“While some purists will never accept any change to a Shakespearean play, this *Pericles* earns the standing ovation it received on opening night—and likely will every night it’s onstage.”

Pericles
Boston Court Performing Arts Center, Pasadena, CA
Opened Aug 30, 2026 · Closed Sep 27, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
Critics' Take
Boston Court's inventive staging and strong ensemble enliven Shakespeare's messy "Pericles," though the modern translation's fusion with Shakespearean language creates an uneven rhythm that divides critics on this fresh but flawed production.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
6 reviews- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Not so at Boston Court Pasadena, where imagination reigns supreme and the results are every bit as electrifying.”
“Working from Ellen McLaughlin’s modern verse translation, Starbuck boldly tackles multiple challenges in her current production at the Boston Court — a resourceful and clever staging that delights from start to finish.”
“Largely, their resourcefulness elicits some real magic, as every found object – from a swim noodle to a bit of netting, from a cell phone flashlight to cast away pieces of mylar – are employed to launch Pericles on his journey.”
“Boston Court's Pericles offers several strong incentives for seeing it... Most importantly, this Pericles is a great deal of fun.”









