The Heights

‘Top Girls’ Shows the Strife of Womanhood Through an Accessible Lens

Caroline Ko • October 5, 2025

This weekend, an all-female cast hushed audiences at Robsham Theater with striking and amusing dialogue on gender roles. Easily digestible but still complex, BC Theatre’s rendition of Top Girls provided food for thought on the female experience and how varying socioeconomic factors affect it.

‘As You Like It’ Transforms Shakespeare Classic With ’60s Flair

Vivienne Woodard • April 30, 2025

While the Shakespearean language and plot of the play conflicted slightly with the more contemporary ’60s style, As You Like It was a heartfelt, dramatic show executed with precision and flair.

Contemporary Theatre’s ‘Witch’ Expertly Balances Humor and Sincerity

Mary Mullen • April 16, 2025

Witch does a wonderful job incorporating humorous elements and serious issues to keep the audience engaged—a hard line to walk, but Contemporary Theatre seems to do it with ease.

BC’s Bonnie and Clyde Depicts the Danger of Desire

Riley Del Sesto • April 6, 2025

Bonnie and Clyde took Robsham Theater hostage April 3 to April 5, immersing BC in a twisted version of the American Dream.

‘Accidental Death of an Anarchist’ Mixes Humor With Powerful Message

Mary Mullen • February 24, 2025

Despite the humor infused by exaggerated characters, the purpose of Accidental Death of An Anarchist is to expose the government for its wrongdoings and promote discourse surrounding the injustices and unfairness in the justice system.

Pippin’s Quest for Fulfillment Comes to Life on Robsham’s Stage

Lucas Ferrara • November 22, 2024

BC's production of Pippin was a living, breathing spectacle that combined humor, heart, and a touch of absurdity to remind the crowd that theater can still surprise and delight.

‘Rent’ Offers a Range of Stories About Resilience in a World That Seems to Test Its Characters

Leah Stitzel • November 19, 2023

The BC Theatre Department's production of 'Rent' intersects the multiple stories of young artists trying to survive the many challenges that NYC in the 90s poses them.

BC Theatre Takes Innovative Approach With ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’

Maria Beatriz Saldanha • October 19, 2023

Director Luke Jorgensen and his cast members have created a welcoming and representative production of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.'

‘Proof’ the Show Must Go On

Grace Mayer • February 3, 2021

The Boston College Theatre Department creatively adapts to socially distanced performance for its upcoming play 'Proof.'

‘Back The Night’ Confronts College Women’s Safety

Julia Landwehr • January 28, 2020

The Boston College theatre department's production 'Back the Night' explores the aftermath of sexual assault.

BC Theatre’s ‘Murder on the Nile’ Animates Agatha Christie Classic

Nathan Rhind • October 21, 2019

Last weekend BC Theatre brought Agatha Christie's 'Death on the Nile' to life with its riveting performance of 'Murder on the Nile.'

‘Jailbait’ Paints a Frank Portrait of Adolescence

Jillian Ran • January 27, 2019

In 'Jailbait,' two teenage girls grow up quickly over the course of one disastrous night.