MMAS Reviews

The Mass Arts Center Reviews

2022

Sept. 26, 2022: Tony Annicone: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

June 3, 2022: Tony Annicone: Blithe Spirit

April 24, 2022: Tony’s Corner: Freaky Friday: “A charming, uplifting and comic musical that resonates with people of all ages”

2019

Oct 31, 2019: Stage review: ‘Boeing Boeing’ soars in Mansfield

Sep 12, 2019: Stage review: MMAS kicks off season compellingly with ‘Crimes of the Heart’

Jun 13, 2019: Stage review: ‘Boys in the Band’ makes a poignant, timely stop in Mansfield

Mar 13, 2019: Stage review: MMAS’s gender-flipped ‘Odd Couple’ a wild, funny ride in Mansfield

Jan 23, 2019: Stage review: MMAS presents uproarious Shakespeare in two shakes

2018

Sep 12, 2018: Stage review: In Mansfield, MMAS spotlights the ‘other woman’ in ‘Mistress Cycle’

Jun 14, 2018: Stage Review: MMAS soars with ‘The Boys Next Door’ in Mansfield

Apr 25, 2018: Stage review: MMAS in Mansfield resurrects ‘Hair’ in all its glory

Mar 12, 2018: Stage review: ‘Tempest’ is magically entertaining in Mansfield

Jan 26, 2018: Stage review: MMAS delivers powerful ‘Of Mice and Men’ in Mansfield

2017

Sep 14, 2017: Stage review: MMAS opens season hilariously with ‘Out of Order’

May 3, 2017: STAGE REVIEW: In Mansfield, MMAS uproariously sends up trailer park life

Feb 2, 2017: MALM: The reviews are glowing for ‘Our Town’

2016

Sep 15, 2016: Stage review: ‘Miracle Worker’ opens MMAS season in inspiring fashion

Apr 21, 2016: Stage review: ‘Women’ rule at MMAS in Mansfield

2015

Oct 29, 2015: Stage review: MMAS puts fresh spin on ‘Godspell’ in Mansfield

Sep 17, 2015: Stage review: MMAS opens with moving ‘Magnolias’

Jun 28, 2015: REVIEW: MMAS’ ‘1776’ a patriotic romp in Foxboro

2014

Sep 17, 2014: Review: Captivating ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ opens MMAS season in Mansfield

Jun 12, 2014: Theater review: Women shine in MMAS’s ‘Nine’

Apr 4, 2012: Review: Hitchcock meets Python, brilliantly | Now playing in Mansfield, ’39 Steps’ features dizzying array of zany performances

Feb 13, 2014: Review: Life’s funny, bawdy on ‘Avenue Q’ in Mansfield

2013

Dec 11, 2013: Review: MMAS’ ‘Broadway Christmas’ a holiday treat

Oct 28, 2013: Review: MMAS scares up some spooky fun with ‘Irma Vep’

Sep 11, 2012 Updated Jul 15, 2013: Review: Not your ‘Normal’ musical | MMAS tackles award-winning psychological drama with aplomb

2012

Aug 8, 2012: Review: MMAS’s ‘Nunsense’ still fresh and funny

May 7, 2012: Review: MMAS stages an entertaining original | ‘Caught in the Act’ harkens back to Depression-era radio shows

Feb 7, 2012: Review: In good ‘Company’ | Latest show at MMAS Black Box Theatre offers lots of laughs and relatable characters

2011

Dec 9, 2011: Review: Variety the spice of Christmas | Broadway revue show at MMAS Black Box Theatre in Mansfield is pure entertainment

Oct 24, 2011: Review: MMAS’s ‘Bee’ is a w-i-n-n-e-r | Production in Mansfield captures sweet charm of musical comedy

Oct 23, 2008 Updated Sep 29, 2011: MMAS keeps ‘Mousetrap’ fresh

Sep 15, 2011: MMAS opens season superbly | ‘Tea and Sympathy’ features moving story and performances in Mansfield

Mar 30, 2011: REVIEW: ‘La Mancha’ triumphs in Mansfield | Ken Butler transforms from quiet poet to Don Quixote

2010

Oct 27, 2010: REVIEW: A ‘Perfect’ night out | MMAS stages a fun musical revue on love and relationships

Jul 6, 2010: Review: MMAS brings history to musical life with ‘1776’

Mar 31, 2010: Review: Pleasing night of nostalgia stars Taunton singer | Mike Duarte featured vocalist in MMAS’s ‘1940’s Radio Hour’

2009

Oct 29, 2009: Review: MMAS does ‘Odd Couple’ right

Aug 19, 2009: Review: This ‘Baby’ is lots of fun; MMAS musical captures adventure of impending parenthood

Mar 24, 2009: REVIEW: MMAS ‘taps’ local talent in ‘Stepping Out’