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Young talent, choreography lift ‘Wonderful Town’

WALTHAM – For many years, Bob Eagle and the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston had a business model that worked for them. Bring in a big name – a Shirley Jones, Debbie… Continue reading

Company Theatre crafts a warm, winning ‘1776’

NORWELL – “!776” has never really gotten its due as one of the great American musicals. It works on several levels: as a history lesson, since most Americans are woefully ignorant of the… Continue reading

Second bananas steal Ogunquit’s riotous ‘Nice Work’

OGUNQUIT, ME. – Yes, I know the leads in a musical are important, but unless you have second and third bananas who can also hit the mark, your show is going nowhere. “Nice… Continue reading

Company One’s ‘Colossal’ is a theatrical touchdown

BOSTON — Football players are risking their lives each time they set foot on the playing field. It is a violent, chaotic, dog-eat-dog world and emotions run high. And when tragedy befalls one… Continue reading

Nora’s ‘Saving Kitty:’ Stifler would be very proud

CAMBRIDGE — There was a buzz in the air at the Central Square Theatre on the night of a recent performance. There was great anticipation as Norwell native and Emerson College alumna Jennifer… Continue reading

Americana’s ‘The Three Musketeers’ is fast-paced fun

PLYMOUTH — It’s always good news when a new performance space comes on-line. It’s very good news when that performance space features a strong theatrical production. The Spire Center for the Performing Arts… Continue reading

Reagle gives the classic ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ its just due

WALTHAM — If I were Bob Eagle, I’d do it too. The artistic director of the Reagle Music Theatre has brought back the husband-wife acting team of Sarah Pfisterer and Rick Hilsabeck several… Continue reading

‘Irving Berlin’ is Hershey Felder at his finest

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox honored Irving Berlin again Sunday. Along with the rest of Major League Baseball.  Red Sox fans stood as one and sang “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning… Continue reading

Collins, Ellis shine in Gloucester’s ‘Out of Sterno’

GLOUCESTER — While growing up, we were often told about things that could stunt your growth. Smoking and not eating your vegetables I remember very well. Well, there’s other things that can really… Continue reading

NSMT’s ‘Shrek The Musical’: Being green ain’t easy

BEVERLY — Being green ain‘t easy. Just ask the ogre at the center of the action in “Shrek The Musical” at the North Shore Music Theatre through July 19. He’s forced to leave… Continue reading