Watertown's New Repertory Theatre closing after 40 seasons
The New Repertory Theatre said it could no longer sustain itself, citing pandemic challenges and declining donations.
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The New Repertory Theatre said it could no longer sustain itself, citing pandemic challenges and declining donations.
New Rep's closure follows a tumultuous three years for the midsize regional theater.
While Lorraine Hansberry's poignant tale about a 1950s Chicago family has some dated language and deplorable stances, the play is anchored by strong performances and themes that are still relevant today, reviews theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair.
The return to plays this summer and fall marks a new phase of the Watertown theater's reinvention.
New Repertory Theatre has announced the Directors for each of the plays of its 2023 Season, as the company continues to build on its nearly 40-year legacy of excellent, provocative theatrical productions that speak to the vital issues of our time.