It’s back to the 80’s in NSMT’s lively ‘Rock of Ages’
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – You have to like a musical that’s not afraid to poke fun at itself, and never – I mean never – takes itself too seriously. “Rock of Ages,”… Continue reading
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‘Moulin Rouge!’: The last call for a spectacle
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – When the world premiere of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” re-lit the Emerson Colonial Theatre on July 10, 2018, after the venue had been dark and closed for renovations… Continue reading
Americana brings alive dancing, singing Addams Family
By Rich Fahey PLYMOUTH – It has always seemed perfectly logical that the members of the Addams Family first found life in cartoons by Charles Addams in The New Yorker magazine. When they… Continue reading
NSMT’s vibrant ‘Joseph’ showcases young talent
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY — Before there was the “Phantom of the Opera,” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” a cantata premiered in 1970 by the very young duo of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and… Continue reading
Singing, dancing ‘Addams Family’ comes to Plymouth
By Rich Fahey They’re creepy and they’re kooky,Mysterious and spooky,They’re all together ooky,The Addams Family. -The theme from “The Addams Family” TV show PLYMOUTH – It had to happen. Any TV show that… Continue reading
NSMT is speaking Latin in musical ‘On Your Feet!’
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – By definition, a successful jukebox musical is the perfect marriage of story and score. But not every life can be made into a musical that can both entertain… Continue reading
It’s just the right time for ‘Annie’ to return
By Rich Fahey STONEHAM – A theater is never as alive as when it is filled with young people – many of whom are experiencing live theater for the first time. And so… Continue reading
ART’s musical ‘Wonder’ is promising, but imperfect
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE – In the American Repertory Theater’s world premiere production of the musical “Wonder,” the message is loud and clear. “Wonder” not only talks the talk but walks the walk… Continue reading
Notes of ‘Carol’ may have changed, but magic hasn’t
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – When the North Shore Music Theatre completed its first-ever season as a year-round theater producing its own shows, the theater’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens novella “A Christmas… Continue reading
Darkness and light in Huntington’s ‘Fun Home’
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – For many years, the theater world has known that the source material for a great musical could come from just about anywhere. It didn’t have to be a… Continue reading