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Review: Shakespeare Tavern’s ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ gets lost in recitation

Jan 17, 2025 | ajc.com | Luke Evans

This story was originally published by ArtsATL. An offbeat comedy with an uncommonly sober ending, “Love’s Labour’s Lost” has the capacity to both delight and move audiences with its clever wit and emotional agility. However, the production running through Jan. 26 at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse seems unaware of these virtues. Despite a couple of standout moments, this staging is unseasoned, boilerplate Shakespeare at its most monotonous.
Detractors, devotees can boost holiday spirit with ‘Christmas Actually’

Dec 10, 2024 | ajc.com | Luke Evans

Has anyone ever wondered what would happen if Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch put on a Christmas show together? What about if a Christmas show were centered around a romcom that is only vaguely about Christmas? Emerson Collins and Blake McIver’s “Christmas Actually,” performing Dec. 16 at Out Front Theatre, is both of these things and more. Inspired by Collins and McIver’s differing relationships to the holiday season, this festive extravaganza features different arrangements of various Yuletide tunes.
Hagens’ Overtime Goal Sends No. 3 BC Past UConn 2–1 — The Heights

Dec 5, 2024 | bcheights.com | Luke Evans

Less than three weeks ago, then-No. 2 Boston College men’s hockey fell to UConn 5–4 after the Eagles collapsed in the beginning of the second period. Jacob Fowler, BC’s anchor in net, let up three goals in the span of less than five minutes, and released a frustration punch that connected with the Huskies’ Tristan Fraser. Fowler was assessed a game misconduct, ejected, and the Eagles never fully recovered in the game.
Rudolph, Tiny Tim and some musical Holiday Follies mark Christmas season

Nov 27, 2024 | ajc.com | Luke Evans

Atlantans must have been extra good this year because this holiday theater season is stuffed to the brim with shows of all shapes and sizes. So gather ‘round the tree and let’s see what Santa has brought us. While most theater companies won’t be getting into the full holiday swing until December, a few are getting into the spirit early with productions already underway.
No. 3 BC Shuts Out Northeastern 3–0 — The Heights

Nov 23, 2024 | bcheights.com | Luke Evans

If Ryan Leonard takes the ice for Boston College men’s hockey in the 2024-25 season, chances are he is going to find the back of the net. Entering No. 3 BC’s Friday night matchup against cross-town rival Northeastern, Leonard had totaled eight goals through 10 games, and was on a four-game goal scoring streak. Less than five minutes into the Eagles’ tilt against the Huskies, Leonard extended that streak to five.
Tension between self, society is at play in Theater Emory’s ‘Other Shore’

Nov 22, 2024 | ajc.com | Luke Evans

This story was originally published by ArtsATL. Imagine you are a freshman or sophomore in college, your previous theater experience either nonexistent or leaning toward the traditional, and someone hands you a copy of a strange, melancholy play that rivals the complexities of Samuel Beckett and Eugene Ionésco. That is the challenge that the cast of Theater Emory’s production “The Other Shore” has taken on with aplomb, and the fruits of its labor are on display through Nov.
James and BC Fall Short in 38–28 Loss to No. 14 SMU — The Heights

Nov 16, 2024 | bcheights.com | Luke Evans

Ten and a half months ago, Boston College football took down then-No. 17 SMU in the 2023 Fenway Bowl 23–14 largely thanks to former BC quarterback Thomas Castellanos’ heroics. Under center for the Eagles, Castellanos logged 102 passing yards, 156 rushing yards, and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, guiding BC to its first bowl win since 2016.
Fowler Ejected, No. 2 BC Falls to UConn 5–4 — The Heights

Nov 16, 2024 | bcheights.com | Luke Evans

Earning the role as the starting netminder for Boston College men’s hockey as a true freshman and guiding the Eagles to a 2024 National Championship appearance, Jacob Fowler is known for being even-keeled between the posts, hardly ever letting the score affect his play. But in Friday night’s matchup against UConn, Fowler finally let his emotions get the better of him.
Review: ‘What Are You?’ explores the complexity of multiracial identity

Nov 15, 2024 | ajc.com | Luke Evans

This story was originally published by ArtsATL. What are you, and how many times have you been asked that? Nicolette Emanuelle’s new show is not about asking such questions but giving the space to explore them fully to grant multiracial identity the complexity it is often denied. Inspired by Emanuelle’s experiences, “What Are You?” — part of the First Voices Festival, A Celebration of Indigenous Cultures at 7 Stages Theatre through Nov.
Castellanos Reportedly Plans to Enter the Transfer Portal — The Heights

Nov 13, 2024 | bcheights.com | Luke Evans

Boston College football quarterback Thomas Castellanos plans to enter the transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos reported on Wednesday afternoon. The report comes just one day after BC head coach Bill O’Brien named Grayson James the team’s starting quarterback. “I brought both guys in on Sunday and talked to them about the position,” O’Brien said on Tuesday morning. “Look, I have to make decisions in the best interest of the football team. I look at the team and I try to do what’s best for the team.