"Going to St. Ives" Puts Two Women in a World of PainAugust 2, 2008Lee 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
Optimism Doesn’t Grow Old with "Annie"July 20, 2008Reagle Players of Waltham, Mass., present a sparkling 'Annie' with the help of jovial direction, a strong cast, and an inspired performance by Sally Struthers as Miss Hannigan
Howard Enlivens New Rep’s "According to Tip"June 29, 2008Broadway, 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.
Bringing "Tip" to Life: According to Dick and KenJune 25, 2008The New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass., is staging the world premiere of 'According to Tip,' a one-man play featuring stage and screen star Ken Howard as the inimitable, sometimes irascible, but always indefatigable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. 'Tip' O'Neill. Written by long-time Boston political pundit Dick Flavin, 'According to Tip' marks the 50-year career, and the world history it spanned, of one of the most colorful and effective political figures of the 20th century.
Westport Throws a "Hot ’n’ Cole" PartyJune 21, 2008De-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
Boston Pops: "A Little Night Music" in ConcertJune 16, 2008Christine 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
Martin Goes Out in Style with "She Loves Me"May 28, 2008Final 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 EasyMay 24, 2008Jack Neary's slice of life comedy about a quintet of quirky seniors brings a friendly, familiar feel to the Stoneham Theatre
Boston Pops Pays Tribute to BernsteinMay 16, 2008Boston Conservatory Musical Theater students join the Boston Pops in celebrating Bernstein on Broadway as 123rd season opens at Symphony Hall
Photo Coverage: 'The Music Man' Opening Night PartyApril 23, 2008The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT, celebrated its much anticipated opening night of 'The Music Man' on Tuesday, April 22 at Vito's by the Park. Performed as a semi-staged concert, the 50th Anniversary Tribute stars the legendary Shirley Jones and son Patrick Cassidy, along with Broadway veterans Lisa Vroman and Jason Graae.
The Music Man – and Woman – Come to HartfordApril 19, 2008Mother and son Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy reunite to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Meredith Willson's musical classic in a staged concert version of 'The Music Man' April 22-27 at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, Connecticut