"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 (more...)

'Ain't Misbehavin' Is A Rollicking Goodman Time

That roar you heard in Chicago’s Loop Monday evening, June 30th, was the enthusiastic opening night audience at the Goodman Theatre, where the volcanic excitement generated by a summertime, homegrown production of the “Fats” Waller musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’” will very nearly blow the roof off the place for the next month or so. (more...)

Review of The Color Purple at the Kimmel Center. (more...)

Howard Enlivens New Rep’s “According to Tip”

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. (more...)

Everyman Theatre Ends the Season with Tony-winning Play (more...)

“All Shook Up” at Toby’s is a Hunka Hunka Burnin’ FUN!

The area premiere of All Shook Up plays at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia through August 24th! (more...)

Tiny 'Gutenberg' Delivers Big Laughs, Insight and Warmth

"Gutenberg! The Musical!" is a fun night out, delivering more laughs than many a big budget show... (more...)

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Review: 'Marguerite', an almost great musical

Marguerite, the new musical currently playing at London’s Theatre Royal, Haymarket, has most of the ingredients required to make a great show - stunning music, a wonderfully inventive set, a very strong story that should stir the emotions of an audience, a stellar cast led by performers of genuine star quality and a creative team whose previous track record proves they know how to create a hit. But somehow the result is slightly unsatisfying. (more...)

Mature theater-goers proudly recall seeing musical comedy greats perform. It’s easy to remember seeing Mary Martin, Ethel Merman, Alfred Drake or Joel Grey because these stars contributed exemplary work in leading roles. However, a book could be written about actors who create vivid impressions in our minds while playing supporting roles in memorable shows. There is no greater example of such an actor than Mary Louise Wilson. (more...)

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

The George M. Cohan musical is the second production of the Matunuck, RI theater’s 75th season (more...)

Westport Throws a “Hot ’n’ Cole” Party

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 (more...)

CSC’s “Tempest”: More Light Shower Than Stormy Weather

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents The Tempest in repertory with The Comedy of Errors at The Ruins in Ellicott City. (more...)

Stokes: In Tune with the Boston Pops

Brian Stokes Mitchell once again enchants Boston with his tried and true solo concert backed by Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops (more...)

The singer talks about Broadway, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the songs that define changing times. (more...)

Boston Pops: “A Little Night Music” in Concert

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 (more...)

Dukakis Rails Against Death in Hartford’s “Milk Train”

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 (more...)

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“Facing East”: A Heavy Cross to Bear

REVIEW: The new play, Facing East, takes a look at the consequences of devout Mormonism when dealing with homosexuality. (more...)

A Doll's House: So Long, Dearie

Bated Breath Theatre Company presents a nontraditional adaptation of Ibsen’s classic "A Doll’s House", in a new version by Helene Kvale. (more...)

Bring Me the Head of John Ford: Funnyhouse of a Cowboy

Aztec Economy presents the one-man multimedia piece "Bring Me the Head of John Ford" as part of The Brick's "The Film Festival: A Theatre Festival". (more...)

A new theatre company debuts in Toronto with a livele production of FOOTLOOSE. Though the show itself will never rank as a classic, it is entertaining. * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5) (more...)

“Polish Joke” at Spotlighters: Heritage is the Punch Line

REVIEW: Spotlighters Theatre presents Polish Joke by David Ives through June 29 (more...)

Civic Light Opera wraps up their season with a production of KISMET that is fast, funny and beautifully sung. * * * * * (OUT OF 5) (more...)