By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – The Texan sets the tone, just as he has for almost three decades. And everyone seems to follow. And the result is a theatrical explosion of Christmas spirit that… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY — Hundreds of actors may have come and gone since the North Shore Music Theatre started performing its own adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in 1989, but… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – Working people in many occupations across the country are restless and doing something about it. While white-collar workers such as writers and actors led the way, there are… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – “The Sound of Music” will turn 64 this November, the very definition of a senior citizen. Then how can it be that it still feels fresh and new,… Continue reading
BEVERLY – The singer/songwriter Carole King has penned more than 400 songs that have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists, but it took her many years to figure out who was the… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – No less than the great musical storyteller Don McLean sang in his immortal tune “American Pie” about “The Day The Music Died.” On February 3, 1959, American rock… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – The North Shore Music Theatre isn’t superstitious and doesn’t harbor a grudge, and that’s a good thing. A devastating fire during a run of the musical “Rodgers &… Continue reading
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY — Before there were hit jukebox musicals such as “Mama Mia!.” “Jersey Boys,” “Beautiful, The Carol King Musical” or revues devoted to composers such as “Side by Side by… Continue reading
BEVERLY – When you’re returning after a 21-month absence, you want to start with something that’s a sure-fire hit, a crowd-pleaser of the first order. That pretty much describes the musical “Mamma Mia!” the… Continue reading