Russell Garrett News

The summer season continues at Theatre By The Sea with the big fat Broadway sensation Hairspray, opening on July 20.

The summer season continues at Theatre By The Sea with the big fat Broadway sensation Hairspray, opening on July 20.

Stoneham Theatre presents 42nd Street, directed and choreographed by Ilyse Robbins; with music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin, book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble. Performances run May 5-29: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm). Tickets: $44-$48 regular admission; senior discounts apply; all student tickets $20. Student/senior discount matinees available. [Special pay-what-you-can Thursday performance: May 5.] Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham. Wheelchair accessible. For advance tickets and information, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 (hours Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm) or log onto www.stonehamtheatre.org.

Ilyse Robbins adds Director to her resumé with impressive staging of classic Broadway musical. Her choreography is well-served by a talented troupe of tapping chorus boys and girls. Local favorite Kathy St. George gives leading lady Dorothy Brock a makeover.

The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE), a panel of critics from media outlets around the state of Massachusetts, have announced the winners for the 2011 IRNE Awards honoring the best of the 2010 Theatre Season. A list of the nominees and winners is below.

Stoneham Theatre presents 42nd Street, directed and choreographed by Ilyse Robbins; with music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin, book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble. Performances run May 5-29: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm). Tickets: $44-$48 regular admission; senior discounts apply; all student tickets $20. Student/senior discount matinees available. [Special pay-what-you-can Thursday performance: May 5.] Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham. Wheelchair accessible. For advance tickets and information, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 (hours Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm) or log onto www.stonehamtheatre.org.

TBTS ends its 2010 season with a crowd-pleasing musical theater romp.

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the Broadway smash hit The Full Monty sponsored by Meridian Printing on August 4.

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the Broadway smash hit The Full Monty sponsored by Meridian Printing on August 4.

Stoneham Theatre will close 'My Fair Lady'; directed by Caitlin Lowans and featuring Robyn Lee and Timothy John Smith on May 2nd.

Stoneham Theatre presents 'My Fair Lady'; directed by Caitlin Lowans and featuring Robyn Lee and Timothy John Smith. Performances run from April 8 through May 2: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm).

Stoneham Theatre presents 'My Fair Lady'; directed by Caitlin Lowans and featuring Robyn Lee and Timothy John Smith. Performances run from April 8 through May 2: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm).

Dust off your cowboy boots and head down to Foothills Theatre March 14 -April 5, 2009 to see the high energy musical comedy, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas! Written By Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, with music and lyrics by Carol Hall; this exuberant and bawdy musical comedy recounts a real-life story of small-town vice, statewide political sidestepping, and that Great American Pastime, sex.

Dust off your cowboy boots and head down to Foothills Theatre March 14 -April 5, 2009 to see the high energy musical comedy, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas! Written By Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, with music and lyrics by Carol Hall; this exuberant and bawdy musical comedy recounts a real-life story of small-town vice, statewide political sidestepping, and that Great American Pastime, sex.

In these recession-plagued days, too often citizens have to deprive themselves of entertainment because they lack sufficient disposal dollars. As a response to these trying times, Foothills Theatre Company announces a new pricing policy. Foothills Artistic Director, Russell Garrett, states, 'the performances at Foothills are professional caliber, extremely entertaining, and should not be missed. The new policy will allow college students and seniors a better opportunity to attend the theatre.' Effective immediately, college students and faculty can purchase tickets for regular season Thursday and Friday evening performances for $15 by presenting their WOO Cards or College ID's at the box office.

Foothills Theatre School is offering three classes for their winter session. Classes are being offered starting January 31 and running till March 24th. The goal for the education program at Foothills Theatre is to provide a safe, educational and enjoyable environment where students of all ages and backgrounds are able to increase their knowledge, develop as performers, become life long lovers of the arts, and most importantly grow as individuals. The skills and knowledge learned in the various classes and programs will help to encourage and build social interaction skills that translate to daily life, as well as professional careers related or unrelated to the theatrical professions.

High energy Elvis interpreter Jack Foltyn leaves 'em dancing in the aisles at Foothills Theatre

Idols of the King, a musical celebration of Elvis Presley, is coming to Foothills Theatre January 10- February 1, 2009. Written by Ronnie Claire Edwards and Allen Crowe, Idols of the King is a look at the fans that immortalized the King. Told in hilarious and touching vignettes as his fans travel to Vegas to catch him in concert, the stories are framed by the King in Concert as Elvis sings 16 of his greatest hits including Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, Love Me Tender, Can't Help Falling in Love, Burning Love, Hound Dog and more.

Foothills Theatre School is offering three classes for their winter session. Classes are being offered starting January 31 and running till March 24th. The goal for the education program at Foothills Theatre is to provide a safe, educational and enjoyable environment where students of all ages and backgrounds are able to increase their knowledge, develop as performers, become life long lovers of the arts, and most importantly grow as individuals. The skills and knowledge learned in the various classes and programs will help to encourage and build social interaction skills that translate to daily life, as well as professional careers related or unrelated to the theatrical professions.

Foothills Theatre School is offering three classes for their winter session. Classes are being offered starting January 31 and running till March 24th.