‘Beautiful’: King created soundtrack for our lives
BEVERLY – The singer/songwriter Carole King has penned more than 400 songs that have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists, but it took her many years to figure out who was the… Continue reading
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At ‘Clyde’s,’ some fresh ingredients and a fresh start
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Sometimes all you want is a sandwich. But not just any sandwich. You want one with fresh, preferably local ingredients, on great bread, with inspired condiments and add-ons… Continue reading
In ART’s ‘Life of Pi,’ a dramatic tale of teen vs. tiger
CAMBRIDGE – The art of what is possible in live theater has changed rapidly in the past generation. Thanks to technology and the imaginations of theater artists, works of art can be transferred… 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
‘Six’: Henry’s wives reborn as rock goddesses
BOSTON – Did you know that the many wives of the celebrated 16th Century monarch Henry VIII were all rock goddesses? It certainly hasn’t gotten much play through the centuries, but it comes… Continue reading
‘English’: Learning a language, but at what price?
BOSTON – We speak. But are we heard? And if we speak in a language not our own, a language we are struggling to master, the difficulty of the simple act of speaking… Continue reading
Kernels of comedy abound in GBSC’s ‘Popcorn Falls’
By Rich Fahey STONEHAM – Once in a while, a show comes along that reminds us theater doesn’t have to be a huge spectacle with falling chandeliers and large casts, and 3-D special… Continue reading
‘Fourth Turning’: A rare spotlight on conservatives
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – Now in its 32nd season, the SpeakEasy Stage Company has never shied away from works described as “provocative” or “controversial.” Instead, you can expect noteworthy works described that… Continue reading
On ‘Sing Street,’ a teen finds both love and music
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – The pretty girl/model necessary for the all-important music video was all set. Now all he needed was a band. Conor Lawlor (Adam Bregman) is on a quest to… Continue reading
Two Diamonds sparkle in ‘A Beautiful Noise’
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – You know the music in the jukebox. But do you really know the man behind it? Neil Diamond has crafted a career that has spanned generations and included… Continue reading