Reagle’s ‘La Cage’: A musical tribute to love
WALTHAM – It was the kind of couple – and the kind of family– not typically seen on Broadway stages when it debuted back in 1983, The musical “La Cage aux Folles” had… Continue reading
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Reagle’s ‘The Sound of Music’ is true to its roots
WALTHAM – You don’t last 51 years in theater without giving your customers what they want. During that time, the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston has produced classic American musicals. For many… Continue reading
Local lights shine brightly in ‘Anything Goes’
WALTHAM – Once a Rockette, always a Rockette. And no Rockette is likely to forget what made the name world-famous and the troupe the standard bearers for precision choreography. Former Rockette Eileen Grace… Continue reading
Reagle’s ‘Chorus Line’ faithful to creators’ vision
WALTHAM – Some musicals age well and others don’t. Some musicals will still be performed 50 years from now while others will be neglected and forgotten The Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece “A Chorus Line”… Continue reading
Given lemons, ’42nd Street’ makes sweet lemonade
WALTHAM – When life hands you lemons, make lemonade Instead of the “Blue Skies” that Irving Berlin described, storm clouds gathered in Waltham last week when Tom Wopat, who was set to co-star… Continue reading
Reagle’s ‘Show Boat’: A worthy re-telling of a classic
WALTHAM – The Cotton Blossom has been steaming along the American theatrical scene since 1927. The musical “Show Boat,” with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II, based… Continue reading
Fine voices lift Reagle’s family-friendly ‘Joseph’
WALTHAM –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 lyricist Tim Rice. It was… Continue reading
‘Crazy for You’: The Wards lead the way again
WALTHAM – Robert Eagle, the producing artistic director of the Reagle Music Theatre in Waltham, has formed many long-term relationships with actors, directors and designers during the 48 years he has been… Continue reading
Reagle, Ellis, Sheehan do right by classic ‘Carousel’
WALTHAM – You can take a few notes from a signature piece of music in some musicals that, when heard, immediately bring the play to mind. That includes the opening strains of the… Continue reading
Young talent, choreography lift ‘Wonderful Town’
WALTHAM – For many years, Bob Eagle and the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston had a business model that worked for them. Bring in a big name – a Shirley Jones, Debbie… Continue reading