Theatre Review: “Legally Blonde The Musical” by MusicalFare at Shea’s 710 Theatre

MusicalFare 710 LEGALLY BLONDE - Gretchen Didio (center) with the Muses. Photo by Jake Grear MusicalFare’s high energy production of “Legally Blonde The Musical” is one that cannot be missed. From the opening notes, to the final bows, this cast brings the wonderful comedic energy needed to tell this tale of love and motivation.  “Legally … Continue reading Theatre Review: “Legally Blonde The Musical” by MusicalFare at Shea’s 710 Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘West Side Story’ at MusicalFare Theatre

“West Side Story” is about as timeless as a musical can get. A romantic score with classic songs, dreamy ballet sequences and a story about star-crossed lovers and their warring families. When you start stripping away some of the more traditional theatrical elements of the musical, like a bare-bones set and smaller orchestra, it forces … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘West Side Story’ at MusicalFare Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘First Date’ at MusicalFare Theatre

I’ll jump right into it: the world of the modern musical is CRAZY. It’s not easy to compete with “Hamilton,” or “Dear Evan Hansen,” or even “Hadestown.” When “First Date” appeared on the scene in 2013, it had to fight with new shows like “Beautiful” and “Bridges of Madison County” as well as shows that … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘First Date’ at MusicalFare Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘Fun Home’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre

If you want to quickly check this review to see if you should see “Fun Home” presented by Musicalfare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre, the answer is not only should you…you MUST. . . .[a] must-see production. . . Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron adapted Alison Bechdel’s autobiographical graphic novel to create “Fun Home.” The … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Fun Home’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre

Some nights are worth re-living again and again. Like December 4, 1956, the night four on-their-way-to-being-musical legends came together to make some music in the Sun Music recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Yes, you’re a witness to history, because this is the night Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins jammed at … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre

Theatre Review: Ken Ludwig’s ‘Baskerville’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre

Who says a time-honored literary work has to be a serious drama on stage? No one. Ever. Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville”  A Sherlock Holmes (Comic) Mystery , produced by MusicalFare, is onstage now at Shea’s 710 Theatre and it’s a flat out hoot. You know you’re in for a treat when two performances are added to … Continue reading Theatre Review: Ken Ludwig’s ‘Baskerville’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre