At NSMT, ‘Sound of Music’ makes a glorious return
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – “The Sound of Music” will turn 64 this November, the very definition of a senior citizen. Then how can it be that it still feels fresh and new,… Continue reading
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Troilo, Salpini recreate the magic of ‘Murder’
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – An intimate, comfortable, beautifully air-conditioned theater. Two accomplished artists re-interpreting the works of two of America’s greatest composers, doing so with great panache and a sense of humor.… Continue reading
‘Beautiful’: King created soundtrack for our lives
BEVERLY – The singer/songwriter Carole King has penned more than 400 songs that have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists, but it took her many years to figure out who was the… Continue reading
At ART, ‘Evita’ revisited for a new generation
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE — Even seen through wisps of smoke, a new Argentina emerged on stage. The American Repertory Theater’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Evita” is the vision of… Continue reading
Cirque’s ‘Corteo’: A thrilling, theatrical spectacle
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The artistry of Cirque du Soleil, combined with its matchless production values – music, lighting, costumes, set – sometimes blurs the differences between reality and a dream world.… Continue reading
Lyric’s ‘Rooted’: A woman planted in the trees
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Sometimes people are like plants. They are born, live and die on the same plot of land and rarely journey very far from it. Even when they want to.… Continue reading
GBSC’s ‘Clue’: Murder most foul and funny
By Rich Fahey STONEHAM – Murder and mayhem, both involving beloved characters brought to life on stage, part of a game you’ve been playing since childhood. An all-star cast of actors playing those… Continue reading
‘The Prom’: Old-school vibe, new-school themes
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Broadway is never better than when it skewers itself. And, in that vein, that goes double for a musical comedy that allows certain actors to do what they… Continue reading
‘Side Man’: Over decades, the dream slowly died
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – There’s nothing sadder than a bunch of people on a sinking ship who seem oblivious to the fact they are going down for the count. A group of… Continue reading
Lincoln Center’s ‘Fair Lady’ is a first-class revival
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Local theater-goers were treated in recent years to national tours of two acclaimed musical revivals first staged at the Lincoln Center Theater in New York City: “South Pacific”… Continue reading