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
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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
Amid laughs, Fey’s ‘Mean Girls’ delivers messages
BOSTON – At a fictional high school, the top dog is a cruel blonde who is pretty in pink. But, as Shakespeare reminds us, uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. In… Continue reading
Spruced-up staging puts a new face on ‘Cats’
BOSTON – Sometimes, as the real estate people tell us, it’s all in the staging. The national touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Cats,” based on the 2016 Broadway revival, arrived at… Continue reading
‘Come From Away’ will lift you, steal your heart
BOSTON — While the fires of Sept. 11, 2001 were still burning, some 7,000 strangers descended on a small Canadian town and discovered what they had in common was much greater than what… Continue reading
As a spectacle, ‘The Lion King’ is still undefeated
BOSTON – Yes, there are masks, puppets, costumes, headgear and all manner of theatrical, Tony-winning devices in the musical “The Lion King.” But the magic comes from the actors who bring to life… Continue reading