The Ferryman
Written by Jez Butterworth
Directed by Sam Mendes
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
June 9, 2019
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💉💉💉 out of 5.
Ferryman
I love Irish theatre. I love the grit and passion they bring to the story. I love good ghost stories and the Irish know some pretty amazing ghost stories. I love how so many of these Irish tales are about trying to make amends for an often unimaginable harm done in the past or an intense interest in passing family history on to the next generation. This is what makes Irish literature such fun in the theatre. Continue reading The Ferryman →
The Secret Life of Bees
Book by Lynn Nottage
Music by Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead
Based on the novel by Sue Monk Kidd
Directed by Sam Gold
Atlantic Theater Company
June 9, 2019
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💉💉💉 out of 5.
The Secret Life of Bees was another experiment in taking a wildly popular novel and adapting it for the stage – but more than a play, they worked to transform this into a musical! Here in Bees, the music was just breathtaking. You had great music, great lyrics sung by some of the best vocalists theatre has working right now. It was so moving to listen to. Continue reading The Secret Life of Bees →
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The Ferryman