Many years later, ‘Grease’ is still the word
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – Nostalgia sells. And it really sells when much of your subscriber base may consist of “Baby Boomers” who grew up during the Golden Age of Rock ‘n Roll.… Continue reading
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Refreshed, renovated ‘The Wiz’ is joyous, uplifting
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – When turning 50, it’s nice to get a makeover. Especially a makeover that makes you look fresh and new. The Tony-winning musical “The Wiz” is actually 51, debuting… Continue reading
In Hub’s ‘The Understudy,’ an actor finds his voice
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Perhaps I have been part of the problem right along. In writing theater reviews for the past three decades, I never noted the names of the actors understudying… Continue reading
Peter Pan prequel for young, and young at heart
By Rich Fahey PLYMOUTH – The magic of live theater doesn’t always have to come from a falling chandelier. Sometimes it can be as simple as a rope, a prop used to resemble… Continue reading
Reagle’s ‘Beautiful’: King’s story inspires, entertains
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – It took Carole King years and years before she looked into the mirror and found the perfect person to deliver her music the way she wanted: Herself. The… Continue reading
Make your appointment to visit ‘Jaja’ and friends
By Rich Fahey BOSTON –– As they painstakingly arrange the hair braids they use to give their clients a new identity, their lives also become intertwined and connected with their fellow workers. The… Continue reading
In play about ‘Jaws,’ there are two kinds of sharks
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – Three men on a boat for nine weeks in 1974, often at each other’s throats. An endless series of delays due to a number of mechanical sharks with… Continue reading
‘Diary’ puts forgotten dancers back in the spotlight
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE — Passion projects often provide great insights and truths. And, along the way, can also provide great entertainment. Ayodele Casel is a woman on a mission. She is using… Continue reading
Lyric’s ‘Noises Off’ leaves no sardine unturned
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
‘Galileo’s Daughter’ is a journey worth taking
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE – Yes, indeed, the co-production of “Galileo’s Daughter” by the Central Square Theater and the WAM Theatre is about the daughter of famed 17th century scientist Galileo Galilei. But… Continue reading