New Hampshire Theater Reviews

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Rochester Opera House
by Dan Marois - July 16, 2024

A fabulous production of a well loved classic....

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Prescott Park
by Dan Marois - July 16, 2024

The summer evening breezes flow wonderfully through Prescott Park in Portsmouth as a wave of pink washes over the stage. “Legally Blonde the Musical” explodes onto the scene, bringing its infectious energy and empowering message to the heart of the Seacoast community....

Review: CAMELOT at The Barnstormers
by Dan Marois - June 30, 2024

What did our critic think of CAMELOT at The Barnstormers?...

Student Blog: 'Write What You Know...'
by Student Blogger: Sophia Rekart - June 24, 2024

My name is Sophia and I am so very excited to begin my journey here at BroadwayWorld as a student blogger. I am currently a rising Sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major....

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - June 10, 2024

What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Seacoast Repertory Theatre?...

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - May 08, 2024

What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Seacoast Repertory Theatre?...

Review: WILLY WONKA at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - April 24, 2024

What did our critic think of WILLY WONKA at Seacoast Repertory Theatre?...

Review: GODSPELL at Rochester Opera House
by Dan Marois - March 24, 2024

This is not your Mother's Godspell....

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812! at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - March 18, 2024

What did our critic think of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812! at Seacoast Repertory Theatre? The Seacoast Repertory Theatre is staging a regional premiere of “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812!,” Dave Malloy’s Broadway sensation that’s a fusion of Russian folk music with indie rock...

Review: CHILDREN OF EDEN at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - February 07, 2024

What did our critic think of CHILDREN OF EDEN at Seacoast Repertory Theatre? Known for its untraditional stagings of productions and a flair for the unexpected, (Remember their production of “Man of La Mancha” with a female actor in the lead role?) The Seacoast Repertory Theatre has scored another o...

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - November 15, 2023

A great ending to a stellar season at the Rep...

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY-A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Rochester Opera House
by Dan Marois - October 30, 2023

What a great treat. Pure fun in Rochester, NH....

Review: FULLY COMMITTED at The Barnstormers Theatre
by Dan Marois - August 12, 2023

Doug Shapiro does an amazing job of creating over 40 characters in this solo performance show. ...

Review: THE STRANGER at The Barnstormers Theatre
by Dan Marois - July 28, 2023

“The Stranger” provides a nice venture into the sleuthing world at this historic summer theater....

Review: HAIR- THE TRIBAL LOVE ROCK MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - July 24, 2023

'Hair' is well worth seeing especially for those who lived through the tumultuous times....

Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at The Barnstormers
by Dan Marois - July 14, 2023

Discover the hilarious and charming production of 'ARSENIC AND OLD LACE' at The Barnstormers Theatre. Experience the absurdity and wit of this timeless play as Mortimer Brewster uncovers the darkly funny secrets of his unconventional family. Laugh out loud with this unforgettable comedy!...

Review: NUNSENSE At The Barnstormers Theatre
by Dan Marois - June 30, 2023

​​​​​​​Everything is pure fun in the production of Nunsense currently playing at The Barnstormers Theater in Tamworth as it enters its 93rd season. ...

Review: BNS Productions Present AKWAABA
by Vickie Evans - June 20, 2023

The heartbeat of Akwaaba was the African drummers who kept us in timing with the rhythm of the storytelling. Drumming has always played an important part in the African/African-American cultural because it was a very significant form of communication. Drumming also represented protected royalty....

Review: NEWSIES at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - May 28, 2023

Bring the kids to this amazing show....

Review: GHOST THE MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - April 27, 2023

What did our critic think of GHOST THE MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre?...

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET by Ogunquit Playhouse At The Music Hall
by Dan Marois - March 27, 2023

What did our critic think of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Ogunquit Playhouse At The Music Hall? On December 4, 1956, at a time when their individual careers were on different trajectories, four musical legends gathered at Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee to record a few tunes. It would be the o...

Review: PARADE Marches Into Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - March 20, 2023

What did our critic think of PARADE MARCHES INTO SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE at Seacoast Repertory Theatre? Seacoast Repertory Theatre distinguishes itself once again with a bold choice of producing Parade, a dynamic musical production based on a true life story that tackles issues of antisemitism, m...

Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - February 07, 2023

The Seacoast Repertory Theatre opens its 2023 season pushing its edge of creativity in a spellbinding performance of 'Man Of La Mancha,' a well-known musical launched in 1965. While keeping the bones of the original production, this one is an explosive reimagination that breaks the usual barriers of...

Review: SWEENEY TODD at The Actorsingers
by Cady Hickman - November 08, 2022

The tale of Sweeney Todd, being performed by The Actorsingers of Nashua, is a thrilling performance for those looking for a post-Halloween thrill, lovers of Sondheim, or those interested in a well done performance. Directed by Angèlica Rosenthal, this show features hauntingly beautiful vocals, sharp...

Review: SWEENEY TODD-THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - September 26, 2022

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD-THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Seacoast Repertory Theatre?...