Tag Archive: comedy

Cheating Brits abound in Company’s ‘The Cottage’

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

‘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

Peter Pan prequel for young, and young at heart

By Rich Fahey PLYMOUTH – The magic of live theater doesn’t always have to come from a falling chandelier. Sometimes it can be as simple as a rope, a prop used to resemble… 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

Lyric’s ‘Noises Off’ leaves no sardine unturned

By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The answer is, of course, sardines. Now what was the question again? You’ll never look at sardines the same again after platefuls of them are scattered about the… Continue reading

’46 Plays’: Hub Theatre remembers the ladies

 ’ “Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.” By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The  well-known quote above – as Adams urged her husband and the other… Continue reading