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Fun Home

November 19, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Young Alison in Fun Home Huntington

Musical (2013)
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the graphic novel Fun Home (2006) by Alison Bechdel
Huntington Theatre Company
Huntington Theatre
Symphony Hall area, Boston
November 14 – December 14, 2025

A lively and excellently produced version of the musical based on the graphic autobiographical novel by Alison Bechtel, a lesbian artist who had a complicated upbringing.

Lizard Boy

October 26, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Lizard Boy Cast

Musical (2015)
Book, Music and Lyrics by
Justin Huertas
Speakeasy Stage Company
Boston Center for the Arts
South End, Boston
October 24 – November 22, 2025

A three person sci-fi cum psychology-of-the-self musical about a boy who turns green from exposure to a dragon’s blood, develops superpowers, but is still desperate for ordinary human love.

High Society: The Cole Porter Musical Comedy

August 2, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Robyn Hurder Max Clayton and Cast

Musical (1997)
Music and lyrics by Cole Porter
Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit, ME
July 24 – August 23, 2025

A superb production of the madcap musical about an abandoned marriage, a new wedding, and re-discovered love.

The Wizard of Oz

July 9, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Cast

Musical (1987)
Based upon the film The Wizard of Oz (1939)
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
North Shore Music Theater
Beverly, MA
July 8-20, 2025

A lively version of the 1987 musical, closely adapted from the celebrated 1939 film.

Hello, Dolly!

May 21, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Hello Dolly poster

Musical (1964)
Music and lyrics by by Jerry Herman
Book by Michael Stewart
Lyric Stage Company of Boston
Copley Square area, Boston
May 16 – June 22, 2025

An excellent production of the Broadway classic about the eponymous powerhouse who knows how to get things done.

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