BEVERLY – The girl groups that dominated the early days of rock ’n roll — Martha and the Vandellas, The Ronettes, The Shirelles — all had one constant: a strong lead singer. Theoretically,… Continue reading
GLOUCESTER — Where were you and what were you doing when the Twin Towers went down? The members of the Apple Family can recall very keenly. And they also remember how the events… Continue reading
STONEHAM — The director/choreographer Ilyse Robbins has apparently found how to succeed in a musical when she works at the Stoneham Theatre, having directed and choreographed a Norton Award-winning production of “Thoroughly Modern… Continue reading
BOSTON —Yes, Virginia, the out of town tryout for new theatrical productions was once commonplace here in Boston, part of a circuit that often included cities such as New Haven and Philadelphia. Playwrights,… Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE — “And now” — as they used to say on the BBC TV show “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” — “for something completely different.” The production of “The Last Two People on Earth:… Continue reading
BOSTON — If you’re looking for great drama, an intricate plot line and superb acting in the national touring production of “Dirty Dancing” subtitled “The Classic Story on Stage,“ now at the Emerson… Continue reading
LOWELL –– Sometimes a production is a perfect combination of writing, directing and acting and when it happens, it’s a beautiful thing. The Merrimack Repertory Theatre production of Bruce Graham’s “The Outgoing Tide” is… Continue reading
BOSTON — I once asked my high school drama teacher why he was spending so much money for professional make-up artists and authentic costumes that once were part of a Broadway production for… Continue reading
LOWELL — It’s exciting when a new playwright gets his first fully-staged professional production. It’s even more exciting when that world premiere boasts an excellent cast, a strong set of designers and an… Continue reading
DORCHESTER — It would be a shame if The Winter of Our Discontent caused many strong productions to go unnoticed or unappreciated. It’s hard enough to get people out to the theater in… Continue reading