1,920 stories by "Arts Fuse Editor"
Filmmaker Salvo Cuccia packs a lot into this tightly framed 2014 documentary on Frank Zappa.
The tap challenge, sometimes good natured, sometimes prickly, is at the heart of both of these remarkable documentaries.
Chase's iconoclastic genre-crossing oratorio proceeds from dark to light, and wins its struggle for transcendence.
I found myself almost wishing the dramatist had written a longer play (a rare desire coming from a theater critic).
For Bob Childs, the idea of breaking up this joyous, talented musical ensemble is bittersweet.
Is a romantic relationship with someone who is lovely -- but mentally ill -- worth the effort?
Three jug band legends -- John Sebastian Geoff Muldaur, and Jim Kweskin reunite.
The Boston Ballet's program was meant as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of Finnish independence.
Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual arts, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.
Nothing could be more necessary at this point in time than this book.
I almost found myself wishing the dramatist had written a longer play (a rare desire for a theater critic).
Celebrate New England's unsung cultural movers and shakers as well as the 10th anniversary of The Arts Fuse!
Set in Boston's rock scene during the '80s, the mystery World Enough serves up plenty of compelling entertainment.
The Brattle Theatre has come up with a specially-curated slate of films that honors the cinematic underpinnings of Netflix's Stranger Things.
Coming of age in today's world is a tumultuous and confusing experience; Ken Urban's script expertly taps into these modern anxieties.
A festival of Gumboot and Pantsula at Rhode Island College featured a large cast of virtuosic dancers and engaging musicians.
Comparisons and guesses about influence aside, poet Richard Hoffman's voice is individual, original, and strong.
The short volume promises a glimpse into Patti Smith's intuitive creative process -- but disappoints.
Faye Driscoll's muddled version of taking artifice apart is far too familiar; we've done it all before, seen it more than once.
Veteran bassist Gary Peacock doesn't differentiate between experimental and straight-ahead jazz.
Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual arts, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.
The King's Choice is a thoughtful nail-biter, a suspenseful historical drama.
Leif Ove Andsnes' excellent all-Sibelius album is nothing short of revelatory; Borusan Quartet's disc is creatively programmed and brilliantly played.
With Jon Langford, the only certainty is that there will be surprises that make it party time.
Even though Wormwood's sound is thick and lumbering, the band is actually pretty nimble.
