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COMFORT ZONE
On April Fools’ Day, The Jar will keep it light
With a focus on conversation and community building that revolves around culture, the group will be taking a moment to celebrate foolishness.
Broadway In Boston plans a November return to the Opera House; season opens with ‘Hadestown’
The announcement of its 2021-22 season amounts to a bet that a full return to live, indoor performances will be possible in Boston by late fall.
With ‘Banned in Boston,’ Urban Improv keeps the Faith with Stephen Colbert
Faith Soloway is writing the script and score for this year's revue, which will benefit an organization close to her heart.
TELEVISION
New PBS documentary illuminates choreographer Twyla Tharp’s expansive, trailblazing career
As Tharp approaches her 80th birthday, "American Masters: Twyla Moves" traces the development of her distinctive style.
DANCE REVIEW
With delightful studio performances, Boston Ballet celebrates the classical art form
The program includes 16 selections spanning a century of ballet, followed by excerpts from Mikko Nissinen's 'Swan Lake'
Playwright Mary McCullough is thinking ahead at Hibernian Hall
During her residency, McCullough hopes to develop new work and see at least one of her plays mounted in the fall.
COMEDY
‘Dr. Katz’ returns for some comedic therapy on Zoom
Jonathan Katz is reprising his character online and inviting Gary Gulman, Tom Papa, Erica Rhodes, and Aparna Nancherla to his next session.
‘Crutch’ star went straight from walking to moonwalking
The documentary follows the work of break dancer, skateboarder, and artist Bill Shannon over two decades.