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, a perennial favorite by Gilbert and Sullivan, is Valley Light Opera’s new production, Academy of Music in Northampton, in their 48th year.
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 by Lauren Yee tells a mystical story about a sad wife, a couple and a hatmaker who loses his hat.
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: A review of Annie Baker’s play performed by Chester Theatre Company in August 2023, by critic Max Hartshorne.
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, 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, 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.
The Cake, about a hot button topic–making wedding cakes for same-sex couples in North Carolina. A full review of Silverthorne Theater’s latest show at Hampshire College.
God of Carnage, the debut performance at the new CityStage Blue Room by Easthampton Theater Company.
Into the Woods, a production by UMass Theater, here is my review of this interesting play about fables and walking in the woods.