Don Aucoin is the Chief Theater Critic and Arts critic-at-large for The Boston Globe. With a focus on theater, film, and music, Aucoin explores the dynamic landscape of arts and entertainment, bringing insight into plays, musicals, and the film industry. He has been featured in The Boston Globe and Boston Globe Media.
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Don Aucoin's coverage is predominantly focused on entertainment news, particularly related to actors, TV shows, movies, theater, and musical productions. He regularly features event coverage, press releases, expert commentary pieces as well as profile features. When reaching out to Don Aucoin with story ideas or pitches, consider offering exclusive interviews with actors or industry insiders related to trending TV shows or upcoming movies. Providing unique insights into the behind-the-scenes aspects of theater productions may also pique his interest.
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By: Don Aucoin
When John Turturro approached American Repertory Theater artistic director Diane Paulus about collaborating on a production of Eugène
A tale of a 19th century shipwreck, set to the music and lyrics of The Avett Brothers
There's visual grace but not much excitement in movement-driven adaptation of Joseph Conrad's 1910 novella "The Secret Sharer," from Arts Emerson.
The rapport between Kathy Bates and Sam Anderson, as wife and husband, is a key element of the legal drama
By: Don Aucoin
‘Something Rotten!' sends up Shakespeare and musical theater at Lyric Stage Boston
NEEDHAM – Of history's great geniuses, the image of Ludwig van Beethoven is among the most unforgettable — and most consonant with both his temperament and his life's work.
What’s most noteworthy about the late-night host is not his anger but the extent to which his comedy is grounded in empathy and rooted in values.
The star of ‘Your Show of Shows' has been eclipsed by the passage of time NEW YORK – “ Hacks ,” which comes to an end on May 28, has made no secret of its debt to pioneering female comedians.
For Ronee Penoi , the curtain will come down on ArtsEmerson's 2026-27 season — announced Wednesday evening — with a production that is close to her heart.
Minna Lee's sci-fi comedy examines the impact of gentrification and technology on a struggling Vietnamese-American restaurant
