Curtain up! Hub stages rev up for theater boom by Robert Nesti

The local performing arts scene is about to get an extreme makeover. In the next 18 months, eight new theaters with more than 4,000 seats will open in Greater Boston.

Five minutes with: Darren Holden of `Movin' Out' by Dean Johnson

The 'Butler' dud it by Terry Byrne

'Dark' actress' digs were fit for a queen by Raakhee P. Mirchandani

Victoria Arbiter used to live in a Kensington Palace flat, with a view of London's luscious Kensington Gardens. Her father, Dickie Arbiter, was press secretary to Queen Elizabeth.

'121st Street' playwright gives voice to the least and the lost by Terry Byrne

Mom, son consider themselves at home with 'Oliver!' by Robert Nesti

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.

This 'Fox' not so swift by Terry Byrne

Modern woman choreographs a modern story-driven ballet by Terry Byrne

There is a ferocity about Twyla Tharp. One glance from her bright brown eyes and it's clear this woman does not suffer fools gladly.
Why should she?

Billy Joel: In search of 'that happy ending' by Larry Katz

Line up for Broadway (here)

Broadway in Boston announced its fall preview package for the 2004-05 season, which includes Disney's ``The Lion King'' at the Opera House (July), The Abbey Theatre of Ireland's production o…

Lockhart, Williams, Garfunkel and Pops

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Vanessa Williams and Kristin Chenoweth represent the Broadway guest stars this season, and pop acts include Michael McDonald and Natalie MacMaster.

'He ain't that different from us': Brian Dennehy digs for the universal in O'Neill's tormented 'Hughie' by Terry Byrne

Stoltz relishes career that's crazy like a `Fox' by Robert Nesti

Richard Dreyfuss plays a king con in Broadway-bound 'Sly Fox' by Terry Byrne

"Sly Fox," says award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss, "is literally spit-your-milk-up funny."
And for an actor who wants an opportunity to make people laugh, "it's a blessing," he says.

Shakespeare's 'Wives' has rarely been this merry by Terry Byrne

Veteran stars' fave - bar nun by Dana Bisbee

'Nunsense' godsend for older actresses by Dana Bisbee

'5 Years' creator Brown finds success a matter of timing by Robert Nesti

"If you look at what is successful on Broadway - 'The Producers,' 'Hairspray' and 'Avenue Q' - they're not interesting shows musically," Brown said. "One of the important things to note abou…

As fashion maven Vreeland, star of `Full' wears it well by Robert Nesti

African-American fest offers reasons to 'Sing' by Terry Byrne

Actress gives 'larger-than-life' character free rein in 'Gallop' by Terry Byrne

"Playing Diana Vreeland gives me confidence," says Annette Miller.

Brilliantly bizarre `Urinetown' flushes with success by Terry Byrne

'Threepenny Opera' v. 'Urinetown: The Musical' by Robert Nesti

Professional bad guys: Johnson returns to dark side as 'Threepenny' villian by Robert Nesti