Metro Arts
Artist Profile: Teddy Abrams on Conducting from Louisville to Boston
Conductor, performer, and Grammy Award winner Teddy Abrams is making his official debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra on March 13.
Revisiting ‘Repulsion’ 60 Years Later Amid Polanski’s Criminal Charges
"Repulsion" is a horror film whose themes of sexual violence have new implications in light of Roman Polanski’s history of sexual assault.
‘A Man of No Importance’ Review: Putting the Community in Community Theater
This sendoff production for director Daigneault brims with love for theater — not in its ideal, but rather in its embarrassing and unabashed eagerness.
Lang Lang’s Dazzling Season Debut in Symphony Hall: A Night of Dances and Bursts of Emotion
The concert was not merely a performance, but a masterful and emotional journey through sound, movement and spirit.
Molly Grace Concert Review: An Upcoming Pop Star Visits Home
Grace was nothing short of enchanting during her performance at The Sinclair, and she is sure to be welcomed back by her hometown for years to come.
Boston Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ Review: A Magical Return to the Lake
Mikko Nissenen’s “Swan Lake” is at Citizens Bank Opera House until March 16.
Judy’s Bay Review: Cozy but Costly
Boston is the nation’s seafood capital, and Judy’s Bay, a small restaurant self-described as “New England Izakaya,” embraces local seafood to great effect.
In Tribute to David Lynch: The Brattle Commemorates the Late Filmmaker
From Feb. 24 to 27, cinephiles gathered at The Brattle Theatre to celebrate the visionary work of David Lynch.
Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson: A Piano Duet of Ice and Fire
On Feb. 21, Symphony Hall broke into applause as world-renowned pianists Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson entered the stage.
An Unconventional Concert: The BSO Spans Centuries with Haydn and Stravinsky
On Feb. 20, the Boston Symphony Orchestra gave one of their odder concerts of the season.
A Brilliant Tapestry of Sound: H+H’s performance of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
Overall, the balance between individual artistry and ensemble unity made for an unforgettable and resonating experience.
BPO Performs Strauss and Mahler: A Picturesque Retrospective of Life and Death
The pairing of Strauss and Mahler provided a poignant exploration of life’s fleeting beauty with a sense of introspection and wonder.
‘The Grove’ Review: A Must-See Tale of Love in All Forms
From innovative set design to gut-wrenching performances, Mfoniso Udofia’s tearjerking “The Grove” is an emotional rollercoaster that’s worth the ride.
‘The Odyssey’ Review: An Unraveling of an Epic Tale
Kate Hamill’s adaptation asks the essential question “If you’ve gone through something traumatic, can you ever go back to who you were?”
Mimi’s Chūka Diner Review: A Unique Twist on Diner Fare
Woo and Awerman combine this unique cuisine with the atmosphere and offerings of New York City-style diners, generating a vibe and flavor that only Mimi’s can call its own.
‘Stage Kiss’ Review: Appropriately Steamy, If Not Smooth
“Stage Kiss,” presented by The Psych Drama Company, follows a showmance that blurs reality and performance as ex-lovers reunite.
Lovestruck Books Wins Over Booklovers’ Hearts
Lovestruck Books, the new independent and woman-owned bookstore located on Brattle Street, is here to win over booklovers’ hearts.
‘AFTERCARE’ Concert Review: A Cathartic Night with Nessa Barrett
Barrett ultimately showed Boston audiences that her music and artistry extend beyond the stage, offering a sense of healing and connection.
Artist Profile: Alan T. Gilbert ’89 on Conducting, Repertoire Philosophy, and Musical Inspiration
Alan Gilbert will conduct a program of Haydn symphonies and Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra this February.
Mel Robbins On Letting Go and Leaning In
Robbins shares how the advice in her latest book “The Let Them Theory” can help readers look at their lives in a different way.
Artist Profile: Ross Jamie Collins and Na’Zir McFadden on a Young Conductor’s Craft
Collins, 23, and McFadden, 24, recently conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a concert program featuring Sibelius and Grieg.
Artist Profile: Alan and Bê Bilzerian, Godparents of Contemporary Fashion
For the past 50 years, Alan and Bê Bilzerian have called the shots in the contemporary fashion world from behind the scenes.
The Backfires Concert Review: Indie Rock on All Cylinders at Sonia
The energy was amplified exponentially by The Backfires in a show that took the audience for a ride of head banging, pounding beats, and power chords.
Grand Kyiv Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Review: Ukrainian Dancers Take Center Stage
On Nov. 29, the Grand Kyiv Ballet brought their rendition of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” to life at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.
‘Holiday Pops’ Review: A Splendid and Spirited Journey
The programming and execution of the concert provided an enjoyable experience for a variety of listeners.