Posted in Music on Oct 30th, 2008 No Comments »
These rockers from Lawrence, Mass., will play Worcester’s Palladium Nov. 14 with giants like Hinder, Trapt and Rev Theory.
They’re latest single, 4 a.m., has been getting some local airplay and rave reviews. Check it out on their Myspace page.
Tickets cost $25. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more click here.
Posted in Theater on Oct 30th, 2008 No Comments »
Last night I attended press night for “Legally Blonde The Musical” at the Opera House in Boston, Mass.
I have to say, this was one of the best musicals I have seen in a while.
First, let me say, I loved the movie. If you didn’t, the musical may not be for you.
However, if you are among the millions who adored Reese Witherspoon’s turn as Elle Woods — a blonde with the ambition of winning back her … continued »
Posted in Television on Oct 7th, 2008 No Comments »
Can you go shoulder to shoulder with Gordon Ramsay? Producers for the hit Fox show “Hell’s Kitchen” are looking for a few good chefs, in their first-ever New England casting call Sunday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Boston’s Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza. Although the casting call is in Boston, it is the only opportunity within the New England area for anyone interested in auditioning for the show — so … continued »
Posted in Music on Oct 6th, 2008 No Comments »
Mike Gordon plays the historic Portsmouth Music Hall in on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 at 8 p.m.
Gordon took 2007 off from touring and dedicated his time to writing his new album, “The Green Sparrow,” an assimilation of free-form rock & roll, calypso, pop and funk.
The album includes guest appearances from Gordon’s Phish band mates Trey Anastasio and Page McConnell, as well as Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones), Ivan Neville and horn players … continued »
Posted in Theater on Oct 6th, 2008 No Comments »
Icelandic film and stage actor Stefán Karl, best known for playing the character Robbie Rotten on the Nickelodeon television show “LazyTown,” will play the role of The Grinch in the Boston debut of “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas.”
The musical comes to the Citi Performing Arts Center’s Wang Theatre for 66 performances from, Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 28.
A complete performance schedule is available at www.citicenter.org.
Finding out what the Merrimack Valley does for fun has been a mission of Rosemary Ford's since she became a full-time Arts and Entertainment reporter at The Eagle-Tribune in 1998. (more)