Missed some excellent shows in Boston last year? Head down to New York City!
Meghan McGeary as Hannah. Photo by Marcus Stern.
The Blue Flower, Second Stage Theatre, 305 West 43rd Street, NY, NY. Becca’s review of the show at the American Repertory Theatre.
Sons of the Prophet, Roundabout Theatre Company, Laura Pels Theatre, 111 West 46th Street, NY, NY. Becca’s review of the show at the Huntington Theatre. (Just change “Tony Award” to “Obie”
Meghan McGeary as Hannah. Photo by Marcus Stern.
American Repertory Theatre, 12/1/10-1/8/11.
http://www.americanrepertorytheater.org/events/show/blue-flower
Reviewed by Becca Kidwell
The moment the audience enters the doors (actual scenery), they are invited to join Max Beckmann’s collage of memories. An accordion player crosses the stage and roams the audience prior to the start of the show. The stage is in a state of ordered disorder—the perfect working space for creating art. All of the elements (the music, lighting, acting, scenery, and film) swirl around to form a story of love, loss, sorrow and hope. Continue reading
