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2023

REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company delivers a heartfelt ‘Boulevard of Bold Dreams’ (Stoneham, MA, March 2023)

REVIEW: SpeakEasy Stage Company offers a shrewd and exceptional ‘Fairview’ (Boston, MA, March 2023)
REVIEW: Theatre Kapow’s ‘Breadcrumbs’ unveil an indelible and winding journey (Concord, NH, March 2023)
REVIEW: Dating just got complicated for ‘Dating Drama’ shorts at New Ohio Theatre’s New York City’s Indie Theatre Film Festival (NYC, March 2023)
REVIEW: ‘Friendship Bonds’ shorts reveal new perspectives at New Ohio Theatre’s New York City’s Indie Theatre Film Festival (NYC, March 2023)
REVIEW: Hosted by Jordan Rich, renowned Broadcast Hall of Fame recipient, author, veteran, and Boston radio legend Ron Della Chiesa celebrated his 85th birthday with a marvelous bash (Hingham, MA, March 2023)
REVIEW: Fueled by a tight knit cast, August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars’ by Actors’ Shakespeare Project strums a spiritual and resonating tune (Boston, MA, February 2023)
REVIEW: Lexus Broadway in Boston’s ‘Hamilton’ – history and the hype (Boston, MA, February 2023)
REVIEW: Vocals soar as Academy of the Company Theatre presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Phantom of the Opera’ (Norwell, MA, February 2023)

REVIEW: Accompanied by A Far Cry, NPR’s Rob Kapilow made an enthusiastic return to Boston with an American classic for Celebrity Series of Boston’s ‘What Makes it Great’ series (Boston, MA, February 2023)
REVIEW: Fueled by sardonic wit and intense humor, The Huntington’s ‘The Art of Burning’ crackles (Boston, MA, February 2023)
REVIEW: Lyric Stage Company delves into musical genius Rachmaninoff’s chaotic mind in mesmerizing ‘Preludes’ (Boston, MA, January 2023)

2022

REVIEW: The 52nd annual ‘Midwinter Revels: A Solstice Celebration Tales from Ellis Island’ shares solace and warmth into a tapestry of traditions from around the world (Cambridge, MA, December 2022)
REVIEW: Front Porch Arts Collective serves up a spirited and resonating ‘Chicken and Biscuits’ (Boston, MA, December 2022)

REVIEW: Lyric Stage Company’s ‘The Play that Goes Wrong’ madcap and hilarious (Boston, MA, December 2022)
REVIEW: The Company Theatre is up to magic and mischief in family-friendly ‘Matilda the Musical’ (Norwell, MA, December 2022)
REVIEW: Central Square Theater brings Lloyd Suh’s ‘The Chinese Lady’ to light (Cambridge, MA, November 2022)
REVIEW: Embrace SpeakEasy Stage Company’s illuminating ‘English’ (Boston, MA, November 2022)
REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company’s ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ a family treat and delivering more surprises than things that go bump in the night (Stoneham, MA, virtual, September 2022)
REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company’s family comedy ‘Popcorn Falls’ zippy, lighthearted fun (Stoneham, MA, September 2022)
REVIEW: SpeakEasy Stage Company’s ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’ delves deep (Boston, MA, September 2022
REVIEW: Gloucester Stage’s ‘Paradise Blue’ a savvy and intriguing noir experience (Gloucester, MA, September 2022)

REVIEW: OBIE Award-winning New Ohio ICE Factory’s ‘Isla,’ ‘Acheron: The River of Tragedy’ and ‘Body Through Which the Dream Flows’ (New York City, virtual, August 2022)

REVIEW: Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston’s ‘Pippin’ delivered magic with more to come

REVIEW: Company Theatre’s rock musical ‘Hair’ a meaningful trip (Norwell, MA, August 2022)

REVIEW: Available on Amazon Prime Video, Unlikely friendships and big dreams fuel indie dramedy METHOD (August 2022)
REVIEW: Hub Theatre Company of Boston’s zany and immersive dinner comedy ‘Slow Food’ survival of the hangriest (Boston, MA, July 2022)
REVIEW: Spectacular and uplifting, the world premiere of ‘The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise’ is anything but a song sung blue (Pre-Broadway run, Boston, July 2022)

REVIEW: Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston makes an exciting return to the stage with a moving and remarkable ‘West Side Story’

REVIEW: Central Square Theater and Front Porch Collective’s ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ The Fats Waller Musical’ dazzling, engaging, and sensational fun (Cambridge, MA, May 2022)

REVIEW: Featuring Grammy award-winning mezzo-soprano Krista River and special guest musicians, A Far Cry ended season with a stirring ‘Sunset’ (Boston, MA, May 2022)
REVIEW: NPR storyteller Kevin Kling reflects on the wonders of childhood in Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s lively and humorous ‘Best Summer Ever’ (Lowell, MA, May 2022)
REVIEW: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ a moving but uneven film adaptation of the Tony award-winning musical (Film review, May 2022)

REVIEW: The Game is Afoot for Greater Boston Stage Company’s world premiere of ‘Miss Holmes Returns’ (Stoneham, MA, May 2022)
REVIEW: Go see Academy of the Company Theatre’s heartwarming, moving, and family-friendly ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ (Norwell, MA, April 2022)
REVIEW: Lexus Broadway in Boston’s ‘Ain’t too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations’ powerhouse vocals as compelling as their back story (Boston, MA, April 2022)
REVIEW: Fueled by Go-Gos pop-punk nostalgia, The Umbrella Stage Company’s ‘Head Over Heels’ a frothy farce with a unique beat (Concord, MA, April 2022)
REVIEW: Singer-songwriters Natalie Price and Grace Pettis share resilience through struggle and the joy of performing live onstage again (Virtual, Cambridge, MA April 2022)
REVIEW: Comparing music biopic ‘Respect’ and anthology series ‘Genius: Aretha Franklin’ (April 2022)

REVIEW: ‘Aimee Victoria’ love beyond boundaries (Film review, April 2022)

REVIEW: True Repertory Theatre’s ‘Ellen’s Boys’ a heartwarming and heartrending family tale (Kingston, MA, March 2022)

REVIEW: Boston Ballet’s elegant and edgy ‘DREAMstate’ a fascinating departure from reality (Boston, MA, March 2022)

REVIEW: Boasting a strong cast, Company Theatre’s ‘Something Rotten’ a fresh and clever musical comedy (Norwell, MA, March 2022)
REVIEW: ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ an astounding good time (Boston, MA, March 2022)
REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company’s well-timed ‘Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’ a comical trip down memory lane (Stoneham, MA, March 2022)
REVIEW: Dreams proceed with caution for Central Square Theater’s illuminating ‘Young Nerds of Color’ (Virtual and in-person, Cambridge, MA, March 2022)
REVIEW: Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s insightful ‘Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End’ will delight more than the domestic housewife (Virtual, Lowell, MA, March 2022)

REVIEW: SpeakEasy Stage Company’s searing and immersive ‘People, Places & Things’ makes an indelible impact (Boston, MA, February 2022)

REVIEW: Overcoming an important theme in NYC’s Indie Theatre Film Festival’s dynamic ‘Coming of Age’ short films (Virtual, NYC, February 2022)

REVIEW: Company Theatre’s regal ‘The Audience’ delivers lessons from a queen (Norwell, MA, February 2022)

REVIEW: NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival’s drama ‘Get it Together’ cleverly subverts expectations (Virtual, NYC, February 2022)
REVIEW: Creativity runs wild in Andrew Garfield’s Oscar-nominated portrayal as Jonathan Larson in Netflix’s ‘tick, tick…BOOM!’ (February 2022)
REVIEW: Gorgeously filmed, Boston Lyric Opera and Opera Philadelphia’s ethereal ‘Svadba’ a vivid and dreamy celebration of treasured moments before a wedding (Virtual, Boston, MA, February 2022)
REVIEW: Academy of the Company Theatre’s ‘Les Miserables School Edition’ cast Turning, Turning Wise Beyond their Years (Norwell, MA, January 2022)
REVIEW: Lexus Broadway in Boston’s glitzy ‘Pretty Woman the Musical’ fluffy but fun (Boston, MA, January 2022)
REVIEW: Celebrity Series of Boston presents ‘What Makes it Great?’ with Rob Kapilow and the brilliance of Broadway’s Lerner and Loewe (Virtual, Boston, MA, January 2022)
REVIEW: Lyric Stage Company’s heartfelt and semi-interactive ‘Mr. Parent’ a life changing journey (Boston, MA, January 2022)
REVIEW: Whimsical and festive, Celebrity Series of Boston at Home extends the holiday season with Jason Palmer Quintet’s distinct and upbeat free digital concert (Virtual, Boston, MA, January 2022)
REVIEW: Boston Ballet’s virtual ‘The Gift’ spins retro Nutcracker gold (Virtual, Boston, MA, January 2022)

2021

REVIEW: ‘Christmas Revels In Celebration of Winter Solstice’ a clever and inviting return to the stage (Virtual, Cambridge, MA, December 2021)

REVIEW: Tony Williams’ ‘Urban Nutcracker’ makes a vivid and engaging return to the stage for its 20th anniversary (Boston, MA, December 2021)

REVIEW: GBH’s ‘A Christmas Celtic Sojourn’ full of gratitude, wistfulness, and holiday cheer (Boston, MA, December 2021)

REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company’s ‘All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914’ moving and miraculous (Stoneham, MA, December 2021)

REVIEW: Lyric Stage Company’s ‘The Last Five Years’ a shrewd and beguiling look at love (Boston, MA, December 2021)
REVIEW: Boasting two stellar leads, Central’s Square’s ‘The Half Life of Marie Curie’ full of inspiration and crackling chemistry (Cambridge, MA, December 2021)
REVIEW: SpeakEasy Stage Company’s comedy-drama ‘BLKS’ (Boston, MA, November 2021)
REVIEW: TCAN Players’ classic comedy ‘Harvey’ full of imaginative charm (Natick, MA, November 2021)
REVIEW: Company Theatre’s ‘Jordie: A Celebration of Life and Concert’ (Norwell, MA, November 2021)
REVIEW: Boston Ballet off to a brilliant ‘reSTART’ (Virtual, Boston, MA, November 2021)
REVIEW: Academy of the Company Theatre’s parody ‘Puffs’ full of lively, enchanted fun (Norwell, MA, October 2021
REVIEW: Boston Lyric Opera’s season opener ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ a passionate and magnificent affair (Boston, MA, October 2021)
REVIEW: Fueled by a nostalgic rock soundtrack and a charismatic storyteller, Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s ‘Wild Horses’ a lively and momentous tale (Virtual review, but also had in person performances Lowell, MA October 2021)
REVIEW: Theatre Kapow’s timely and resonating ‘The Boyg’ makes a connection (Virtual review, but toured in Boston and Derry NH, October 2021)
REVIEW: SpeakEasy Stage Company reveals Adam Rapp’s raw, gripping, and gritty ‘The Sound Inside’ (Boston, MA, October 2021)
REVIEW: In these tough times, escape down Greater Boston Stage Company’s zany production of Hitchcock’s ‘The 39 Steps’ (Stoneham, MA, October 2021)
REVIEW: A Far Cry makes a luminous and powerful onstage debut at South Shore Conservatory with ‘Circle of Life’ (Boston and Hingham, MA, September 2021)
Company Theatre’s Michael Hammond reveals his favorite part of theatre, a secret project, and ‘Fun Home’ (Interview, Norwell, MA, September 2021)
Company Theatre’s Director of Development Michael Hammond discusses returning to indoor theatre and the power of positivity to conquer your next audition (Interview, Norwell, MA September 2021)
REVIEW: ‘Rock of Ages,’ Company Theatre’s grand return to the stage, is packed with big dreams, spectacle, and wry rock nostalgia (Norwell, MA, August 2021)
REVIEW: Somber, funny, bleak, and hopeful, PTP/NYC’s ‘Standing on the Edge of Time’ waxes political and poetic (Virtual, NYC, August 2021)
REVIEW: PTP/NYC’s ‘Lunch’ rich, searing, and absorbing (Virtual, NYC, July 2021)
REVIEW: ‘The Mom Show’ a moving recollection of survival and resilience (Arlington, MA, June 2021)
REVIEW: Led by powerhouse vocals, SpeakEasy Stage Company’s engaging ‘Songs for a New World’ a memorable musical experience (Virtual benefit, Boston, MA, June 2021)
REVIEW: Boston Children’s Chorus’ free virtual concert “Lift Every Voice: At the Table” ends season on a vibrant and hopeful note (Boston, MA, June 2021)
REVIEW: Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s quintessentially local ‘A Woman of the World’ fascinating and full of surprises (Virtual, Lowell, MA, May 2021)
REVIEW: SpeakEasy Stage Company’s ‘TJ Loves Sally 4 Ever’ a striking satire (Virtual, Boston, MA May 2021)
REVIEW: Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s ‘Until the Flood’ a raw, complex, and gripping docu-drama (Virtual, Lowell, MA, May 2021)
REVIEW: Isolation and reflection drives Theatre Kapow’s ‘Room’ (Virtual, Derry, NH, May 2021)
REVIEW: Company Theatre presents interactive and charming ‘Wonderland: Alice’s Immersive Adventure’ (Norwell, MA, April 2021)
REVIEW: Tensions run high at sea in Moliere in the Park’s searing ‘pen/man/ship’ (Virtual, NYC, April 2021)
REVIEW: Celebrity Series of Boston @home presents mesmerizing musical trio Dreamers Circus (Virtual, Boston, MA April 2021)
REVIEW: Featuring virtual world premiere in studio, Boston Ballet presents luminous and vibrant ‘Celebrating Jorma Elo’ (Virtual, Boston MA, March 2021)
REVIEW: Celebrity Series of Boston at Home’s free concert, ‘Quartet Kalos: The Songs We Make’ makes meaningful debut (Virtual, Boston, MA, March 2021)
REVIEW: Normalcy takes an eerie detour in Hub Theatre Company of Boston’s ‘Solitaire Suite’ (Virtual, Boston, MA, February 2021)
REVIEW: Liars and Believers’ inventive ‘Beyond a Winter’s Day’ aims to chase away pandemic blues (Virtual, Cambridge, MA, February 2021)
REVIEW: Boston Ballet’s immersive and uplifting ‘BB@yourhome: Look Back Focus Forward’ offers rare performances and more (Virtual, Boston, MA, January 2021)
REVIEW: Boston Children’s Chorus’ free MLK tribute concert ‘Born on the Water’ a stirring and hopeful virtual journey (Virtual, Boston, MA, January 2021)
REVIEW: ‘Love, Repeat’ gets love right (Film review, NYC, January 2021)
REVIEW: Amid peerless Castle Hill and candlelight, Boston Lyric Opera delivers exquisite ‘Winter’s Evening’ on Operabox (Virtual, Boston, MA, January 2021)

2020

REVIEW: Christmas Revels 50th virtual anniversary delivers mirth, merriment, and reflection (Virtual, Cambridge, MA, December 2020)
REVIEW: GBH’s inviting virtual ‘A Christmas Celtic Sojourn’ maintains warmth and tradition in 2020 (Virtual, Boston, MA, December 2020)
REVIEW: Michael John Ciszewski’s ‘The Sun is Sleeping’ dwells in dreamlike introspection in 2020 (Virtual, December 2020)
REVIEW: Tony Williams Dance Center’s ‘Urban Nutcracker’ an immersive heartfelt letter to Boston in 2020 (Virtual, Boston, MA, December 2020)
REVIEW: Concord Players make ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ savvy, vintage entertainment (Virtual, Concord, MA, December 2020)
REVIEW: Hub Theatre Company of Boston makes virtual ‘Much Ado about Nothing’ something special (Virtual, Boston, MA, December 2020)
REVIEW: Theatre KAPOW shows they have perfect timing with Peter Josephson’s ‘A Tempest Prayer’ (Virtual, Derry, NH, November 2020)
REVIEW: Moliere in the Park’s ‘The School for Wives’ a twist-filled comedy of scheming proportions (Virtual, NYC, November 2020)
REVIEW: PTP/NYC presents enthralling family mystery, ‘The House in Scarsdale’ (Virtual, NYC, October 2020)
REVIEW: Boston Film Festival’s US Premiere of ‘The Girl Who Wore Freedom’ a moving tribute through generations (Film review, Boston, MA, October 2020)
REVIEW: Compassion and tension drive compelling feature film ‘Paper Spiders’ at the Boston Film Festival (Film review, Boston, MA October 2020)
REVIEW: Theatre Kapow delivers a clever and engaging ‘Feast’ (Virtual, Derry, NH, October 2020)
REVIEW: Boston Ballet’s sensational ‘Carmen’ program hails women as a force to be reckoned with (Virtual, Boston, MA, September 2020)
On the verge of Cohasset Dramatic Club’s 100th season, President Lisa Pratt wrestles with the future of live theatre (Interview, Cohasset, MA, July 2020)
REVIEW: Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston captures virtual musical magic with ‘Entr’acte’ (Virtual benefit, Waltham, MA July 2020)
REVIEW: Company Theatre unveils remarkable ‘Fun Home’ (Norwell, MA, March 2020)
REVIEW: SpeakEasy Stage Company’s intriguing ‘The Children’ explores resilience and buried secrets (Boston, MA, March 2020)
REVIEW: Currently on tour, Ice Dance International’s ‘In Flight: Live’ delivered a stylish farewell to the Skating Club of Boston (Cambridge, MA, March 2020)
REVIEW: A compelling, trailblazing journey through Boston Ballet’s rEVOLUTION (Boston, MA, March 2020)
REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company re-imagines a classic in riveting ‘Swan Lake in Blue’ (Stoneham, MA, February 2020)
REVIEW: Celebrity Series of Boston presented John Pizzarelli Trio and Veronica Swift for Nat King Cole tribute and more on Valentine’s Day (Boston, MA, February 2020)
REVIEW: Warmth and humor reign in Company Theatre’s traditional ‘Steel Magnolias’ (Norwell, MA, February 2020)
REVIEW: SpeakEasy Stage Company and Front Porch Arts Collective delivers a no holds barred, twist-filled ‘Pass Over’ (Boston, MA, January 2020)
REVIEW: Merrimack’s Repertory Theatre’s ‘Maytag Virgin’ a captivating mix of sweetness and substance (Lowell, MA, January 2020)
Take a look at Company Theatre’s new logo as co-founder Zoe Bradford discusses the Company Theatre’s exciting future (Interview, Norwell, MA, January 2020)
2019
REVIEW: Mikko Nissinen’s ‘The Nutcracker’ remains a visually-stunning journey for all ages Boston, MA, December 2019
REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company’s classic ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ delivers a gentle nudge of holiday cheer Stoneham, MA, December 2019
REVIEW: Company Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ immersive, haunting, and filled with holiday spirit Norwell, MA, December 2019
Artistic Director and founder Tony Williams describes how ‘Urban Nutcracker’ became a hit Interview, Boston, MA, December 2019
REVIEW: Boston Lyric Opera’s delivers sleek and searing ‘Fellow Travelers’ Boston, MA, November 2019
REVIEW: Theatre@First delivers a compelling and haunting ‘Hamlet’ Somerville, November 2019
REVIEW: Take a seat for SpeakEasy Stage Company’s clever and thought-provoking comedy, ‘Admissions’ Boston, MA, November 2019
REVIEW: Juggling is more than an act in TCAN’s madcap British comedy, ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ Natick, MA November 2019
REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company and Front Porch Arts Collective’s ‘Marie and Rosetta’ showcase one dynamite duo Stoneham, MA, November 2019
REVIEW: Seeped in silvery, eclectic rhythms, Celebrity Series of Boston presented a joyous, sold out Sergio Mendes and Bebel Gilberto concert for Bossa Nova’s 60th anniversary Boston, MA, October 2019
REVIEW: With flawless artistic wizardry, Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ musical, presented by Lexus Broadway in Boston, remains a magnificent theatrical experience Boston, MA, October 2019
REVIEW: Hingham Civic Music Theatre’s ‘Seussical the Musical’ is groovy, dazzling, and endlessly imaginative Hingham, MA, October 2019
REVIEW: Magic, mischief, and classic romantic comedy rule Company Theatre’s wondrous ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Norwell, MA, October 2019
REVIEW: Poignant yet hopeful, Renee Zellweger’s star rises as ‘Judy’ Film Review, October 2019
REVIEW: The 35th Boston Film Festival brought comic wit and moving narratives to Shorts Program I Film Review, Boston, MA, October 2019
REVIEW: Chocolate promises and shattered dreams as Arlekin Players turn over a bizarre ‘Stone’ Needham, MA, September 2019
REVIEW: Nothing small about Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s riveting ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ Lowell, MA, September 2019
REVIEW: Soprano-actress Christina Pecce puts her own spin on a few famous faces in fabulous ‘Witches, Bitches, and Divas!’ Cambridge, MA, September 2019
REVIEW: With a double dose of vintage flair, Lyric Stage’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ will make audiences thirsty for more Boston, MA, September 2019
REVIEW: Immersive and insightful, Museum of Science’s ‘Medusa: Reclaiming the Myth’ cleverly reveals the woman behind the monster Boston, MA, September 2019
REVIEW: Hingham Civic Music Theatre’s ‘The Annulment’ makes parting sweet sorrow Hingham, MA, September 2019
REVIEW: Little Theatre of Stoughton’s ‘Anything Goes’ a zany musical comedy on the high seas Stoughton, MA, August 2019
REVIEW: Walt Disney World at its finest in fall featuring Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Orlando, FL, August 2019
REVIEW: ‘Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert’ with live orchestration from the Boston Pops a thrilling cinematic achievement Boston, MA, August 2019
REVIEW: Reagle Music Theatre’s ‘La Cage aux Folles’ a rollicking, madcap extravaganza with heart Waltham, MA, August 2019
Exploring theatre, nature, space and more, Boston Landmarks Orchestra’s Christopher Wilkins talks depth and diversity in free summer concert series Interview, Boston, MA August 2019
REVIEW: Hub Theatre Company of Boston’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ boasts humor, heartache, and hairspray Boston, MA, July 2019
REVIEW: Bridgewater State University’s Family Performing Arts Center’s lighter ‘The Wizard of Oz’ inventive fun for the whole family Bridgewater, MA July 2019
REVIEW: Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston’s ‘The Sound of Music’ a moving summer gem Waltham, MA July 2019
REVIEW: Multi-talented Hugh Jackman wows at the TD Garden Boston, MA, July 2019
REVIEW: Company Theatre’s ‘Paragon Park the Musical’ is one amazing ride Norwell, MA July 2019
REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company and Front Porch Arts Collective’s ‘The Three Musketeers’ packs action, comedy, and a contemporary twist Stoneham, MA July 2019
REVIEW: Currently on tour, The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow raised the roof at Club Passim for album release party Cambridge, MA, June 2019
REVIEW: From the creator of ‘Riverdale’, Flat Earth Theatre delivers a bizarre and suspenseful ‘King of Shadows’ Watertown, MA, June 2019
REVIEW: Footlight Club’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ clever and comedic fun Jamaica Plain, MA June 2019
Renowned conductor Charles Floyd talks Boston Pops’ annual Gospel Night and how his career began Interview, Boston, MA, June 2019
The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow’s David Tanklefsky talks songwriting and the band’s touring adventures Interview, Cambridge, MA June 2019
REVIEW: Lyric Stage brings beauty and powerful perspective to Sondheim’s ‘Pacific Overtures’ Boston, MA June 2019
REVIEW: Boston Ballet’s idyllic ‘Cinderella’ more than a glittering gown and glass slippers Boston, MA, May 2019
REVIEW: With author Margaret Atwood in attendance, Boston Lyric Opera creates a twist-filled, haunting ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Cambridge, MA, May 2019
REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company’s ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ worth every penny Stoneham, MA, May 2019
REVIEW: Hingham Civic Music Theatre’s ‘Sweet Charity’ has fun, laughs, and the right moves Hingham, MA, May 2019
REVIEW: One con deserves another as South Shore Theatre Works continues with lively ‘Chicago the Musical’ Weymouth, MA, April 2019
REVIEW: Engrossing and unpredictable, Hub Theatre’s ‘The Clearing’ a fierce and resonating historical drama Boston, MA, April 2019
REVIEW: Season 5 of WGBH’s ‘Sing That Thing!’ still packs a vocal punch TV, Boston, MA, April 2019
REVIEW: Company Theatre’s ‘Evita’ is a touch of star quality Norwell, MA, March 2019
REVIEW: Motherhood goes under the microscope in Flat Earth Theatre’s powerful ‘Not Medea’ Watertown, MA, March 2019
REVIEW: Greater Boston Stage Company’s intriguing ‘Onegin’ offers vodka, love at first sight, and a whirlwind of surprises Stoneham, MA, March 2019
REVIEW SpeakEasy Stage’s ‘Once’ a celebration even within its quiet moments Boston, MA. March 2019
REVIEW: Boston Ballet’s bold and exciting ‘Full on Forsythe’ kicks ballet up a notch Boston, MA, March 2019
REVIEW: Love and marriage gets wildly complicated in amusing romantic comedy farce, TCAN’s ‘First Things First’ Natick, MA, March 2019
REVIEW: Versatile singer Joyce Didonato performed classics with a compelling twist as Celebrity Series presented ‘Songplay’ Boston, MA, March 2019
REVIEW: Let loose and laugh a lot about life with inventive musical comedy ‘The Other Josh Cohen’ NYC, March 2019
CAEG’s ‘Princess Zhaojun’s’ Yang Donglin envisions how one woman united a nation Interview, Boston, MA, March 2019
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra’s renowned conductor Cynthia Woods discusses ‘Angels and Heroes’ and describes her inspiration Interview, Cambridge, MA March 2019
REVIEW: Avarice and deceit rule the day as Lyric Stage Company presents Lillian Hellman’s riveting ‘The Little Foxes’ Boston, MA, March 2019
REVIEW: Presented by Celebrity Series of Boston, Mark Morris Dance Group’s ‘Pepperland’ a psychedelic, humorous, and visually-compelling Beatles tribute Boston, MA, February 2019
REVIEW: Lexus Broadway in Boston’s ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ some kind of wonderful triumph Boston, MA, February 2019
REVIEW: Company Theatre walks the line between love and rage with Green Day’s catchy punk musical, ‘American Idiot’ Norwell, MA, February 2019
Mark Morris Dance Group’s costume designer Elizabeth Kurtzman talks vibrant inspiration behind Beatles show, ‘Pepperland’ Interview, Boston, MA, February 2019
REVIEW: Lively and insightful, Lyric Stage Company’s award-winning play, ‘The Wolves’ howls Boston, MA, February 2019
Sleepless Beyond the Stage: Building a dream with Richard Bento, President of South Shore Theatre Works Interview, January 2019
Film review: Vice packs great performances, but a less than fascinating story line January 2019
REVIEW: Featuring John Williams’s multi-faceted score, ‘Home Alone in Concert’ made a bustling, merry return to Symphony Hall Boston, MA, January 2019
FILM REVIEW: A nail-biting, clever, and mostly unpredictable ‘A Quiet Place’ January 2019
After a night out, enjoy MET Bar and Grill’s ‘Boston Hot Chocolate Experience’ Boston, MA, January 2019
2018
REVIEW: WGBH’s ‘Tis the Night with Ben Folds and Friends’ holiday music special offers some impressive, lighthearted cheer TV, Boston, MA December 2018
REVIEW: Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir makes a mesmerizing and festive Celebrity Series of Boston return Boston, MA, December 2018
REVIEW: Captivating and lighthearted, Boston’s annual Holiday Pops as festive as ever Boston, MA, December 2018
Review: Packed with inspiring music, Lyric Stage Company and Front Porch Arts Collective’s ‘Breath and Imagination’ soars Boston, MA, December 2018
Brooke Phillips, designer Sara Campbell’s Assistant Buyer, talks community involvement at Boston Women in Media and Entertainment Giving Tuesday event Interview, Boston, MA, December 2018
Designer and CEO Sara Campbell talks giving bigger as she hosts Boston Women in Media and Entertainment charitable event on Giving Tuesday Boston, MA, December 2018
REVIEW: Company Theatre’s enhanced, lively production of Lionel Bart’s ‘Oliver! ‘kicks this classic up a notch Norwell, MA, December 2018
Childsplay’s Artistic Director Bob Childs talks new album, ‘The Bloom of Youth’ and how one violin changed his life Interview, November 2018
REVIEW: Go green with Cohasset Dramatic Club’s sci fi horror comedy musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Cohasset, MA, November 2018
REVIEW: Hub Theatre Company of Boston’s ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is funny, fascinating, but its best moments shine quietly Boston, MA, November 2018
REVIEW: SpeakEasy Stage’s riveting musical, ‘Fun Home’ unveils the illusion of perfection Boston, MA, November 2018
REVIEW: Celebrating their 70th anniversary, Hingham Civic Music Theatre delivers a feel good family favorite with ‘Annie’ Hingham, MA, November 2018
REVIEW: Featuring delicious food and eclectic charm, consider Boston’s ‘The Beehive’ before or after the show Food review, Boston, MA, November 2018
REVIEW: Unpredictable, humorous, and insightful, Lyric Stage Company’s ‘The Roommate’ not your average odd couple Boston, MA, November 2018
Boston Camerata’s Artistic Director Anne Azema talks Fortune and greed in classic satire ‘The Tale of Fauvel: A Political Fable from Medieval France’ Interview, Boston, MA October 2018
REVIEW: SpeakEasy Stage’s award-winning drama ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’, a powerful, darkly comical look at a family gone awry Boston, MA, October 2018
REVIEW: Beneath its potent calculations, Flat Earth Theatre’s ‘Delicate Particle Logic’ is a compelling love story Watertown, MA, October, 2018
Laurence Lesser shares music memories as New England Conservatory celebrates his 80th birthday and Leonard Bernstein’s centennial in free opening concert Interview, Boston, MA, September 2018
REVIEW: With comic wit and vintage flair, Boston Ballet’s ‘Genius at Play’ is an exhilarating dance celebration Boston, MA, September 2018
REVIEW: Lyric Stage’s ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ spins a fascinating web Boston, MA, September 2018
REVIEW: Despite boat’s limited view of the band, sold-out 70s funk and disco ‘Booty Vortex’ boat cruise still made waves Boston, MA, September 2018
REVIEW: Billy Joel brought his A-game for his fifth year at Fenway Park Boston, MA, August 2018
REVIEW: Park the car at the Company Theatre for their bustling, meaningful musical ‘Ragtime’ Norwell, MA, August 2018
REVIEW: As clever as it is insightful, make time for Americana Theatre Company’s compelling ‘Man of La Mancha’ Plymouth, MA, August 2018
Company Theatre’s co-founder Zoe Bradford talks 40th anniversary, ‘Ragtime’, and the theatre’s exciting future Interview, Norwell, MA, July 2018
Americana Theatre Company’s Michael Kirkland and Jennifer Martin talk bringing epic musical ‘Man of La Mancha’ to the South Shore Interview, Plymouth, MA, July 2018
REVIEW: Inspiring documentary ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ more than a beautiful day in the neighborhood (Film review, June 2018)
REVIEW: The Boston Pops blended uplifting Bernstein tribute with sizzling footwork in ‘Dance to the Movies’ (Boston, MA, June 2018)
Centastage’s Joe Antoun directs Shakespeare with a comedic, twist-filled spin in new play, ‘Noir Hamlet’ (Interview, Boston, MA, June 2018)
REVIEW: ‘Boston Radio for Zumix’ benefit boasted Boston DJ’s dancing, live performances, and a peek inside the radio studio East Boston, June 2018
Renowned Broadway producer Ken Davenport talks Tony Awards, Hollywood, and ‘Gettin’ the Band Back Together’ (Interview, May 2018)
REVIEW: Boston Ballet’s ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ is a regal, dazzling achievement (Boston, MA, May 2018)
REVIEW: Lexus Broadway in Boston’s ‘On Your Feet’ a riveting, musical sensation Boston, MA, May 2018)
Kristen H. Tremblay talks role in Hingham Civic Music Theatre’s ‘Cabaret’ to kick off 70th anniversary season (Interview, Hingham, MA, April 2018)
REVIEW: Massasoit Theatre’s Company’s ‘Heathers the Musical’ is big fun with a razor’s edge (Brockton, MA, April 2018)
Acclaimed producer Sue Gilad talks Tony nominations, girl power, and heartwarming musical, ‘A Taste of Things to Come’ (Interview, NYC, April 2018)
REVIEW: NPR’s Rob Kapilow’s engaging ‘What Makes It Great? The Songs of Leonard Bernstein’ hit all the right notes (Boston, MA, March 2018)
REVIEW: Lexus Broadway in Boston’s ‘Waitress the Musical’ proves the best things in life come from the kitchen (Boston, MA, March 2018)
Director Igor Golyak discusses the shocking and comical show, ‘Dead Man’s Diary: A Theatrical Novel’ (Interview, Needham, MA, March 2018)
Peter Josephson discusses the apocalypse, The Simpsons, and more as theatre KAPOW debuts ‘Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play’ (Interview, Derry, NH, February 2018)
Acrobat Nathan Knowles talks circus and inspiration as Celebrity Series of Boston presents award-winning show, Circa ‘S’ (Interview, Boston, MA, February 2018)
REVIEW: Moving and visually stunning, ‘Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis’ took flight in Boston (Boston, MA, January 2018)
2017
REVIEW: Reagle Music Theatre’s 35th anniversary of ‘ChristmasTime’ is most wonderful (Waltham, MA, December 2017)
Americana Theatre Company’s David Friday and Nick Mitchell talk ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ (Interview, Plymouth, MA, December 2017)
Plymouth Community Theatre’s annual musical show ‘The Christmas House’ boasts Christmas carols, intriguing tales, and more (Plymouth, MA, December 2017)
REVIEW: Festive and moving, Massasoit’s production of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is time well spent (Brockton, November 2017)
Holiday Pops makes annual return to Symphony Hall with sing-a-long carols, holiday cheer, and Santa Claus (Boston, MA, November 2017)
A beloved, annual musical tradition, Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston presents ‘ChristmasTime’ (Waltham, November 2017)
Jukebox rockin’ ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe,’ epic musical, ‘Ragtime,’ and stirring musical, ‘Oliver’ part of Company Theatre’s stellar 40th season (Norwell, November 2017)
After a night out, MET Bar and Grill presents the return of ‘Boston Hot Chocolate Experience’ (Boston, MA, November 2017)
REVIEW: Athletic grace, intensity, and enchanting beauty drive The Boston Ballet’s debut of ‘Obsidian Tear’ (Boston, MA, November 2017)
Boston Ballet presents the North American debut of emotionally-charged ‘Obsidian Tear’ (Boston, MA, November 2017)
REVIEW: Hingham Civic Music Theatre’s ‘Shrek the Musical’ an absolute treat for the whole family (Hingham, MA, October 2017)
Itamar Kubovy of modern dance troupe, ‘Pilobolus,’ discusses fascinating footwork and Celebrity Series of Boston return (Boston, MA, October 2017)
Hingham Civic Music Theatre will soon debut the humorous fairy tale with a twist, ‘Shrek the Musical’ (Hingham, MA, October 2017)
NYC actress, writer, and filmmaker Stephanie Iscovitz talks film career and managing annual ‘New York New Works Theatre Festival’ in October (Interview, NYC, September 2017)
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston presents one last summer dance with award-winning dance extravaganza, ’42nd Street’ (Waltham, MA, August 2017)
Jars of Clay, TobyMac, and For King and Country part of ‘Soulfest’s’ 20th anniversary concert celebration (Gilford, NH, August 2017)
Cohasset Dramatic Club proudly presents the enchanting musical comedy, ‘The Wedding Singer the Musical’ (Cohasset, MA, July 2017)
An avid fan of all things Disney, Sarah Kelly discusses being cast as Disney princess Ariel in Company Theatre’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ (Interview, Norwell, MA, August 2017)
REVIEW: Brimming with compelling storytelling, accomplished singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant made stirring Tanglewood debut (Lenox, MA, July 2017)
WGBH’s ‘A Celtic Sojourn,’ tributes to Billy Joel & Broadway part of SSC’s ‘Evenings Under the Stars’ concert series (Hingham, MA, July 2017)
Renowned singer-songwriter Grace Potter returns for Vermont’s Grand Point North Music Festival in September (Burlington, VT, July 2017)
NYC actress, writer, and filmmaker Stephanie Iscovitz talks finding home, making it big, and her latest projects, including ‘Bruce Loves You’ (Interview, NYC, July 2017)
South South Conservatory’s annual, family summer outdoor concert series, ‘Wacky Wednesdays’ returns (Hingham, MA, July 2017)
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston presents award-winning, grand scale musical, ‘Showboat’ (Waltham, MA, June 2017)
REVIEW: Led by CeCe Winans, Boston Pops Gospel Night rings in a joyous 25 years (Boston, MA, June 2017)
The Academy of the Company Theatre Teen Conservatory presents the dark comedy, ‘Heathers the Musical’ (Norwell, MA, June 2017)
Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre presents Disney’s award-winning musical, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (Beverly, MA, June 2017)
Bay Players of Duxbury presents the Tony Award-winning play, ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ (Duxbury, MA, June 2017)
REVIEW: Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston’s lighter ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ a stunner (Waltham, June 2017)
Renowned conductor Charles Floyd talks Boston Pops and Gospel Night’s 25th anniversary featuring CeCe Winans (Interview, Boston, MA, June 2017)
Director Matt Silva and ‘Waist Watchers the Musical’s’ cast talks improvising, exercise, and girl’s night out (Interview, Arlington, MA, June 2017)
Hingham Civic Music Theatre announces ‘Shrek the Musical’ auditions (Hingham, MA, June 2017)
Amanda Pekoe of NYC’s The Pekoe Group, shares her Tony Awards predictions and sheer love of theatre (Interview, NYC, June 2017)
REVIEW: ‘L.A. Dance Project’ closed Celebrity Series of Boston’s season with powerful, message-driven performances (Boston, MA, June 2017)
Lexus Broadway in Boston presents musical spectacle ‘Wicked,’ returning by popular demand (Boston, MA, May 2017)
Tickets for 12th annual Duxbury Music Festival, featuring live seaside concert music & more, go on sale June 1 (Duxbury, MA, May 2017)
The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow’s David Tanklefsky talks songwriting and Passim’s campfire.festival (Interview, Cambridge, MA, May 2017)
Acclaimed choreographer Tony Williams talks innovative rock ballad, ‘Life: In Color’ (Boston, MA, May 2017)
Renowned performers Alan Cumming, Audra McDonald, and Pilobolus part of Celebrity Series of Boston’s new season (Boston, MA, May 2017)
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston celebrates 49th summer season with three renowned musicals (Waltham, MA, May 2017)
Barenaked Ladies, Jake Owen, and Local CountryFest part of Indian Ranch’s summer season (Webster, MA, May 2017)
REVIEW: Kristin Chenoweth thrills Boston with her unshakable optimism, humor, and unstoppable vocals (Boston, MA, May 2017)
The Academy of the Company Theatre Teen Conservatory will hold auditions for dark comedy, ‘Heathers the Musical’ (Norwell, MA, May 2017)
Sting, John Mellencamp, Natalie Merchant, and ‘Jaws’ part of Tanglewood’s summer season (Lenox, MA, May 2017)
South Shore Theatre Works proudly presents stirring spring musical, ‘Children of Eden’ (Randolph, MA, May 2017)
Kristin Chenoweth, making her Celebrity Series of Boston debut on April 30, talks favorite roles, latest album, and more (Interview, Boston, MA, August 2017)
REVIEW: Hingham Civic Music Theatre’s compelling musical, ‘Oklahoma’ a stompin’ good time (Hingham, MA, April 2017)
Cohasset Youth Theatre proudly presents the romantic comedy, ‘Legally Blonde the Musical, Jr.’ (Cohasset, MA, April 2017)
Music Director Jamie Kirsch talks Chorus pro Musica’s concert version of comedy musical, ‘Of Thee I Sing’ (Arlington, MA, April 2017)
The Company Theatre will hold auditions for Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ (Norwell, MA, April 2017)
Lexus Broadway in Boston boasts sizzling season including ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Waitress,’ Disney’s ‘Aladdin,’ and more (Boston, MA, April 2017)
See Boston Marathon film documentary ‘Boston’ nationwide for one night only (Boston, MA, April 2017)
Hingham Civic Music Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma!’ on beloved musical’s 75th anniversary (Hingham, MA, April 2017)
Queen Latifah, Ben Folds, ‘Jaws,’ and ‘E.T.’ part of the Boston Pops ‘Celebrating John Williams’ season (Boston, MA, April 2017)
Award-winning journalist JC Monahan discusses her part in Urban Improv’s funniest fundraiser, ‘Banned in Boston’ (Interview, Boston, MA, April 2017)
REVIEW: South Shore Conservatory presents fascinating art exhibition, ‘South Shore Photographers’ through April 30 (Hingham, MA, March 2017)
REVIEW: WGBH’s annual ‘A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn’ offered humor, inspiration, and vibrant performances (Boston, MA, March 2017)
Urban Improv, celebrating its 25th anniversary, presents annual, celebrity-filled improv fundraiser, ‘Banned in Boston’ (Boston, MA, March 2017)
REVIEW: Cohasset Dramatic Club proves life is too short to miss the insightful musical, ‘If/Then’ (Cohasset, MA, March 2017)
Zumix will celebrate 25th anniversary on grand scale with ‘Boston DJs with Zumix’ benefit (East Boston, MA, March 2017)
Flutist Sarah Paysnick delves into Grand Harmonie’s rollicking ‘March Madness’ concerts (Interview, Somerville, MA, March 2017)
Beehive of Boston’s 10th annual ‘Erin Go Beehive’ features Irish comfort food, live Celtic music, and more (Boston, MA, March 2017)
Company Theatre proudly presents the uplifting musical comedy, ‘Sister Act the Musical’ (Norwell, MA, March 2017)
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Brian O’Donovan and WBGH’s ‘A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn’ (Boston, MA, March 2017)
Massasoit Theatre Company presents the insightful, award-winning play, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ (Brockton, MA, March 2017)
Cohasset Dramatic Club presents the local premiere of the romantic musical, ‘If/Then’ (Cohasset, MA, March 2017)
REVIEW: Boston Ballet presents William Forsythe’s brilliantly compelling ‘Artifact’ (Boston, MA, March 2017)
New England Philharmonic President Ann Teixeira talks anniversary concert, NEP’s future plans, & more (Interview, Boston, MA, March 2017)
New England Philharmonic President Ann Teixeira offers inside look at 40th Anniversary concert March 4 (Boston, MA, March 2017)
South Shore Conservatory offers spring classes for young students in March (Hingham, MA, February 2017)
The Boston Ballet presents William Forsythe’s thrilling ‘Artifact,’ part of their 2017-18 season (Boston, MA, February 2017)
Must have concert apps offer free tickets, VIP treatment, and more (Boston, MA, February 2017)
VOCES8’s Barnaby Smith talks power of music, music foundation, and long-awaited Boston concert debut (Interview, Boston, MA, February 2017)
From Renaissance to pop music, Barnaby Smith talks VOCES8’s exciting Celebrity Series of Boston debut (Interview, Boston, MA, February 2017)
Bay Players of Duxbury presents romantic comedy, ‘Lovers and other Strangers’ (Duxbury, MA, February 2017)
The Boston Pops perform at Boston Marathon film premiere ‘Boston’ on One Boston Day (Boston, MA, February 2017)
Celebrity Series of Boston’s 78th season boasts big shows and return of Stave Sessions concert series (Boston, MA, February 2017)
Cohasset Dramatic Club will welcome 4th annual play festival, ‘Briefs’ (Cohasset, MA, February 2017)
The 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Award winners and New England viewing party at Laugh Boston (Boston, MA, February 2017)
Milton Players present comedy, ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ as well as upcoming auditions (Canton, MA, January 2017)
‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Children of Eden’ part of the exciting premiere season of South Shore Theatre Works (Interview, Holbrook, MA, January 2017)
Jessica Lang Dance, Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, Alvin Ailey, and Stave Sessions part of Celebrity Series of Boston’s extraordinary season (Boston, MA, January 2017)
Richard Bento, President of South Shore Theatre Works, talks about building a theatre dream (Interview, January 2017)
Cohasset Dramatic Club will hold auditions for captivating musical, “If/Then” (Cohasset, MA, January 2017)
‘Wicked,’ ‘Something Rotten,’ & ‘Finding Neverland’ part of Lexus Broadway in Boston’s new season (Boston, MA, January 2017)
Multi-instrumentalist Sarah Blacker talks Salem, new dance sound, and upcoming concert at Club Passim (Interview, Cambridge, MA, January 2017)
2016
REVIEW: Magnificent and visually-stunning, Holiday Pops offers flawless holiday cheer (Boston, MA, December 2016)
Accomplished bandleader Bo Winiker talks his return to Symphony Hall for thrilling New Year’s Eve concert (Interview, Boston, MA, December 2016)
REVIEW: Illuminated by candlelight, Saint Anselm College celebrates the season with their 18th annual DecemberSong (Manchester, NH, December 2016)
REVIEW: Massasoit Theatre Company’s “Miracle on 34th Street the Musical” a faithfully-festive, whimsical adventure (Brockton, MA, December 2016)
REVIEW: Walt Disney World at its finest in fall (Orlando, November 2016)

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