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
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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
Now 30 years old, ‘Riverdance’ hasn’t lost a step
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The tradition continues, buoyed by performers who had yet to be born when it all began. “Riverdance 30: The New Generation” is onstage this week at the Boch Center… Continue reading
BLO’s ‘Carousel’ is a breathtaking tribute to an icon
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – An iconic show, with an equally iconic score. Produced in the historic theater where it all began 80 years ago. A company of talented actors and singers, and… Continue reading
35 years later. it’s time to sing ‘Carol’s’ praises
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY – For everyone involved with North Shore Music Theatre’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” it is a time to celebrate. The show has known nothing but success since… Continue reading
Dynamic dysfunction rules ‘The Lion in Winter’
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – It is a royal family that put the “d” in dysfunctional. And not mere dysfunction, but dynamic dysfunction. James Goldman’s 1966 Broadway play “The Lion in Winter” combined… Continue reading
GBSC’s ‘Winter Wondrettes’ spreads holiday harmony
By Rich Fahey STONEHAM – There’s nothing wrong with a holiday show that’s a bit hokey and corny. If those qualities were disqualifying factors, then we wouldn’t still be watching “It’s a Wonderful… Continue reading
The audience sets the tone for DePonto’s ‘Mindplay’
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – A production such as “Mindplay” that is so dependent on audience participation reminds one of what Forrest Gump’s mom told him: Life is like a box of chocolates;… Continue reading
Lyric’s ‘Noises Off’ leaves no sardine unturned
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The answer is, of course, sardines. Now what was the question again? You’ll never look at sardines the same again after platefuls of them are scattered about the… Continue reading
‘Sojourners’ artfully launches Ufot Family Cycle
‘By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The story begins. And what a way to start. The Ufot Family Cycle, a nine-play initiative of works by playwright Mfonsio Udofia, conceived by The Huntington’s artistic director,… Continue reading