They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay! Italian Comedy at UMass
Tonight at Rand Theater: They Don’t Pay, We Won’t Pay, a 1974 socialist play by Dario Fo, performed by 8 UMass actors. This is the review.
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Port of Entry: A Topical Start to Play by Play 2023
Port of Entry is a play by Talya Kingston, the first production in the six-play reading series in Northampton, MA, by upcoming playwrights.
‘Shorts and Briefs’ at Springfield College
Shorts and Briefs at Springfield College. A presentation of seven plays that were all around ten minutes long, a combination of all 7 different couples.
Lizzie at Ghost Light Theater: A True Rock Musical
Lizzie is the story behind the famous ax murders in Fall River Mass in 1892, the production by Ghost Light Theater tells the back story of what made Lizzie do, or not do, the deed.
Iolanthe Brings Back the Pomp of 1882 London
Iolanthe, a perennial favorite by Gilbert and Sullivan, is Valley Light Opera’s new production, Academy of Music in Northampton, in their 48th year.
Moonglow: Neary’s Latest at the Majestic
Moonglow, a play set in 1967 by Jack Neary, tells the story of Ray and two women who want his heart.
The Hatmaker’s Wife at UMass, a Bittersweet Comedy
The Hatmaker’s Wife by Lauren Yee tells a mystical story about a sad wife, a couple and a hatmaker who loses his hat.
‘Bright Star’ Shines Brightly in the Majestic Opener
Bright Star the season opener for the 26th season at the Majestic Theater in West Springfield, is a musical story set in 1945 with great old music.
Circle Mirror Transformation: Theater’s Best Topic: Acting
Circle Mirror Transformation: A review of Annie Baker’s play performed by Chester Theatre Company in August 2023, by critic Max Hartshorne.
The Light: The Best Local Show I’ve Ever Reviewed
Chester Theater’s production, The Light, knocks the ball far, far out of the park. A story of two lovers and the vast differences between them.
Grease at Ja’Duke, Rolling Back to the Good Old Days
Grease, the musical, at the Ja’Duke Center for the Performing Arts, a review of the play performed by local actors in Turners Falls.
The Making of a Great Moment: Chester Theater’s Funny Debut
The Making of a Great Moment, the first play of the summer season at Chester Theatre Company, Chester, Mass. A full review of the show directed by James Barry, written by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb.