James Sullivan

Women's empowerment is at the heart of '1972,' the new work of musical theaterthat Stokes has been developing for years. After many twists and turns, the show is set for its world premiere at the American Repertory Theater. Hannah, the main character, is ... See more

There was a lot of reconfiguring happening onstage throughout the night, with technicians and stagehands scampering around between songs. At one point Beck noted that his favorite part of touring is the backstage warmup, when the band clusters in some sma... See more

'A lot of people think you have to go to Los Angeles or New York' to connect with the film industry, said Ray Fuschetti, one of the co-founders of Sweater Weather Films, a new, multifaceted production company. 'But right here in Boston there's a lot of gr... See more

'It means the world to me,' she said. 'It made this room feel so different.' It did indeed. Before she took the stage, fans gazed up toward the Garden's famed rafters, rather than down into their laps. That sense of wonder permeated the show. Bridgers deb... See more

What's more, two other members of the First Ladies, Sierra Hull andMolly Tuttle, are products of the American Roots Music Program at Berklee College of Music. All five of the First Ladies, including upright bassist Missy Raines and fiddler Becky Buller, w... See more