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
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
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
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
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
By Rich Fahey STONEHAM – There’s nothing wrong with a holiday show that’s a bit hokey and corny. If those qualities were disqualifying factors, then we wouldn’t still be watching “It’s a Wonderful… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – A production such as “Mindplay” that is so dependent on audience participation reminds one of what Forrest Gump’s mom told him: Life is like a box of chocolates;… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The answer is, of course, sardines. Now what was the question again? You’ll never look at sardines the same again after platefuls of them are scattered about the… Continue reading
‘By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The story begins. And what a way to start. The Ufot Family Cycle, a nine-play initiative of works by playwright Mfonsio Udofia, conceived by The Huntington’s artistic director,… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey STONEHAM – For one local theatrical troupe, it’s a new day, a new season and, in many very important ways, a new home that has been extensively upgraded and modernized.… Continue reading