The Theater Mirror

The Hive Theatre Company Takes Chances with Early-Career Artists: “Young People Are Worth It”

Posted on October 28, 2025April 27, 2026 by Julie-Anne Whitney

By Julie-Anne Whitney Theater Mirror reviewer Julie-Anne Whitney sat down with Margaret McFadden, Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Boston’s newest theater company, The Hive, to discuss their inaugural season, the importance of creating opportunities for early-career artists, and the value of theatrical experiences for young people. Celebrating its inaugural season with Sarah Delappe’s The…

“Tick, Tick…Boom” Delivers a Dynamic Exploration of Love, Loss and Adulthood

Posted on October 28, 2025April 10, 2026 by Michele Markarian

“Tick, Tick…Boom”. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson. Directed and Choreographed by Ilyse Robbins. Lighting Design by Ben Rush; Sound Design by Alex BergScenic Designer by Erik D. Diaz. Music Direction by Jordan Oczkowski. Presented by The Umbrella Stage Company, 40 Stow Street, Concord, through November 23. By Michele Markarian The world of childhood…

NSMT’s ‘The Cher Show’ Showcases Bob Mackie’s Costumes and the Woman Who Made Them Famous

Posted on October 25, 2025April 10, 2026 by Shelley Sackett

‘The Cher Show’ — Book by Rick Elice. Original Broadway Production by Flody Suarez, Jeffrey Seller and Cher. Original Cher Costumes by Bob Mackie. Directed by Kevin P. Hill. Presented by North Shore Music Theatre, 54 Dunham Road, Beverly, through Nov. 2. By Shelley A. Sackett The Cher Show has a lot to offer those…

ASP’s ‘Macbeth’ Is a Muddled Mashup of Time, Place and Tone

Posted on October 23, 2025April 10, 2026 by Shelley Sackett

‘Macbeth’ — Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Christopher V. Edwards. Presented by Actors’ Shakespeare Project at Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown through October 26. By Shelley A. Sackett Ten minutes into ASP’s production of Macbeth, my friend leaned over and whispered, “I thought we were seeing Macbeth.” He wasn’t being a smart aleck;…