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"Assassins" - Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman - Lyric Stage Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

"Assassins" - Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman - Lyric Stage Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: September 17, 2023 through October 15, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"POTUS" - by Selina Fillinger - SpeakEasy Stage Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

"POTUS" - by Selina Fillinger - SpeakEasy Stage Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: September 15, 2023 through October 15, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Taming of the Shrew" - by William Shakespeare - Actors' Shakespeare Project (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

"Taming of the Shrew" - by William Shakespeare - Actors' Shakespeare Project (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: September 15, 2023 through October 1, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"School of Rock - the Musical!" - by Andrew Lloyd Webber - Sterling Community Theatre (Sterling, MA.) - REVIEW

"School of Rock - the Musical!" - by Andrew Lloyd Webber - Sterling Community Theatre (Sterling, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: September 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Diaspora!" - By Phaedra Michelle Scott - New Repertory Theatre (Watertown, MA.) - REVIEW

"Diaspora!" - By Phaedra Michelle Scott - New Repertory Theatre (Watertown, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: September 13, 2023 to October 15, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Prayer for the French Republic - by Joshua Harmon - Huntington Theatre Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

"Prayer for the French Republic - by Joshua Harmon - Huntington Theatre Company (Boston, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: September 7, 2023 through October 8, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"A Raisin in the Sun" - By Lorraine Hansberry - New Repertory Theatre (Watertown, MA.) - REVIEW

"A Raisin in the Sun" - By Lorraine Hansberry - New Repertory Theatre (Watertown, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: September 6, 2023 to October 1, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern" - by John Minigan - Gloucester Stage Company (Gloucester, MA.) - REVIEW

"Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern" - by John Minigan - Gloucester Stage Company (Gloucester, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: September 1, 2023 through September 24, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"The Translator" - by Mary Darling - Museful Intent (Putnam, CT.) - REVIEW

"The Translator" - by Mary Darling - Museful Intent (Putnam, CT.) - REVIEW

Performances: August 25, 2023 through August 27, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Escape to Margaritaville" the Jimmy Buffett musical - North Shore Music Theatre (Beverly, MA.) - REVIEW

"Escape to Margaritaville" the Jimmy Buffett musical - North Shore Music Theatre (Beverly, MA.) - REVIEW

Performances: August 15, 2023 to August 27, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern" - by John Minigan - Gloucester Stage Company (Gloucester, MA.)

"Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern" - by John Minigan - Gloucester Stage Company (Gloucester, MA.)

Performances: September 1, 2023 through September 24, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"A Raisin in the Sun" - By Lorraine Hansberry - New Repertory Theatre (Watertown, MA.)

"A Raisin in the Sun" - By Lorraine Hansberry - New Repertory Theatre (Watertown, MA.)

Performances: September 6, 2023 to October 1, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes - Part 2" - Central Square Theater (Cambridge, MA.)

"Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes - Part 2" - Central Square Theater (Cambridge, MA.)

Performances: September 7, 2023 through October 8, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Prayer for the French Republic - by Joshua Harmon - Huntington Theatre Company (Boston, MA.)

"Prayer for the French Republic - by Joshua Harmon - Huntington Theatre Company (Boston, MA.)

Performances: September 7, 2023 through October 8, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Bright Star" by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell - Majestic Theater (West Springfield, MA.)

"Bright Star" by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell - Majestic Theater (West Springfield, MA.)

Performances: September 7, 2023 through October 15, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Ripcord" - by David Lindsay-Abaire - Burlington Players (Burlington, MA.)

"Ripcord" - by David Lindsay-Abaire - Burlington Players (Burlington, MA.)

Performances: September 8, 2023 through September 23, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"The Half-God of Rainfall - by Inua Ellams - American Repertory Theater (Cambridge, MA.)

"The Half-God of Rainfall - by Inua Ellams - American Repertory Theater (Cambridge, MA.)

Performances: September 8, 2023 through September 24, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Diaspora!" - By Phaedra Michelle Scott - New Repertory Theatre (Watertown, MA.)

"Diaspora!" - By Phaedra Michelle Scott - New Repertory Theatre (Watertown, MA.)

Performances: September 13, 2023 to October 15, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Madama Butterfy" - by Giacomo Puccini - Boston Lyric Opera (Boston, MA.)

"Madama Butterfy" - by Giacomo Puccini - Boston Lyric Opera (Boston, MA.)

Performances: September 14, 2023 through September 24, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Guys and Dolls" - Abe Burrows, Jo Swerling & Frank Loesser - Downtown Cabaret Theatre (Bridgeport, CT.)

"Guys and Dolls" - Abe Burrows, Jo Swerling & Frank Loesser - Downtown Cabaret Theatre (Bridgeport, CT.)

Performances: September 15, 2023 through October 14 , 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"School of Rock - the Musical!" - by Andrew Lloyd Webber - Sterling Community Theatre (Sterling, MA.)

"School of Rock - the Musical!" - by Andrew Lloyd Webber - Sterling Community Theatre (Sterling, MA.)

Performances: September 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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"Taming of the Shrew" - by William Shakespeare - Actors' Shakespeare Project (Boston, MA.)

"Taming of the Shrew" - by William Shakespeare - Actors' Shakespeare Project (Boston, MA.)

Performances: September 15, 2023 through October 1, 2023 (Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

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City Winery to host "A Tribute to Robbie Robertson" with special guest performances (Boston, MA.)

Performance Date: October 10, 2023 Doors open at 5:30pm. Event begins at 7:30pm.

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Jonathan Coulton performs at the City Winery (Boston, MA.)

One Night Only! October 2, 2023 Doors open at 5:30pm. Event begins at 7:30pm

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"Mulan" - Image China - Boch Center Wang Theatre (Boston, MA.)

Performances: September 23, 2023 at 7:30pm September 24, 2023 at 1:30pm

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"Torch Song" - by Harvey Fierstein - Easthampton Theatre Company (Easthampton, MA.) - AUDITIONS

"Torch Song" - by Harvey Fierstein - Easthampton Theatre Company (Easthampton, MA.) - AUDITIONS

Audition Dates: September 19 & 20, 2023 at 6:00pm Callbacks September 27, 2023 at 6:00pm

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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 
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