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‘This Is Our Youth’ A Riveting Portrayal of 80’s Slackers – 4.5 stars
"This Is Our Youth". Written by Kenneth Lonergan; directed by Lewis D. Wheeler; presented by the Gloucester Stage Company at 267 E
Les Miserables at the Reagle Music Theatre – 5 stars
Les Miserables has been an incredibly popular musical since it was created in the 1980's, made even more so by the recent release
Cavalia’s Odysseo – 5 stars
Review by Revonda Mehovic
Cavalia's Odysseo, originally conceived of by Artistic Director, Normand Latourelle. Directed by Wayne
Events INSIDER: Aug 12-20, 2013
Giveaways & Features
Win: Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
This is one of the true true independ
Events INSIDER: August 5-13, 2013
Giveaways & Features
Win: LES MISERABLES at Reagle Music Theatre
This version of the popular musical is
‘Psycho Beach Party’ Delivers Outrageously Demented Fun (4 stars)
"Psycho Beach Party" Written by Charles Busch; Directed by Barbara DiGirolamo and Mikey DiLoreto; Choreography by Kiki Samko; Pres
Events INSIDER: July 29 – Aug 6, 2013
Giveaways
Win: Paramore at DCU Center
The GRAMMY Award-nominated rock band hits the DCU Center in November,
‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ an Entertaining Take on Women and Fashion (3.5 stars)
"Love, Loss, and What I Wore" Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman; Developed by Nora and Delia Ephron; Directed by Paula Plum. Pr
Events INSIDER: July 22-30, 2013
Johnny's Picks
Puerto Rican Festival
This Puerto Rican Festival features a parade, various performances and
North Shore Music Theater Sends ‘Oz’ Over the Rainbow (4.5 stars)
"The Wizard Of Oz" adapted by Frank Gabrielson from the 1939 MGM film screenplay based on the novel by L. Frank Baum. Music by Har
The Two Gentlemen of Verona: 4.5 Stars
As I approached the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's Free presentation of the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona, I was surprise
Paper City Phoenix – 4 stars
Review by Claudia A. Fox Tree
When the answer to "Am I popular?" is "Are you getting a lot of comments?" then you know this is
Events INSIDER: July 15-23, 2013
Johnny's Picks
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
Also not to be missed is this beach festival I've bee
Events INSIDER: July 8-16, 2013
Giveaways & Features
Win: 2 Water Park Days w/ Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton has a hotel in Danvers with
Events INSIDER: July 1-9, 2013
Giveaways & Features
Win: Tickets to Bon Jovi's tour Because We Can
I'm giving away a pair of tickets t
Gloucester Stage Company Delivers Powerful ‘Spring Awakening’ (4.5 stars)
'Spring Awakening' Created by Steven Sater (Book and Lyrics) and Duncan Sheik (Music and Orchestrations); Directed by Eric C. Enge
Events INSIDER: June 24-July 4, 2013
Johnny's Picks
Cambridge City Dance Party
This is one event you cannot miss. I've been twice, since it's on
Happy Medium Delivers Clever ‘Black Comedy’ (Four Stars)
"Black Comedy" Written by Peter Shaffer; Directed by Lizette M. Morris; Costume Designer: Erica Desautels. Presented by Happy Medi
Chicago, 4.5 stars
Review by Claudia A. Fox Tree
Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly both want to be the leading actress in Chicago's headlines and, when they
Events INSIDER: June 17-25, 2013
Giveaways & Features
Win: Pooch-A-Palooza Festival
Pooch-A-Palooza is where all the cool dawgs are! B
‘The Sound of Music’ Resonates with Deep Human Themes (5 stars)
by Johnny Monsarrat
It felt like 60 seconds into the Sound of Music when I started to hold back tears of joy, and from the snif
Events INSIDER: June 10-18, 2013
Giveaways & Features
Win: Chicago
This 'killer' Tony and Oscar-winning musical follows two merry murder
‘Rapture, Blister, Burn’ Funny and Profound (4.5 Stars)
"Rapture, Blister, Burn" Written by Gina Gionfriddo; Directed by Peter DuBois; Scenic Design by Alexander Dodge; Costumes by Mimi
Events INSIDER: June 3-11, 2013
Giveaways & Features
Win: Sound of Music
The Sound of Music is an all time favorite. This version has b
Titillating but not Uncomfortable: it’s SPANK: The Fifty Shades of Grey Parody
SPANK: The Fifty Shades of Grey Parody plays at the Wilbur Theatre, May 30 to June 1, 2013. I spoke with cast member Michelle Vezi