They had style, they had grace. Alice Ripley gave good face. As we come to the close of another theatrical year, it’s time to not only name the best productions of the year, but to reflect on the year’s theatrical offerings as a whole. Some years there are trends; some years there aren’t. […]
REVIEW ROUNDUP: HAIRSPRAY, THE ROOMMATE, & PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
HAIRSPRAY AT NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE ★★★★☆ Few modern musicals match the wit, heart, and craft of Hairspray, and Jeff Whiting’s production for North Shore Music Theatre is a mostly excellent reminder of just how lovable it is. Brooke Shapiro is terrific as Tracy Turnblad, the big-hearted, big-waisted, and big-haired girl who single-handedly […]
SIX PACKS AND DISCO BALLS: MAMMA MIA! AT NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE
★★☆☆☆ “Have the time of your life!” say the posters for North Shore Music Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia! It seems like a lofty promise, but there are instances where I can imagine that that might be true. Take someone who is marooned on a deserted island with only insects as company, […]
HER TURN AT BAT, SIR
Shoshana Bean tackles her dream role in Funny Girl at North Shore
SUMMER PREVIEW 2015
Summer is here, so let’s get down to brass tacks about the beaches, pools, food, concerts, arts events, theater happenings and everything else that makes summer in Boston summer.
