The musical story of ‘Evita’ stands the test of time
By Rich Fahey WALTHAM — When you write a large number of musicals – many of them long-running mega-hits – it may take decades to determine which one of “your children” you love… Continue reading
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‘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
Reagle’s ‘Beautiful’: King’s story inspires, entertains
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – It took Carole King years and years before she looked into the mirror and found the perfect person to deliver her music the way she wanted: Herself. The… Continue reading
GBSC’s ‘Little Shop’ puts its best tendril forward
By Rich Fahey STONEHAM — If you’re an actor with great comic chops, this is the show for you. How often do you get the chance to play a sadistic dentist overdosing on… Continue reading
North Shore natives’ return boosts NSMT’s ‘Waitress’
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – It’s always fun to come home. It’s especially fun if you can show off all you’ve learned since you left home. The husband-and-wife team of Boxford native Matt… Continue reading
‘Two Strangers’: Imported ‘rom com’ is delightful
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE – At first, it sounds like the opening line of a joke: Two strangers carry a cake across New York. But the romantic musical comedy “Two Strangers (Carry a… Continue reading
Lyric’s ‘Hello, Dolly!’ is a gift to theater-goers
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Well, hello Dolly. It is great to see you back where you belong. The Lyric Stage Company’s “Hello, Dolly!” is a brilliant blend of song and dance, expertly… Continue reading
Make your appointment to visit ‘Jaja’ and friends
By Rich Fahey BOSTON –– As they painstakingly arrange the hair braids they use to give their clients a new identity, their lives also become intertwined and connected with their fellow workers. The… Continue reading
In play about ‘Jaws,’ there are two kinds of sharks
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – Three men on a boat for nine weeks in 1974, often at each other’s throats. An endless series of delays due to a number of mechanical sharks with… Continue reading
Joyous cast of ‘Crowns’ lifts up the audience
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE — One word says it all: “Hattitude.” Yes, Moonbox Productions’ “Crowns” boasts plenty of gospel music, beautifully performed, often raising the roof of the Arrow Street Arts Theater in… Continue reading