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The Luck of the Irish
Friday, Mar 30, 2012 8:00p
The work of Medford playwright Kirsten Greenidge is characterized by a sure grasp of the nuances of race and class, never more so than in this beautifully realized new drams, directed by Melia Bensussen, about the transgenerational reverberations of a black family's decision to move into a predominantly white suburb. Extended to May 6. Presented by Huntington Theatre Company.--Don Aucoin, Globe Staff
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Stanford Calderwood Pavilion
527 Tremont St.
Boston Center for the Arts
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-0800
527 Tremont St.
Boston Center for the Arts
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-0800
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