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"Seussical" Breathes Life Into Quirky Characters

by Nancy Grossman — February 5, 2009
Wheelock Family Theatre deftly illustrates Horton the Elephant's philosophy that 'a person's a person, no matter how small' and anything's possible in the land of Dr. Seuss...

The Light of Hope Shines in 'The Corn Is Green'

by Jan Nargi — February 4, 2009
Kate Burton gives a glowing performance as the formidable Miss Moffat in this Huntington Theatre restaging of the Emlyn Williams classic...

Bienvenu and Au Revoir at New Rep's 'Cabaret'

by Jan Nargi — February 2, 2009
Watertown theater bids farewell to artistic director Rick Lombardo as it mounts the final production of his 13-year tenure...

Magical Thinking Makes Way for Maggie the Cat

by Jan Nargi — February 1, 2009
The Lyric Stage continues its exciting 2008-2009 season as 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' follows the just closed Boston premiere of 'The Year of Magical Thinking'...
Review:  The Front Page at 2nd Story Theatre

Review: The Front Page at 2nd Story Theatre

by Randy Rice — January 31, 2009
Director Ed Shea keeps the authors' light touch on heavy issues in this comedy that plays at the Warren, RI theater through February 15th ...

The New Century: Enter Laughing

by Nancy Grossman — January 28, 2009
The SpeakEasy Stage Company presents the New England premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play, a collection of stories and characters with humor, heart, and warmth to get you through the winter ...

Elvis Is In The Building

by Nancy Grossman — January 17, 2009
High energy Elvis interpreter Jack Foltyn leaves 'em dancing in the aisles at Foothills Theatre...

"A View of the Harbor" in New England Premiere

by Nancy Grossman — January 15, 2009
Merrimack Repertory Theatre's 200th production is Richard Dresser's play, the third in his series on happiness in America ...
Review:  Mamma Mia at Providence Performing Arts Center

Review: Mamma Mia at Providence Performing Arts Center

by Randy Rice — December 31, 2008
The Broadway smash hit plays PPAC through January 4th...

This 'Carol' Invites You to Sing!

by Nancy Grossman — December 24, 2008
Continue your merry-making with a post-holiday performance at New Repertory Theatre at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. Departing Artistic Director Rick Lombardo's adaptation is a classic for our times. ...
Review:  The Receptionist at Trinity Rep

Review: The Receptionist at Trinity Rep

by Randy Rice — December 21, 2008
Adam Bock's play, directed by Curt Columbus, is meant to be unsettling. It is, mostly, unsatisfying....

'Legally Blonde:' Wasted Energy in a Can

by Jan Nargi — December 13, 2008
Excess volume, perkiness and hype can't disguise the vapid book and mindless score of this cheesy musical adaptation of a beloved movie that may have been bright pink on the outside but was always true blue in its heart...

Cast Dazzles in Sharp 'Chicago' Tour

by Jan Nargi — December 11, 2008
Broadway alums make return engagement of the reconceived Tony Award-winning Broadway revival a welcome addition to Boston's Broadway Across America schedule...

'The Seafarer:' Sympathy for the Devil

by Jan Nargi — December 10, 2008
Decidedly different holiday spirits conjure mystery, menace and magic in the Boston area premiere of Conor McPherson's lyrical, funny and fearful Tony-nominated Irish folk play...

Holidays at the 'hills: That's Entertainment

by Nancy Grossman — December 8, 2008
A brand new all-musical celebration of the season brings joy to the Worcester Foothills Theatre Company stage ...

'Rock 'n' Roll' Is a Tale of Two Acts

by Jan Nargi — December 8, 2008
Intellectualism gives way to emotion in Tom Stoppard's complex chronicle of the impact of Cold War politics and social revolution on life, love, and rock and roll...

Cross-dressers, Werewolves, & Vampires - oh, my!

by Nancy Grossman — December 4, 2008
With Neil A. Casey and John Kuntz on the scene, it's no mystery that the Lyric Stage Company has a very funny holiday hit on its hands ...
Review:  GREASE at PPAC

Review: GREASE at PPAC

by Randy Rice — December 4, 2008
Taylor Hicks is not the only reason that Grease is the Word at the Providence Performing Arts Center, through December 7th ...

'Skylight' Opens at Merrimack Repertory Theatre

by Nancy Grossman — November 28, 2008
David Hare sheds light on the human condition in MRT's intelligent production...

A Star Is Born on '42nd Street'

by Jan Nargi — November 18, 2008
Peggy Sawyer saves the day in the North Shore Music Theatre production of this tap-happy backstage musical...

Review: ‘An Ideal Husband’ at The Gamm

by Randy Rice — November 14, 2008
Director Judith swift mixes it up, with a 'Husband' set in the Jazz Age...

"The Lieutenant of Inishmore" Deserves Strong Salute

by Nancy Grossman — November 2, 2008
Brutally funny, fully realized, and downright bloody, New Repertory Theatre successfully knocks off another Martin McDonagh play ...

"Faith Healer" Reverberates With the Power of Language

by Nancy Grossman — October 29, 2008
The Publick Theatre concludes the 38th season on a high note with three masterful performances articulately directed by Nora Hussey ...

'The Fantasticks' Is First Rate Theatre

by Nancy Grossman — October 24, 2008
Merrimack Repertory Theatre kicks off 30th season with the world's longest-running musical and it'll leave you humming ...

"November" Is Mamet Lite

by Jan Nargi — October 24, 2008
Stale jokes and silly situations blunt the potential for scathing humor in David Mamet's sophomoric send-up of the Oval Office and its inhabitants...
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