Monday, May 25, 2015

Let the sun sh- Oh, never mind

"Hair," expected at the Shubert Theatre Jan. 20-Feb. 1, has been canceled because the national tour is not going on the road.

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Why the Dickens do they come back? by Terry Byrne

Meet three local actors who return to portray Dickens' beloved characters year after year.

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A big hand for the 'Lady:' Elisabeth Waterston strikes out on her own with ART role by Robert Nesti

Elisabeth Waterston has a famous last name, but this year she is making a name for herself.

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'Guitar' makes perfect musical for writer By Terry Byrne

"This movie is a wacked-out western," says Nicholas Van Hoogstraten, book writer and originator of the idea of turning the 1954 film "Johnny Guitar" into a musical.

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'Bath' paints intriguing picture of artistic mind By Terry Byrne

A time-traveling melodrama offers a refreshing change-up for playwright Israel Horovitz.

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Theater notes By Terry Byrne

A marathon on stage

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Director scripts Williamstown's season By Terry Byrne

Williamstown Theatre Festival's new artistic director Roger Rees says choosing a season for the venerable company is akin to "balancing marbles on the edge of a book. You get one piece in pl…

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Broadway star's 'Still Here,' 30 years on By Terry Byrne

Somehow, seeing "A Chorus Line" star Donna McKechnie sing "I'm Still Here," the show-stopper from "Follies," doesn't seem right.

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Hearing voices? Must be Johnson By Terry Byrne

Johnson's skill is undeniable, but it's his love of his creations and his joy in performing that make "The Two an Only" an evening not to be missed.

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Score one for `Memphis': Bon Jovi keyboardist adds rock touches to DJ musical by Terry Byrne

Inside a rehearsal room adjacent to the North Shore Music Theatre, young actors run through their lines, another group works on some dance moves and a third chats with director Gabriel Barre…

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'Pacific' makes waves again on North Shore by Robert Nesti

"It would probably be a lot better if 'Pacific Overtures' were done totally in Japanese," wrote Kevin Kelly in the Boston Globe when the Stephen Sondheim musical opened in Boston 27 years ag…

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New Rep's 'Girl's War' mirrors Czech actress' story by Terry Byrne

The possibility of an actress being cast in a starring role after a playwright sees her across a crowded room sounds like something out of Hollywood legend.
But that's what happened to Katarina Morhacova, who opens in the world premiere of "A Girl's War" at the New Repertory Theatre tonight.

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Dennehy able to show range on 'Demand' by Terry Byrne

Brian Dennehy offers a taste of his acting range with an unusual pair of one-acts at Trinity Repertory Company.

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards