‘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
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‘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
Female singers take center stage in ‘Beehive’ musical
By Rich Fahey STONEHAM – For those of us who have reached a certain age, the 60’s are still alive and well. Musically, the decade saw the arrival of the Fab Four and… Continue reading
‘Sister Act’: When the convent discovered disco
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – For decades almost any play or musical featuring nuns has been a go from the start in the Greater Boston area. “Nunsense” and its many sequels and “Late… Continue reading
Edelman’s ‘Just for Us’ is actually for everybody
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – A solo show is a bit like performing naked. There’s nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, no one else to blame if things go off the rails. Naked… Continue reading
At ‘Clyde’s,’ some fresh ingredients and a fresh start
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Sometimes all you want is a sandwich. But not just any sandwich. You want one with fresh, preferably local ingredients, on great bread, with inspired condiments and add-ons… Continue reading
In ART’s ‘Life of Pi,’ a dramatic tale of teen vs. tiger
CAMBRIDGE – The art of what is possible in live theater has changed rapidly in the past generation. Thanks to technology and the imaginations of theater artists, works of art can be transferred… Continue reading
The spirit shines through in Americana’s ‘Carol’
PLYMOUTH – You can bend, fold, spindle, or mutilate it. No matter how much you might change or adapt Charles Dickens’ 1843 masterpiece “A Christmas Carol,” the spirit of the piece always comes… Continue reading
‘Torch Song’: Love Yourself first, then others
BOSTON – Arnold Beckoff knew the score. Before you can love someone or have someone love you, you have to love yourself. And when you are a nice guy but you also happen… Continue reading