Theater - Marblehead Current

19 Nov

MHS STAR: MHS theater technical director retires after decades of productions, mentoring

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Theater

Greg Dana’s connection to Marblehead High School theater stretches back to 1965, when, as a shy freshman, he was talked into auditioning for “Little Mary Sunshine.” He landed the role of a forest ranger — and never really left. Greg Dana has retired as MHS theater technical director. He’s been involved with the theater for more than 60 years. COURTESY PHOTO Aside from college and a two-year stint in the military, Dana remained a fixture in Marblehead theater for more than 60 years, working with…

18 Nov

HOLIDAY DANCE: MHS sophomore takes dancing skills to Boston for ‘Urban Nutcracker’

Saoirse StallingsLocal News, Press releases, Theater

Marblehead High School sophomore Gordon Andrews will perform in the “Urban Nutcracker” at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre in December. COURTESY PHOTO Marblehead High School sophomore Gordon Andrews is heading to Boston this holiday season to dance in the opening hip-hop sequence of Anthony Williams’ “Urban Nutcracker” at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre. This year marks the production’s 25th season. Andrews has spent more than a decade training at local studios, including Kids in Motion at the JCC, Marblehead Dance Company and Phunk Phenomenon in…

12 Nov

BROADWAY BOUND: North Shore Children’s Theater celebrates 15th year; looks for permanent home

Leigh BlanderArt, Entertainment, Theater, Top Stories

Cameron Ridgely, 9, may be a kid, but he has big dreams. Ridgely, of Marblehead, has performed in 19 — that’s right, 19 — productions with North Shore Children’s Theater. Cameron Ridgeley, Ayla Fox and Victoria Tran sit on the stage at the Veterans School while their fellow actors rehearse with the North Shore Children’s Theater. COURTESY PHOTOS / KIM PIVER Right now, he’s rehearsing for his roles as Zeke and a flying monkey in “The Wizard of Oz.” “I like singing and dancing and…

23 Sep

MLT’s Barnett receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Local News, Theater

Andrew L. Barnett, Marblehead Little Theatre’s facility manager and technical director, was honored last month with Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatre’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors individuals whose dedication has had a “profoundly significant impact” on their organization and the field of theater. The MLT Board of Directors nomination of Barnett noted “he has been the heart and soul of MLT for over three decades,” a timeline that began with his sons’ involvement in theater. Andrew Barnett, facility manager and technical director…

01 Sep

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Entertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Theater

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Me&Thee welcomes back folk starsFriday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m.Me&Thee Music opens its 56th season with two stars of the folk universe: Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers together on stage at 28 Mugford St. They have been singing and playing their dulcimers and guitars together for decades. Schmidt and Rogers have recorded dozens of albums and have appeared on most of the…

30 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Beyond the Arts Festival edition

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Recreation, Theater

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Cardboard creationsThursday, July 3, 2-4 p.m. Join Willie Shaker Gallery and MacRae’s for this cardboard workshop. Design and make creatures to wear and parade (just in time for the Horribles Parade, see below). All ages are welcome. Workshop location is MacRae’s, 108 Washington St. $30. Red Sky NightThursday, July 3, 6-10 p.m. Pleon Yacht Club is hosting its annual Red Sky…

28 Apr

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Entertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Theater

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Celebrate Community ChampionsThursday, May 1, doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. Join the Marblehead Counseling Center at The Beacon Restaurant to celebrate community spirit, as the MCC recognizes the hard work and generous contributions of local business leaders, coaches, volunteers, friends and neighbors. The MCC will announce its first Amy Saltz Community Champion, Anne Tassel-Todisco of Marblehead.…

20 Feb

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Theater, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. ‘Little Women: The Broadway Musical’Friday, Feb. 21- Sunday, Feb. 23 Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Marblehead Little Theatre presents the Broadway version, which debuted 20 years ago. For more info and tickets, visit mltlive.org. The Dirty FloorboardsSaturday, Feb. 22, 8:30 p.m. Come to The Beacon Restaurant, 123…

15 Oct

Local director stages spooky performance at Lee Mansion

Leigh BlanderArt, Local News, Theater

Do you love a scary story? Then you won’t want to miss “Haunted, An Evening of Ghost Stories in the Dark” at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion later this month.Local director Peyton Pugmire, known for his biannual presentation of “A Christmas Carol” (which is off this year) at the Lee Mansion, decided to put on a Halloween-themed show this season. “I love ghosts; I love spooky things,” Pugmire told the Current. “The mansion is a perfect setting to explore the supernatural.” Pugmire explained the performance as…

23 Sep

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Local History, Nonprofit corner, Recreation, Theater, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and community awards celebrationThursday, Sept. 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce announces their 72nd annual meeting and 2024 community awards celebration. The event will be held at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead. $65 per person. Join the Chamber to honor the 2024 award recipients – Dave Rodgers, The Harbor Light Inn, Teresa Collins,…