‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ is flawed, but has humor and heart
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – When it comes to following in the footsteps of a great comic actor, there is one name that stands above the rest and casts the longest shadow: The… 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
‘Back to the Future’ is a theatrical thrill ride
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Let’s get it straight right away. The national touring production “Back to the Future: The Musical” is a theatrical thrill ride of the first order, a series of… Continue reading
‘Six’: Queens celebrating a unique sisterhood
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – You probably weren’t paying attention in history class when they tralked about the many wives of the celebrated 16th Century monarch Henry VIII all being rock goddesses, in… Continue reading
Musical ‘MJ’ brilliantly recalls an iconic talent
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Perhaps, through it all and 15 years after his death, he is still the king of pop. Gauged by the raucous welcome the national touring company of “MJ”… 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
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
‘Tina’ the musical takes time to find its groove
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – She was born Anna Mae Bullock in Tennessee, a name she has owned and treasured her entire life. But she became a star as Tina Turner, the name… Continue reading
The legend of ‘Anastasia’ endures and entrances
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – It was, in some ways. putting the cart before the horse. The 1997 film “Anastasia” is one of many animated films to find their way onto the stage.… Continue reading
‘Ain’t Too Proud’: The Temptations’ story on stage
BOSTON –Some theater purists early on sneered at shows that became known as “jukebox musicals,” complete with ready-made scores generated by the subject – or subjects – of the piece. Early examples included… Continue reading