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

by Jan Nargi — 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...

ART's 'Cole' Runs Tepid

by Nancy Grossman — July 6, 2008
Cole Porter's effervescent music and lyrics fizzle rather than sizzle at Zero Arrow Club Cabaret in Cambridge ...

How I Spent My Summer Vacation with Neil Sedaka

by Nancy Grossman — July 2, 2008
'Down, dooby doo, down down, comma comma down…' - down Maine, that is, to the Ogunquit Playhouse New England premiere of the rock 'n' roll musical that showcases the classic songs of the talented and prolific Neil Sedaka...

Howard Enlivens New Rep’s "According to Tip"

by Jan Nargi — 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....
Review:  'George M!' at Theatre By The Sea

Review: 'George M!' at Theatre By The Sea

by Randy Rice — June 21, 2008
The George M. Cohan musical is the second production of the Matunuck, RI theater's 75th season...

Westport Throws a "Hot ’n’ Cole" Party

by Jan Nargi — 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

by Jan Nargi — 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

by Jan Nargi — 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"

by Jan Nargi — 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...
Review:  'Ain't Misbehavin'' at Theatre By The Sea

Review: 'Ain't Misbehavin'' at Theatre By The Sea

by Randy Rice — June 1, 2008
The summer-stock theater in Matunuck, RI opened it 75th season with a rollicking production of the Fats Waller musical...

Martin Goes Out in Style with "She Loves Me"

by Jan Nargi — 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

by Jan Nargi — 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...

Falsettos: A Small Band of Unlikely Lovers

by Nancy Grossman — May 23, 2008
Foothills Theatre stages a valiant effort, but the '80's are so-o-o over ...

Review: 'The Taming of the Shrew' at The Gamm

by Randy Rice — May 22, 2008
A slapstick production of Shakespeare's comedy plays at the Pawtucket, RI theater through June 15th...

"The Producers" Still Flaunts It

by Jan Nargi — May 22, 2008
NSMT says 'we can do it' in the round as 'The Producers' opens the theater's 53rd season in Beverly, Mass....
Review: 'Fuddy Meers" at 2nd Story Theater

Review: 'Fuddy Meers" at 2nd Story Theater

by Randy Rice — May 18, 2008
David Lindsay-Abaire's madcap comedy plays at the Warren, RI theater through June 8th...

Boston Pops Pays Tribute to Bernstein

by Jan Nargi — May 16, 2008
Boston Conservatory Musical Theater students join the Boston Pops in celebrating Bernstein on Broadway as 123rd season opens at Symphony Hall...

What's In A Name? Go Ask Ernest

by Nancy Grossman — May 15, 2008
Lyric Stage Company closes the season with great comedy, great costumes, and great cast in Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'...

The History Boys Deserve Top Honors

by Nancy Grossman — May 9, 2008
The 2006 Tony Award winner for Best Play has its New England premiere at Speakeasy Stage Company in a production worthy of accolades. Director Scott Edmiston, topnotch technical crew, and entire cast of faculty and students deserve all 'A's' for this effort....
Review:  'The Drowsy Chaperone" at PPAC

Review: 'The Drowsy Chaperone" at PPAC

by Randy Rice — May 7, 2008
Frothy, frilly and undeniably silly, the touring production will play at PPAC through May 11th....

'Dessa Rose' Triumphant!

by Nancy Grossman — May 2, 2008
New Repertory Theatre's New England Premiere of Ahrens and Flaherty musical is powerful, passionate storytelling with a tour de force performance by Uzo Aduba in the title role ...
Review: 'Paris by Night' at Trinity Rep

Review: 'Paris by Night' at Trinity Rep

by Randy Rice — May 1, 2008
Curt Columbus' new musical is perfectly entertaining and packs an unexpected emotional punch. ...

The Drowsy Chaperone: A Nod to Bad Musicals

by Jan Nargi — April 28, 2008
Energetic and talented cast can't overcome tiresome book and score in this touring production currently on stage at The Opera House in Boston...

'Music Man' Still in Tune after 50 Years

by Jan Nargi — April 25, 2008
The Bushnell's fully staged concert version of Meredith Willson's 'The Music Man' proves timeless for the audience and its stars...

"The Four of Us" Takes Two

by Nancy Grossman — April 25, 2008
Regional Premiere of Playwright Itamar Moses' quasi-autobiographical tale has moments of amusement and moments of poignancy, but lacks clarity and purpose ...
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