“Legally Blonde The Musical” arrives in Boston a week before a Presidential election — smack dab in the middle of an economic downturn — just days before we turn the clocks back to begin the Hub’s version of perpetual darkness — and somehow the timing couldn’t be better. Sometimes, serious times call for a frivolous [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Sweet and Savory: Power Pop Master Cooks at The Paradise
October 28, 2008
A Monday night club gig poses a myriad of challenges for both artist and audience, so you know something magical has happened when the performance brilliantly conquers all. Matthew Sweet rolled into town with a crack touring band and a bus-load of fuzzy expectations. Here’s a guy who nearly scaled the pop music summit with [...]
Life On Mars: Retro Cops With a Dash Of Godot
October 23, 2008
Thursday night has always been my favorite night for TV. The weekend is close … but not close enough for a night out. I’m pretty much fried by the work week, but shifting into TGIF mode. I’m generally up for a little entertainment … as long as I don’t have to provide it. I want [...]
Wilbur Theatre: Vintage Jewel Box Learns To Rock
October 13, 2008
Boston’s Theatre District is rocking harder, and better than it has in years. The vintage Wilbur Theatre, built in 1914, is taking on a new life as a first rate concert venue. Tonight (October 13) TV on the Radio brings their experimental rock to the stage … over the weekend, Against Me paired up with [...]
