in Three's CompanyPlaywright David Adjmi is in a tough spot.He spent a lot of time writing a play, a dark satire of a well-known sitcom of t…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 01:40PM

Wellesley Sleepwalking Through the World - Christina's World. by Art

My own little meme.To understand, you can read all about the controversy over this sleepwalking man here.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

We Wrote a Movie. And Now We're Trying to Make It! by Art

Check out our Kickstarter campaign for all the details.  Our Kickstarter launch was great, but we've really tapered off. The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Are You There, NSA? It's Me, Ron! by Art

A little video I made when thinking about faith and the surveillance society.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Lone Runner The Day After by Art

Lonely Runner The Day After, a photo by arthennessey on Flickr.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Critical Defense Posture by Art

There is a lot of hyperventilating over the state of theater criticism lately.Just a few weeks ago, we had one of the old lions, retired New Yorker Critic John Lahr, assailing the younger ge…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 03:55PM
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Light Trails - Massachusetts Avenue by Art

Light Trails - Massachusetts Avenue, a photo by arthennessey on Flickr.I had the camera on a tripod in the car. But Boston roads are very bumpy.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and …

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 10:27PM
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Jupiter Rising by Art

Jupiter Rising, a photo by arthennessey on Flickr.Abstract photography with Oil and Water.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 10:43AM
Thursday, March 7, 2013

Criticism And Reviewing - "I'm Versus You. Completely Versus." by Art

Refined Or Philistine? Critic or Reviewer?(Seth Numrich in the Lincoln Center production of Golden Boy)The critical community rallied to separate camps this past week after former New Yorker…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 01:39PM
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The Evergreen Movie Tax Credits Debate Now Moves To Stages by Art

Tax credits for film production are a familiar enough concept for those who follow Massachusetts political and cultural news.As I posted last year, the concept of tax credits for large, Broa…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 12:56PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Gambling is Coming to Boston. What Does It Mean for the Arts? by Art

Rendering of one of the casino proposals for outside Boston.This is an important date in the future of the Bay State's cultural landscape. Today is the deadline for casino developers to…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 10:57AM
Monday, January 14, 2013

Side by Side by Side Reviews of Sondheim by Art

 Phil Tayler and Erica Spyres in MARRY ME A LITTLE.Photo by Andrew Brilliant/ Brilliant Pictures.The critical waters in Boston are growing shallower by the year, as evidenced by To…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 03:31PM
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Critics Have Actor Nightmares, Too by Art

New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley recaps his winter vacation, during which he saw no plays, but happily saw New York stage actors in many of the end-of-year, award season movies.In …

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 12:22PM
Friday, January 11, 2013

Boston Theater - Friday Roundup by Art

2013 is getting into full swing with a lot of openings Here are some of the shows you can see in and around the Hub this weekend: Opening A variety of Boston's best actresses …

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 09:38AM
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

New York Centrism - Critic Says, We're All In the Same Boat by Art

Michael Feingold, writing in the Village Voice, takes in the latest Pulitzer Prize winning play to have originated at a regional theater outside of New York City. Water by the Spoonful, la…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 11:13AM

Boston Playwright Gets Mellon Grant - Melinda Lopez Will Take Residency at the Huntington by Art

More great news for Boston theater.  One of our playwrights, Melinda Lopez, has been chosen for one of the Mellon Foundation's residencies for playwrights, which will provide salaries a…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 10:45AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Rosebud Diner- Somerville MA by Art

Rosebud Diner- Somerville MA, a photo by arthennessey on Flickr.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

The Year of the Critical Discussion by Art

Over on Salon, Laura Miller interviews literary critic Daniel Mendelsohn, who has just published Waiting for the Barbarians, a collection of his criticisms.The short interview ranges through…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 11:15AM
Sunday, December 9, 2012

How I Celebrate With Christmas Spirits! by Art

Bob Cratchit Hangs with Christmas Present, a photo by arthennessey on Flickr.This is year 13 for me in A Trolley Christmas Carol!The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving! by Art

A Perfect Pie, a photo by arthennessey on Flickr.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Motley Halloween Crew by Art

Motley Crew, a photo by arthennessey on Flickr.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Boston Theater in the Blogosphere by Art

The Hub's theater scene is the subject of chatter on the Internet these days.HowlRound, the playwright-centered blog of Theater Commons, is focusing on Boston this week.  There are gues…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 09:24PM
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Theater To Chill Your Blood by Art

Trailer for my solo performance this fall. The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

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Friday, August 10, 2012

Summer Goes On! by Art

101_0204, a photo by arthennessey on Flickr.The Mirror Up To Nature - Boston Theater and Beyond

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 11:18AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards