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A Chorus Line: A Carbon Copy in the Digital Age

September 24, 2008

The national tour currently at the Boston Opera House is a by-the-numbers recreation with all the moves but none of the essence to make it sing for a new generation

Photo Coverage: Donna McKechnie in 'No, No, Nanette'

August 12, 2008

The Reagle Players in Waltham, Mass.

Donna McKechnie: One Singular Sensation

August 6, 2008

The Tony Award-winning actress who will forever be remembered for her breathtaking performance as the original Cassie in 'A Chorus Line' shares her views on her life, her continuing career, and her triumph over a debilitating illness that ironically gave her a second chance at happiness

Humor Is Front and Center in "The Understudy"

August 4, 2008

Theresa Rebeck's scathing new play that mixes comedy with Kafka receives its world premiere in an excellent production at the Williamstown Theatre Festival

"Going to St. Ives" Puts Two Women in a World of Pain

August 2, 2008

Lee Blessing's taut twist of fate between two women and two worlds tears at the fabric of guilt, responsibility, right and wrong in a riveting production starring Lindsay Crouse and Jacqui Parker at Massachusetts' Gloucester Stage

Bye Bye Birdie: Thanks for the Memories

July 22, 2008

Despite a few stumbles, North Shore Music Theatre's trip back to the '50s shakes, rattles and rolls in nostalgic good humor

Optimism Doesn’t Grow Old with "Annie"

July 20, 2008

Reagle Players of Waltham, Mass.

Photo Coverage: 'Annie' Celebrates Reagle Opening

July 13, 2008

It’s Almost Like Being Alive: "Judy Garland in Concert"

July 7, 2008

Exciting multi-media tribute combining photos, interviews, concert footage and the Boston Pops brings Judy Garland back to life, divinely singing her greatest songs

Howard Enlivens New Rep’s "According to Tip"

June 29, 2008

Broadway, TV and film star Ken Howard brings Dick Flavin's homage to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tip O'Neill to glowing life in a one-man play receiving its world premiere at the New Rep in Watertown, Mass.

Photo Coverage: "Capitol Steps" Highlight BCT Benefit

June 26, 2008

Bringing "Tip" to Life: According to Dick and Ken

June 25, 2008

The New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass.

Westport Throws a "Hot ’n’ Cole" Party

June 21, 2008

De-Lovely words and music of one of America's greatest composers are celebrated in an entertaining if somewhat meandering musical revue at the Westport Country Playhouse

Stokes: In Tune with the Boston Pops

June 18, 2008

Brian Stokes Mitchell once again enchants Boston with his tried and true solo concert backed by Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops

Boston Pops: "A Little Night Music" in Concert

June 16, 2008

Christine Ebersole leads an exquisite cast, backed by the Boston Pops Orchestra, in bringing a stellar concert version of Stephen Sondheim's most romantic musical to Symphony Hall

Dukakis Rails Against Death in Hartford’s "Milk Train"

June 14, 2008

Director Michael Wilson and the Hartford Stage bring their 10-year Williams marathon to an end with a stunning portrayal of a dynamic heroine by one of Broadway's consummate actresses

Martin Goes Out in Style with "She Loves Me"

May 28, 2008

Final show in Artistic Director Nicholas Martin's eight-year reign at The Huntington plays up the jaunty style but sacrifices the sentimental substance of Bock and Harnick's musical gem

"The Porch" Takes Life Easy

May 24, 2008

Jack Neary's slice of life comedy about a quintet of quirky seniors brings a friendly, familiar feel to the Stoneham Theatre

"The Producers" Still Flaunts It

May 22, 2008

NSMT says 'we can do it' in the round as 'The Producers' opens the theater's 53rd season in Beverly, Mass.

Boston Pops Pays Tribute to Bernstein

May 16, 2008

Boston Conservatory Musical Theater students join the Boston Pops in celebrating Bernstein on Broadway as 123rd season opens at Symphony Hall