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"Into the Woods" - James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim - Emerson Colonial Theatre (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

"Into the Woods" - James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim - Emerson Colonial Theatre (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: March 21, 2023 through April 2, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Wild Goose Dreams" By Hansol Jung - SpeakEasy Stage Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

"Wild Goose Dreams" By Hansol Jung - SpeakEasy Stage Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: March 17, 2023 through April 8, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Leading Ladies" - by Ken Ludwig - Square One Players (Shrewsbury, MA.) - REVIEW

"Leading Ladies" - by Ken Ludwig - Square One Players (Shrewsbury, MA.) - REVIEW

Production Dates: March 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"The Real Inspector Hound" - by Tom Stoppard - The Cannon Theatre (Devens, MA.) - REVIEW

"The Real Inspector Hound" - by Tom Stoppard - The Cannon Theatre (Devens, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: March 17, 2023 through April 2, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"K-I-S-S-I-N-G" - By Lenelle Moïse - Huntington Theatre Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

"K-I-S-S-I-N-G" - By Lenelle Moïse - Huntington Theatre Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: March 3, 2023 through April 2, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Outside Mullingar" by John Patrick Shanley - Pilgrim Soul Productions and Calliope Productions (Boylston, MA.) - REVIEW

"Outside Mullingar" by John Patrick Shanley - Pilgrim Soul Productions and Calliope Productions (Boylston, MA.) - REVIEW

Performance Dates: March 9, 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2023 at 7:30pm March 12 & 19, 2023 at 2:00pm

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"Boulevard of Bold Dreams" - LaDarrion Williams- Greater Boston Stage Company (Stoneham, MA.) - REVIEW

"Boulevard of Bold Dreams" - LaDarrion Williams- Greater Boston Stage Company (Stoneham, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: March 3, 2023 through March 19, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Man of La Mancha" - Wasserman, Leigh & Darion - Theatre at the Mount (Gardner, MA.) - REVIEW

"Man of La Mancha" - Wasserman, Leigh & Darion - Theatre at the Mount (Gardner, MA.) - REVIEW

Performance Dates: February 24, 25, March 3, 4, 2023 at 7:30pm March 5, 2023 at 2:00pm

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"The Girl on the Train" - Theatre Of Northeastern Connecticut, Inc. at the Bradley Playhouse (Putnam, CT) - REVIEW

"The Girl on the Train" - Theatre Of Northeastern Connecticut, Inc. at the Bradley Playhouse (Putnam, CT) - REVIEW

Performances: February 24, 25 & 26, 2023 March 3, 4 & 5, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"The Great Leap" By Lauren Yee - Lyric Stage Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

"The Great Leap" By Lauren Yee - Lyric Stage Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: February 24, 2023 through March 19, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"The Glass Menagerie" - Tennessee Williams - Majestic Theater (West Springfield, MA.)

"The Glass Menagerie" - Tennessee Williams - Majestic Theater (West Springfield, MA.)

Performance Dates: February 23, 2023 through April 2, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Alma" - by Benjamin Benne - Central Square Theater  (Cambridge, MA.)

"Alma" - by Benjamin Benne - Central Square Theater (Cambridge, MA.)

Performances: February 23, 2023 through March 26, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"K-I-S-S-I-N-G" - By Lenelle Moïse - Huntington Theatre Company (Boston, MA.)

"K-I-S-S-I-N-G" - By Lenelle Moïse - Huntington Theatre Company (Boston, MA.)

Performances: March 3, 2023 through April 2, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Wild Goose Dreams" By Hansol Jung - SpeakEasy Stage Company (Boston, MA.)

"Wild Goose Dreams" By Hansol Jung - SpeakEasy Stage Company (Boston, MA.)

Performances: March 17, 2023 through April 8, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"The Secret Garden" by Marsha Norman & Lucy Simon - Company Theatre (Norwell, MA.)

"The Secret Garden" by Marsha Norman & Lucy Simon - Company Theatre (Norwell, MA.)

Production Dates: March 17, 2023 through April 2 , 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"The Real Inspector Hound" - by Tom Stoppard - The Cannon Theatre (Devens, MA.)

"The Real Inspector Hound" - by Tom Stoppard - The Cannon Theatre (Devens, MA.)

Performances: March 17, 2023 through April 2, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Leading Ladies" - by Ken Ludwig - Square One Players (Shrewsbury, MA.)

"Leading Ladies" - by Ken Ludwig - Square One Players (Shrewsbury, MA.)

Production Dates: March 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Into the Woods" - James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim - Emerson Colonial Theatre (Boston, MA.)

"Into the Woods" - James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim - Emerson Colonial Theatre (Boston, MA.)

Performances: March 21, 2023 through April 2, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Mary Poppins" - Cameron Mackintosh - Theatre Group of Millis (Millis, MA.)

"Mary Poppins" - Cameron Mackintosh - Theatre Group of Millis (Millis, MA.)

Performances: March 24, 25, 31, 2023 and April 1, 2023 at 7:00pm

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"Hadestown" - by Anaïs Mitchell - Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts (Worcester, MA.)

"Hadestown" - by Anaïs Mitchell - Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts (Worcester, MA.)

Performances: March 28, 29 & 30, 2023 at 7:30pm March 31, 2023 at 8:00pm April 1, 2023 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm April 2, 2023 at 1:00pm

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"Jimmy Webb" - City Winery (Boston, MA.)

One Night Only! Thursday April 6, 2023 Doors open at 6:00pm Show at 8:00pm.

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"The Champions of Magic Tour" - Emerson Colonial Theatre (Boston, MA.)

Performances: May 5, 2023 and May 6, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"White Rabbit Red Rabbit" - Jakespeare Theatre Company (Marlborough, MA.)

Performances: March 3, 2023 through March 5, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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Theatre III of Acton Announces 2023-2024 Season (Acton, MA.)

Theatre III of Acton Announces 2023-2024 Season (Acton, MA.)

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"Just For Us" - By Alex Edelman - Emerson Colonial Theatre (Boston, MA.)

Performances: April 11, 2023 through April 23, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"The Mad Ones" - By Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk - Studio Theatre Worcester (Worcester, MA.) - AUDITIONS

"The Mad Ones" - By Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk - Studio Theatre Worcester (Worcester, MA.) - AUDITIONS

Audition Dates: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm

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"Spamalot" - by Eric Idle and John du Prez - Square One Players (Shrewsbury, MA.) - AUDITIONS

"Spamalot" - by Eric Idle and John du Prez - Square One Players (Shrewsbury, MA.) - AUDITIONS

Audition Dates: Monday, May 8, 2023 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm Callbacks: Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm

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A major difference between METR® and other standard print publications is that we try to cover one weekend performances which tend to be overlooked due to time/print restrictions. But if you have an event that is only one weekend and do still want a review, we will make ourselves available. Donations in lieu of stipends may be requested for any specialized event coverage. Contact us directly for details and to schedule.

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Since 2007 Kevin has been correspondent for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, the Record, Auburn Times Magazine and Community Newspapers. Since 2011 he has been a major contributor of theatre reviews for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Kevin has over 35 years of theatre experience as writer, actor, producer and director.

From 2005 to 2008 he served as adjunct theatre professor at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA. and has directed shows at Clark University, Bentley College and WPI. For 20 years he ran the theatre company “K & K Productions, Inc.” in Worcester, MA. For 12 years he directed the middle school musicals at West Boylston Middle High School. He has directed shows all over Massachusetts.

Also a published playwright, Kevin's extensive catalog of plays is available at either www.millboroughstories.com or at Amazon.com

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