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Wigged Out: "Hairspray" Holds Up in Regional Premiere

by Jan Nargi — October 30, 2006
Big girls and big hair set North Shore Music Theatre rockin' to the Sixties...

9 Parts of Desire - a 'must see' at Lyric Stage Company

by Nancy Grossman — October 25, 2006
Lanna Joffrey gives tour de force performance portraying nine Iraqi women...

Review: Lily Tomlin at Mohegan Sun's 10th Anniversary

by Randy Rice — October 25, 2006
To no one's surprise, Lily Tomlin was insightful and witty; cleverly intertwining 'Performance Art' and 'Comedy'...

Marcic's Respect Not Just For the Girls

by Olena Ripnick — October 25, 2006
This one is for the girls-and the boys, and the adults, and the kids...once you accept this show for what it is, you'll be in for one heck of a fun ride, complete with some of your favorite songs from the twentieth century....

Huntington's Mauritius One Pleasant Surprise After Another

by Olena Ripnick — October 22, 2006
From the moment the lights dimmed and the rock strains of electric guitar came pounding through the speakers, I knew that Mauritius would not be anything like what I had expected. Instead of the mundane, I was treated to a deliciously witty dark comedy that I would recommend to anyone with a taste f...

Great Book, Strong Cast Spell W-i-n-n-e-r

by Jan Nargi — October 19, 2006
Boston 'Spelling Bee' boasts a superb ensemble that earns perfect scores for brains, humor and heart...

Hell Hath No Fury Like "The Women"

by Jan Nargi — October 16, 2006
Some of the barbs in this dated social satire may be rusty, but much of the bite in this SpeakEasy production of Clare Boothe Luce's classic comedy still leaves its mark...

Review: 2nd Story's Inherit the Wind

by Randy Rice — October 12, 2006
2nd Story Theatre presents their latest production, the courtroom drama Inherit the Wind, in a courthouse setting, The Bristol Statehouse ...

Soulful "Superstar" Has Power and Glory

by Jan Nargi — October 9, 2006
Strong cast makes Biblical figures both human and divine in director Robert Johanson's inspired restaging of this Rice-Webber classic at the North Shore Music Theatre...

The Rocky Horror Show is Outrageous Camp!

by Nancy Grossman — October 8, 2006
It's a Time Warp! Dr. Frank N'Furter struts his stuff again as Foothills Theatre kicks off 32nd season!...

Keep the Night Light on for "The Pillowman"

by Jan Nargi — September 24, 2006
New Rep production of Martin McDonagh's scorching black comedy delivers chills, thrills, and decidedly disquieting laughter in a provocative bedtime story that's bound to keep you awake nights...

Review: Trinity Rep's Cherry Orchard

by Randy Rice — September 21, 2006
This is not your grandmother's Cherry Orchard....
I Am My Own Wife is Theatre at its Best

I Am My Own Wife is Theatre at its Best

by Olena Ripnick — September 20, 2006
Sometimes, the most fascinating stories to unfold on stage are the ones that are true......

August Wilson's Radio Golf Soars Like an Eagle

by Nancy Grossman — September 19, 2006
Exquisite writing, gifted acting, and intelligent directing - unbeatable combination at Huntington Theatre Company...

ART's bob... Portrays the Ordinary in an Extraordinary

by Olena Ripnick — September 15, 2006
What do a chicken, a bathtub on wheels, a girl in a pink bikini, a bagpiper, and a stuffed deer wearing a pink tutu have in common? ...

RAISE THE FLAG FOR '1776' AT LYRIC STAGE

by Nancy Grossman — September 14, 2006
Stand up, salute, and cheer for Peter A. Carey and Company in this inspiring musical production...

Follow Your Nose to 'Calvin Berger' at Gloucester Stage

by Nancy Grossman — September 6, 2006
A smart, fun, and funny restaging of the Cyrano de Bergerac story...

Review: Johnny Mercer Tribute: Tanglewood Jazz Festival

by Randy Rice — September 4, 2006
A more complete headline would be: 'Wynton Marsalis and his Quartet played an incredible set. After intermission, the musical ambassador of New Orleans, Dr. John and The Lower 9-11 Band, were joined on stage by Ann Hampton Callaway, Catherine Russell, John Pizzarelli and the Queen of New Orleans S...

Review: Piano Jazz w/Elvis Costello at Tanglewood Jazz Fest

by Randy Rice — September 4, 2006
Singer/Songwriter/Rockstar-turned-vocalist Elvis Costello plays 2 sets with Piano Jazz's Marian McPartland. A very pregnant Diana Krall, made a surprise appearance and delighted the Tanglewood audience by singing two numbers as well....

"Cinderella" Rises from the Ashes

by Jan Nargi — September 1, 2006
North Shore Music Theatre production proves that anything can happen if you believe...

Review: Savion Glover at the JVC Jazz Festival - Newport

by Randy Rice — August 16, 2006
Savion Glover expands the limits of what an audience can expect at a jazz festival as he brings his athletic style of tap to Newport...

Review: John Pizzarelli at the JVC Jazz Festival - Newport

by Randy Rice — August 15, 2006
Pizzarelli and his Big Band came out swingin' in their salute to Sinatra and the 1956 movie, 'High Society'....

Review: Jane Monheit at the JVC Jazz Festival - Newport

by Randy Rice — August 15, 2006
In her first outing at the JVC Jazz Festival - Newport, Jane Monheit created her own Newport moment...

'The Pilgrim Papers' Need Recycling

by Nancy Grossman — August 15, 2006
Reams of problems in this fractured history lesson...

You'll Fall Madly In love With 'The Opposite of Sex'

by Nancy Grossman — August 14, 2006
Williamstown Theatre Festival scores big with East Coast Premiere...
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