As a theater critic, my aim is always to be fair, kind, and honest. I have been reviewing plays and musicals for the Theater Mirror since 2019. I also catalog my reviews on Instagram (@ReviewsByJulie).

Julie-Anne Whitney 1/30/26 Julie-Anne Whitney 1/30/26

‘Noli Timere’ is Thoroughly Thrilling

ArtsEmerson’s Noli Timere is a deeply moving exploration of trust and connection through the fusion of art, music, circus, and dance.

Julie-Anne Whitney 10/10/25 Julie-Anne Whitney 10/10/25

‘Hang Time’ is a Searingly Powerful Call to Action

Hang Time forces you to bear witness, to lean in, to confront. It is a reckoning and a powerful call to action. It demands that you think about the lives these Black men deserved but didn’t get to have.

Julie-Anne Whitney 6/13/22 Julie-Anne Whitney 6/13/22

‘Common Ground, Revisited’ Asks Us to Look Back to Move Forward

Common Ground, Revisited offers a sharp, clear-eyed perspective of a challenging part of Boston’s history and in doing so gives insight into the city’s present problems.