Review: GYPSY at Cape Cod Theatre Companyby Sue Mellen - May 9, 2023From vaudeville to burlesque, Cape Cod Theatre Company’s GYPSY takes audiences on a musical journey through the life of Gypsy Rose Lee. Experience the classic hits of this timeless musical and witness the transformation of a young Louise into the legendary Gypsy Rose Lee. Don't miss this powerful production featuring strong vocal performances and a standout portrayal of Mama Rose.
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at Falmouth Theatre Guildby Sue Mellen - May 8, 2023The Falmouth Theatre Guild's production of 'Something Rotten' is a riotous and energetic musical comedy that offers a hilarious peek into the Elizabethan era. From catchy musical numbers to unforgettable characters, you won't want to miss this Broadway-style performance.
Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Cotuit Center For The Artsby Sue Mellen - April 19, 2023What did our critic think of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Cotuit Center For The Arts? This is one of dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker Neil Simon's tongue-in-cheek looks at life in mid-century Manhattan. It's set in 1963, and focuses on Corie and Paul (Troy Davies), young Manhattanites who, at the outset, have been married for all of six days.
Feature: Renovations of Historic Academy Playhouseby Sue Mellen - April 19, 2023A current renovation project aims to extend the life of one of the Cape's historic theaters, the Academy Playhouse. It's an example of one of the ways theater companies up and down the Cape are working with town officials to ensure that theaters retain their historical integrity, while continuing to house the groups that make up the unique Cape theater world.
Feature: ARCHIBALD AVERY at Cape Rep Theatreby Sue Mellen - April 5, 2023It’s a common theme. A writer is stuck down a blind alley and can’t seem to pull from his grey matter the words that will get them out of that spot. All who have called themselves writers know just how deep you sometimes have to dig to make your prose (or poetry) sing. That’s the theme of a new musical by three young Cape Cod playwrights/rock musicians, Macklin, Paddo and Seamus Devine, who have literally set the writer’s quest to music.