‘Queen Kristin’ reigns supreme in Broadway tryout
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – At the age of 56, Kristin Chenoweth remains a force of nature. Over the nearly three hours of the world premiere of the Broadway-bound musical “The Queen of… Continue reading
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’46 Plays’: Hub Theatre remembers the ladies
’ “Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.” From a letter written by Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams, on March 31, 1776. By Rich… Continue reading
In Cirque’s ‘OVO,’ insects perform fantastic feats
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – When a great spectacle is combined with fantastic feats of strength and daring , the result is Cirque du Soleil’s production of “OVO,” now at the Agganis Arena… Continue reading
NSMT puts its own magical stamp on Disney’s ‘Frozen’
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – What happens when you combine the Disney brand with the established artistry of the North Shore Music Theatre? Theatrical magic fit for all ages. For many years, NSMT’s… Continue reading
‘All Shook up’: Elvis meets Shakespeare at Reagle
By Rich Fahey WALTHAM – Elvis is not in the building. At least not a full-fledged Elvis Presley impersonator, the kind you’d find in a Las Vegas lounge or even marrying you in… Continue reading
Take a trip aboard Americana’s ‘Orient Express’
By Rich Fahey PLYMOUTH – Sometimes – even when it comes to the work of Dame Agatha Christie, one of the greatest mystery writers of all time – less is more. Her masterwork… Continue reading
Musical ‘MJ’ brilliantly recalls an iconic talent
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Perhaps, through it all and 15 years after his death, he is still the king of pop. Gauged by the raucous welcome the national touring company of “MJ”… Continue reading
Reagle, Bertone deliver again with ‘South Pacific’
By Rich Fahey WALTHAM – For all of the past 54 summer seasons, the formula for success for the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston has been a simple one: Presenting classic musicals… Continue reading
ART’s gorgeous ‘Gatsby’ just needs better balance
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE – A few years after the end of World War I — The War to End All Wars – everything seemed possible in America. In 1925, novelist F. Scott… Continue reading
At NSMT, beloved ‘Fiddler’ gets superb retelling
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – With the first strains of the violin, the North Shore Music Theatre’s production of the classic Tony and Oscar-winning musical “Fiddler on the Roof” immediately transports you to… Continue reading