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 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.

Julie-Anne Whitney 2/8/20 Julie-Anne Whitney 2/8/20

Huntington’s ‘Sweat’ Shows The Dark Side of American Dream

Director Kimberly Senior masterfully builds, suspends, and expands the tension throughout the play with moments of stillness and breathlessness followed by rapid action and rampant activity.