Role with it: One 'Producers' actress, 10 parts, can you say 'quick change'? by Robert Nesti

Take Tory Ross, a 23-year-old actress who plays no fewer than 10 characters.

'Romantique' script not attuned to characters' drama by Terry Byrne

A lushly decorated set combined with the emotionally complex music of Frederic Chopin create an atmosphere of high drama on the American Repertory Theatre stage. So it's a disappointment whe…

Gloucester cast lifts one-act plays by Terry Byrne

The tragedies of Sept. 11 generate distinctly different responses from playwrights Israel Horovitz and Frank Pugliese.

S'wonderful for actor by Robert Nesti

Profile of Hershey Felder.

Right `Proportions': David Crane, Larry Coen mix styles into `Epic' comedy by Terry Byrne

Diva in sheep's clothing charms audience with warmth, talent by Robert Nesti

You may as well throw away your programs, advised soprano Audra McDonald at the onset of her concert last night at Sanders Theatre.

Hall is alive with the sound of Rodgers by Robert Nesti

The Boston Pops long have had a relationship with the music of Richard Rodgers, from premiering his songs in orchestral arrangements with Arthur Fiedler to the recent release of the Pops' al…

Goodman shines in second hand role by Vicki Sanders

It takes a sassy, strong-voiced woman to compete with the memory of Barbra Streisand's Fanny Brice, the title character in "Funny Girl." The Barrington Stage Company has such a spitfire in J…

An unCommon role: Actor Anthony Rapp takes on Shakespeare's `Henry V' by Robert Nesti

Horror parody is so sharp, it's `sCarrie' by Terry Byrne

Curtain up, light the lights: Backstage with "The Producers" Hub touring company by Robert Nesti

"Please, folks, you need to be looking at the exit lights," prods a smooth, unseen British voice, as a chorus line of old ladies with walkers tap-dances on the stage of the Colonial Theatre.…

What a tease! `Hairspray' coats New York stage with great music, humor and acting by Terry Byrne

`La Dispute' is loverly by Terry Byrne

'Macbeth' misses the mark by Terry Byrne

Tangled plot trips up Kuntz's `Jump Rope' in second half by Terry Byrne

Marlo Thomas jumps at chance to put `the system' on trial by Robert Nesti

Dee Hoty takes on challenge of red-hot `Mamma' role by Terry Byrne

Performances make 'Springtime' sparkle by Terry Byrne

Like a glass of bubbly champagne, the Huntington Theatre Company's "Springtime for Henry" tickles and teases, making no apologies for its insubstantial nature.

Dennehy makes long day's journey to honor Norton by Terry Bryne

Monday night will be a busman's holiday for actor Brian Dennehy.

Kuntz takes bite of Big Apple by Terry Bryrne

John Kuntz, Boston's favorite actor/playwright, is headed to New York. Kuntz, who won an award for Best Solo Show at last year's New York Fringe Festival, is returning to the city for an ext…

Staged version of `Footloose' is `Grease' without the Bacon

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Punchless drama: Cherry Jones, Swoosie Kurtz can't save `Imaginary Friends' by Terry Byrne

"Imaginary Friends"? Imaginary play is more like it.

The 'Importance' of being earnest partners by Terry Byrne

Getting theater companies to collaborate on a production, with all the artistic and financial decisions involved, is a complicated process. But for SpeakEasy Stage Company and the Sugan Thea…

Tapping into 'da funk: Dance sensation Savion Glover revels in making new `Noise' by Robert Nesti

Kate's take on Kate striking, but this is weak cup of `Tea' by Terry Byrne

Kate Mulgrew achieves a kind of alchemy with her performance in ``Tea at Five.''

Peachum of a role pleases Errico by Robert Nesti

When it comes to the new generation of Broadway's leading ladies, no one has captivated the critics more than Melissa Errico.

North Shore theater lands $1.5M gift

Thanks to an anonymous friend, the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly has $1.5 million to expand its educational, entertainment and musical development programs. The donation is the larges…

`Unknowns' has substance by Terry Byrne

Watching Ron Rifkin move across the stage is comfortably compelling.

`Broadway' puts artists' lives center stage by Robert Nesti

Interviews with "Back to Broadway" star James Barbour and director Joel Zwick.

Gloucester, Huntington set stages for season by Terry Byrne

World premieres by Terrence McNally and Jon Robin Baitz, respectively, highlight the Gloucester Stage Company's summer season and the Huntington Theatre Company's lineup for the fall through…

Opposites attract in uneven 'James' by Terry Byrne

With the world premiere of "Rapist James," presented by Next Stages, playwright Christopher Denham reveals a sharp eye for characters and a natural ear for the way couples speak, even when t…