Category Archive: Reviews

ART’s ‘Real Women Have Curves’ is joyous, uplifting

By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE – The American Repertory Theater’s world premiere musical “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical” is a heartfelt, uplifting, often joyous celebration of Latino culture and the immigrant experience. It… Continue reading →

GBSC’s ‘All is Calm’ is called back into service

By Rich Fahey STONEHAM – After a resounding success in 2021, the soldiers have been called back into service. The Greater Boston Stage Company 2021 production of “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce… Continue reading →

Small pleasures abound in Suh’s ‘The Heart Sellers’

By Rich Fahey BOSTON – It is a history lesson, and a deceptively simple story about making your way as an immigrant in your new home, while also treasuring your ties for the… Continue reading →

‘The Band’s Visit’: Partnership off to a great start

By Rich Fahey BOSTON – There was a time when winning a Tony Award for Best Musical required a plunging chandelier or a sprawling historical story told over several decades. But times and… Continue reading →

‘The Game’s Afoot’: Murder both foul and funny

By Rich Fahey BOSTON – It’s fast. It’s funny.  And perfect for the holiday season. A cast with some of Boston’s finest comedic actors has been assembled to make sure getting to whodunit… Continue reading →

Bald and blue are back in a big way in Boston

By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Bald and blue are back in a big, bold way. The iconic performance troupe Blue Man Group, who have held sway at the Charles Playhouse for more than… Continue reading →

NSMT’s new Elvis musical: Long live The King

By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – Has there ever been any other cultural icon whose career seemed to still be skyrocketing after he left this earth and whose grip on the American public has… Continue reading →

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 →