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Jan Nargi

Jan Nargi is owner and creative director of JMN Publications, a marketing and public relations firm based in Boston, Mass. She provides consultation, communications, and writing services to clients in the health care, entertainment, financial, retail, manufacturing, non-profit, and sports industries. As a freelance writer, Jan has had hundreds of articles published in business and high-tech magazines. Theatrically, she has reviewed, written, directed, acted, produced, sung, danced, managed publicity, pounded nails, and designed lighting and sets. Jan has even acted in the occasional B-movie, playing a zombie, a psycho shrink, and a clueless news reporter. You may visit her on the web at www.jmnpublications.com.






A Chorus Line: A Carbon Copy in the Digital Age
September 24, 2008

The national tour currently at the Boston Opera House is a by-the-numbers recreation with all the moves but none of the essence to make it sing for a new generation

Photo Coverage: Donna McKechnie in 'No, No, Nanette'
August 12, 2008

The Reagle Players in Waltham, Mass. brings its 40th anniversary season to a close this week with the Roaring '20s musical 'No, No, Nanette' starring Donna McKechnie as Lucille.

Donna McKechnie: One Singular Sensation
August 6, 2008

The Tony Award-winning actress who will forever be remembered for her breathtaking performance as the original Cassie in 'A Chorus Line' shares her views on her life, her continuing career, and her triumph over a debilitating illness that ironically gave her a second chance at happiness

Humor Is Front and Center in "The Understudy"
August 4, 2008

Theresa Rebeck's scathing new play that mixes comedy with Kafka receives its world premiere in an excellent production at the Williamstown Theatre Festival

"Going to St. Ives" Puts Two Women in a World of Pain
August 2, 2008

Lee Blessing's taut twist of fate between two women and two worlds tears at the fabric of guilt, responsibility, right and wrong in a riveting production starring Lindsay Crouse and Jacqui Parker at Massachusetts' Gloucester Stage

Bye Bye Birdie: Thanks for the Memories
July 22, 2008

Despite a few stumbles, North Shore Music Theatre's trip back to the '50s shakes, rattles and rolls in nostalgic good humor

Optimism Doesn’t Grow Old with "Annie"
July 20, 2008

Reagle Players of Waltham, Mass., present a sparkling 'Annie' with the help of jovial direction, a strong cast, and an inspired performance by Sally Struthers as Miss Hannigan

It’s Almost Like Being Alive: "Judy Garland in Concert"
July 7, 2008

Exciting multi-media tribute combining photos, interviews, concert footage and the Boston Pops brings Judy Garland back to life, divinely singing her greatest songs

Howard Enlivens New Rep’s "According to Tip"
June 29, 2008

Broadway, TV and film star Ken Howard brings Dick Flavin's homage to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tip O'Neill to glowing life in a one-man play receiving its world premiere at the New Rep in Watertown, Mass.

Bringing "Tip" to Life: According to Dick and Ken
June 25, 2008

The New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass., is staging the world premiere of 'According to Tip,' a one-man play featuring stage and screen star Ken Howard as the inimitable, sometimes irascible, but always indefatigable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. 'Tip' O'Neill. Written by long-time Boston political pundit Dick Flavin, 'According to Tip' marks the 50-year career, and the world history it spanned, of one of the most colorful and effective political figures of the 20th century.

Westport Throws a "Hot ’n’ Cole" Party
June 21, 2008

De-Lovely words and music of one of America's greatest composers are celebrated in an entertaining if somewhat meandering musical revue at the Westport Country Playhouse

Stokes: In Tune with the Boston Pops
June 18, 2008

Brian Stokes Mitchell once again enchants Boston with his tried and true solo concert backed by Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops

Boston Pops: "A Little Night Music" in Concert
June 16, 2008

Christine Ebersole leads an exquisite cast, backed by the Boston Pops Orchestra, in bringing a stellar concert version of Stephen Sondheim's most romantic musical to Symphony Hall

Dukakis Rails Against Death in Hartford’s "Milk Train"
June 14, 2008

Director Michael Wilson and the Hartford Stage bring their 10-year Williams marathon to an end with a stunning portrayal of a dynamic heroine by one of Broadway's consummate actresses

Martin Goes Out in Style with "She Loves Me"
May 28, 2008

Final show in Artistic Director Nicholas Martin's eight-year reign at The Huntington plays up the jaunty style but sacrifices the sentimental substance of Bock and Harnick's musical gem

"The Porch" Takes Life Easy
May 24, 2008

Jack Neary's slice of life comedy about a quintet of quirky seniors brings a friendly, familiar feel to the Stoneham Theatre

"The Producers" Still Flaunts It
May 22, 2008

NSMT says 'we can do it' in the round as 'The Producers' opens the theater's 53rd season in Beverly, Mass.

Boston Pops Pays Tribute to Bernstein
May 16, 2008

Boston Conservatory Musical Theater students join the Boston Pops in celebrating Bernstein on Broadway as 123rd season opens at Symphony Hall



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