🚀 go-pugleaf

We just went to the Publick Theater's brilliant production of Cyrano de
Bergerac in Brighton, next to Boston.  They have a large, experienced cast
which gave an especially strong performance.  Local favorite Susan Goforth
was impressive in the role of Roxanne.  The Public Theatre built an elaborate
set, even including a carriage in which Roxanne travels to the battle
scene. The battle scene is staged with lots of gun fire and explosions
around the audience, with soldiers running back and forth through
the audience.  The performers are all in elaborate costumes.  Cyrano was
wonderful and the audience seemed to have a terrific time.

The theater is located at 1175 Soldiers Field Road at
Herter Park across from the Channel 4 TV tower and close
to Harvard Stadium.  There's plenty of parking.  The theater
can be easily reached from Harvard Square by driving past the
Kennedy School of Government on JFK Street, over the Charles
River bridge going toward the Harvard Stadium, taking the first,
immediate right on the other side of the river, and then taking
a left as the road splits.  Ample, free parking is available in
the lot across from the Channel 4 TV tower.

Performances are at 8:00 pm, Wednesday through Sunday, subject to
the weather.  Phone 617-782-5425.  Tickets are $12-$16, $2
discount for elders; ages 16 and under $7.

The performance starts in daylight, and then the lights come on
as the sun sets, lighting up an altogether thoroughly enjoyable
performance.

Michael.Willett@OFFICE.Wang.com