R. Scott Reedy began covering theater and the arts in Boston in 1982 for his college newspaper, The Suffolk Journal, for which he subsequently served as editor-in-chief. He earned both a Bachelor's degree in journalism and a Master's in education from Suffolk University. From 1992 to 2023, his work – including theater reviews and feature interviews with Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winners – appeared in The Patriot Ledger, Middlesex Daily News, the TABs, the Providence Journal, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, and other Gannett Media outlets nationwide. He was also a longtime contributing writer for Soap Opera Weekly and Soaps In Depth magazines. Previously on the Independent Reviews of New England (IRNE) committee, he is currently a voting member of the Boston Theater Critics Association Elliot Norton Awards..
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First Show:
Man of La ManchaFavorite Show:
Fiddler on the RoofFavorite Stories:
- Interview: Bob Mackie talks THE ART OF BOB MACKIE at Provincetown Public Library - Bob Mackie made this piece a favorite. He is not only a magnificently talented costume designer, but also a genuinely kind, funny, and warm man. It was a delight to interview him.
- Review: CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE WITH SPECIAL GUEST, BROADWAY FAVORITE GEORGE DVORSKY at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA - Chita Rivera was a longtime favorite of mine who I saw on Broadway and in concert many times. This show was the final one I would see her give and she was splendid as always.
- Review: With PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Boston Has its First Must-See New Play of The Fall Season - Playwright Joshua Harmon ("Bad Jews," "Significant Other," "Admissions") has written some of my favorite plays of recent years and this one was no exception. Its production by the Huntington was first-rate.
- Interview: Audra McDonald talks about AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, her role in 'Rustin' and more - This one's a favorite because it is always a pleasure and privilege to interview Audra McDonald, who is never less than charming and candid.
- Review: Central Square Theater Presents Spellbinding ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART I: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES - This was a near-perfect production of a seminal play that has lived in my mind since its original Broadway production.