By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Through the decades, the works and characters originated by Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle have been bent, folded, spindled, mutilated and twisted every which way, until… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE – Often, the children hold the key. They make friends in school, on the playground, on the soccer or softball field or while bouncing around in a kiddie pool.… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey STONEHAM — It may appear to be frivolous fun, but it is the theatrical and musical equivalent of running the Boston Marathon. It is Greater Boston Stage Company’s “Murder for… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey NORWELL – The British have turned several theatrical genres into cottage industries. They have long since mastered mystery/detective plays, films and TV series, including such notable stage works as “Murder… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Regret, I’ve heard it said, is the cancer of life. And the effects of guilt that festers for years can be toxic and, in the end, deadly. In… Continue reading
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
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
By Rich Fahey STONEHAM – We live in an area where history is everywhere you look. And recently history really took over as the 250th anniversary of battles, midnight rides and other events… Continue reading
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
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – An iconic show, with an equally iconic score. Produced in the historic theater where it all began 80 years ago. A company of talented actors and singers, and… Continue reading