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Al Franken is taking comedy seriously again
On Saturday, Franken will stop by the Wilbur with his solo show “The Only Former US Senator Currently on Tour.” Forced to resign in 2017 for some improper acts — we’ll get to that — he’s having a second act in American life. Or maybe a third.
STAGE REVIEW
‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’ gets the joint jumpin’ at Central Square Theater
Set in a 1920s Harlem nightclub, the exuberant musical showcases 30 of Fats Waller's compositions over its two hours.
First staged in the Berkshires, Billy Crystal’s ‘Mr. Saturday Night’ nominated for top Tony Award
Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield was the first theater to present “Mr. Saturday Night,” a musical created by and starring Crystal.
Select list of nominees for 2022 Tony Awards
Select nominations for the 2022 Tony Awards were announced on Monday. The ceremony will take place on June 12 on CBS and Paramount+.
Livestream: Nominations announced for the 2022 Tony Awards
This year's Tony Awards nominations are being announced by actors Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry on Monday.
DANCE REVIEW
Boston Ballet surveys dance’s ‘MINDscape’
An energetic and engaging bill — featuring two world premieres — showcases choreography of William Forsythe and Jorma Elo.
STAGES
A Shakespeare comedy aimed at today’s teens reaches back into the ancient history of the 1980s and ‘60s
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Stage2 production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is being staged at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester primarily for school groups, but general audiences will have a chance to see it too.
Comedian Orlando Baxter goes back to school — the one that turned his life around
His new “Live from South High” special was recorded in March at Worcester’s South High Community School, where Baxter spent three years as a student and two more as a teacher.