REVIEW: “The Notebook: The Musical” at The Bushnell

by Suzanne Wells, Special to Berkshire on Stage The Bushnell presents “The Notebook The Musical” by Bekah Brunstetter, music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. A trio of heartfelt and poignant tales—of young love, mature love, and enduring love—are beautifully woven together and brought…

REVIEW: “Carousel” at Barrington Stage Company

Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, June 2009 The title of Carousel makes you think of color, music, movement, and summer carefree afternoons, but behind that mask lies a tragic tale of lives wasted and ruined. A hopeful, if not happy ending, has been appended, but we have no guarantee that any of…