Long-running ‘Wicked’ returns ‘home’ to Boston
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – When you see the musical theater phenomenon that is “Wicked,” you’ll be seeing a lot of green. And it’s not just the Emerald City It makes a lot… Continue reading
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Many years later, ‘All My Sons’ is still teaching us
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – At a time in the late 1940’s when Americans basked in the euphoria of winning World War II, everything seemed possible. The American Dream was in full sway.… Continue reading
‘Moulin Rouge!’: The last call for a spectacle
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – When the world premiere of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” re-lit the Emerson Colonial Theatre on July 10, 2018, after the venue had been dark and closed for renovations… Continue reading
‘Buyer and Cellar’ takes actor and icon for a ride
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – It takes a special actor – or maybe a crazyperson – to perform a 100-minute solo show, a seemingly unending test of stamina and concentration, a high-wire act… Continue reading
‘Paranormal Activity’: True terror comes to stage
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – News flash. People love to be scared. And, when you scare an audience half to death, the screams – go figure — are often followed by nervous laughter.… Continue reading
Americana brings alive dancing, singing Addams Family
By Rich Fahey PLYMOUTH – It has always seemed perfectly logical that the members of the Addams Family first found life in cartoons by Charles Addams in The New Yorker magazine. When they… Continue reading
NSMT’s vibrant ‘Joseph’ showcases young talent
By Rich Fahey BEVERLY — 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… Continue reading
‘Gatsby’ is big and beautiful, but something’s missing
By Rich Fahey BOSTON – It’s big. It’s bold. It’s beautiful. But in the end the national touring company of the Broadway musical production of “The Great Gatsby” at the Citizens Bank Opera… Continue reading
Singing, dancing ‘Addams Family’ comes to Plymouth
By Rich Fahey They’re creepy and they’re kooky,Mysterious and spooky,They’re all together ooky,The Addams Family. -The theme from “The Addams Family” TV show PLYMOUTH – It had to happen. Any TV show that… Continue reading
CST’s ‘Irma Vep’ lovingly recreates Ludlam’s world
By Rich Fahey CAMBRIDGE – Once again, birds of a feather are getting together. And the result is just as hilarious. Paul Melendy and Gabriel Graetz, who teamed up in Greater Boston Stage’s… Continue reading