Robbins works overtime to keep doo-wop alive
By Rich Fahey Harvey Robbins is the first to admit that the genre of music he has been tirelessly promoting for 30 years pretty much ended 60 years ago. “Doo-wop died with the… Continue reading
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NSMT’s ‘Margaritaville’ a perfect summer escape
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY — Apparently, it’s five o’clock the moment you step onto the grounds of the North Shore Music Theatre. At least for the next week or so, it will remain… Continue reading
At NSMT, ‘Sound of Music’ makes a glorious return
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
Like Old Man River, NSMT’s ‘Carol’ rolls along
BEVERLY – It was 45 minutes before the start of a recent production of “A Christmas Carol,” and the lobby of the North Shore Music Theatre was already crowded. There were grandparents in reindeer… Continue reading
This ‘Carol’ will warm you, restore your faith
BEVERLY – It is back to warm the cockles of your heart and restore your faith in the goodness of your fellow man. The North Shore Music Theatre’s 29th edition of its adaptation… Continue reading
A holiday treat: Lunch with Scrooge and Dilber
BEVERLY – Milestones are so much a part of our lives. From birth to death, we chronicle major events, marriages, anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions. For actors, being part of a show… Continue reading
NSMT’s ‘Freaky Friday’ ranks with other Disney hits
BEVERLY – July is the traditional spot for the North Shore Music Theatre’s annual “family musical.” In the past, owner/producer Bill Hanney has relied on a proven list of family-friendly works, many… Continue reading
Theater owner Hanney plants his flag on The Cape
HYANNIS — One of the busiest men in the theater business has decided to add another hat. Bill Hanney, the award-winning owner-producer of the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly and Theatre by… Continue reading
25 years later, you’re looking good, ‘Oklahoma!’
BEVERLY – The farmers and the cowboys had not been seen on the stage of the North Shore Music Theatre for a quarter-century. NSMT Producer/Owner Bill Hanney celebrated their return and the 10th… Continue reading
Still the champ: Coffee, NSMT’s ‘Carol’ roll on
BEVERLY – One of the pleasures of being there at when a performer begins to develop what will become of an iconic performance is that you get to see all the little things… Continue reading