In play about ‘Jaws,’ there are two kinds of sharks
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – Three men on a boat for nine weeks in 1974, often at each other’s throats. An endless series of delays due to a number of mechanical sharks with… Continue reading
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Joyous cast of ‘Crowns’ lifts up the audience
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE — One word says it all: “Hattitude.” Yes, Moonbox Productions’ “Crowns” boasts plenty of gospel music, beautifully performed, often raising the roof of the Arrow Street Arts Theater in… Continue reading
Now 30 years old, ‘Riverdance’ hasn’t lost a step
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The tradition continues, buoyed by performers who had yet to be born when it all began. “Riverdance 30: The New Generation” is onstage this week at the Boch Center… Continue reading
BLO’s ‘Carousel’ is a breathtaking tribute to an icon
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – An iconic show, with an equally iconic score. Produced in the historic theater where it all began 80 years ago. A company of talented actors and singers, and… Continue reading
‘Diary’ puts forgotten dancers back in the spotlight
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE — Passion projects often provide great insights and truths. And, along the way, can also provide great entertainment. Ayodele Casel is a woman on a mission. She is using… Continue reading
Look out, Grinch: Here comes CSC’s ‘Christmas Carol’
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The competition is keen. Just up the street at the Wang Center, the Grinch and his dog Max are terrorizing The Whos. On Washington Street at the Citizens… Continue reading
35 years later. it’s time to sing ‘Carol’s’ praises
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – For everyone involved with North Shore Music Theatre’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” it is a time to celebrate. The show has known nothing but success since… Continue reading
Dynamic dysfunction rules ‘The Lion in Winter’
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – It is a royal family that put the “d” in dysfunctional. And not mere dysfunction, but dynamic dysfunction. James Goldman’s 1966 Broadway play “The Lion in Winter” combined… Continue reading
‘Six’: Queens celebrating a unique sisterhood
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – You probably weren’t paying attention in history class when they tralked about the many wives of the celebrated 16th Century monarch Henry VIII all being rock goddesses, in… Continue reading
Many hands have kept NSMT’s ‘Christmas Carol’ singing
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – Jon Kimbell recalls there was a lot riding on that first performance of “A Christmas Carol” at the North Shore Music Theatre on Dec. 7, 1989. “The entire… Continue reading