Category Archive: Reviews

Hub’s ‘The Book of Will’: Saving Mr. Shakespeare

By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Will’s legacy is in deep trouble. Just a few years after his death in 1616, the immortal works of William Shakespeare are being bent, folded, spindled and mutilated.… Continue reading

Disney’s ‘Frozen’ melts the hearts of young and old

By Rich Fahey BOSTON – If you are one of the many children who are being introduced to the magic of live theater with the national tour of Disney’s “Frozen,” congratulations. I’m sure… Continue reading

NMST’s ‘The Full Monty’: Stripping down and lifting up

By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – Working people in many occupations across the country are restless and doing something about it. While white-collar workers such as writers and actors led the way, there are… Continue reading

Disco back to 1970s Boston for ASP’s ‘Shrew’

By Rich Fahey BOSTON — Not all of Shakespeare’s works have aged gracefully. A prime example is “The Taming of the Shrew,” which was written in the  late 16th Century, and strong evidence … Continue reading

‘Potus’: Propping up a president isn’t an easy job

By Rich Fahey BOSTON – We males have known the truth for our entire lives. Whenever and wherever members of the patriarchy have had a success, it has been aided, abetted, assisted, enabled,… Continue reading

NSMT’s ‘Margaritaville’ a perfect summer escape

By Rich Fahey BEVERLY — Apparently, it’s five o’clock the moment you step onto the grounds of the North Shore Music Theatre. At least for the next week or so, it will remain… Continue reading

‘Born To Do This’ lifts Company Theatre to new heights

By Rich Fahey NORWELL – “Born To Do This” is a remarkable theatrical achievement. The Company Theatre is presenting a full-length world premiere rock opera on the life of Joan of Arc, and… Continue reading

Reagle’s ‘Little Mermaid’ thrills both young and old

By Rich Fahey WALTHAM – Rachel Bertone has gracefully picked up the baton Robert Eagle put down  after 52 years leading  the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston. Eagle retired in June 2021,… Continue reading

Hub show uses laughter to explore ‘Love & Loss’

By Rich Fahey BOSTON – In the summer of 2013, a fledgling theater company engaged one of the leading lights in the Boston theater community to help get the company off the ground.… Continue reading

Reworked ‘Big Fish’ wears its heart on its sleeve

By Rich Fahey PLYMOUTH – On Broadway, “Big Fish” was a fish out of water, so to speak. The musical opened in 2013 to mixed reviews and ran for only three months. The… Continue reading