North Shore Music Theatre

62 Dunham Rd # 1, Beverly, MA 01915, USA

Address:	62 Dunham Rd # 1, Beverly, MA 01915, USA
Phone:	+1 978-232-7200
Site:	nsmt.org
Rating:	4.7

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Reviews 7

Cecilia Hale

Dear Mr. Hanney, I went to see the musical, "Beauty & the Beast" with my parents and three children under 12. I must sadly admit that I was very disappointed in the production that advertised to be kid-friendly & family friendly but in reality was not. In addition, I was in utter disbelief with a couple of scenes like the "Be Our Guest" number where the napkin girls do the "Can-Can" without any petticoats, then proceed to flip their skirts wide open thereby showing the audience their vivid red underwear front and back...essentially mooning the audience which included a large number of small children. I had to cover my childrens eyes!! Furthermore, the tavern scene was decorated with flags—two of which were obvious political and/or religious statements. Why must you polemicize at a children’s show: does everything need to be politicized? It’s a never-ending bombardment of statements that puts people like myself off. There are times that adults want to enjoy a simple fairy-tale with their children, especially when the political statements have no bearing on the story itself. On a side note as a critique of the set design, one of the flags looked like the Flag of Scotland…why didn’t you have a French flag in the tavern considering the fairy-tale is set in France? Penultimately, my family and I did not appreciate nor understand the liberties that were taken in scenes of the musical that weren’t even in the 1991 Disney Animation of “Beauty & The Beast.” In the town, Gaston tells the townspeople his intention to marry Belle, and the three blonde-haired Mesdemoiselles exclaimed their disappointments. However, he assures them that they will continue their licentious liaisons together despite his marital status changing in the use of a double entendre. Another scene at the castle includes Lumiere and Babette arguing about each other’s various failed relationships and naming past lovers. Was any of this asinine brouhaha necessary? Impressionable children are present! Finally, why did you decide to dumb down the Beast’s intelligence? In the 1991 version and the 2017 version, Belle & Beast connect, kindred spirits, on their love of books, while the antagonist Gaston is an imbecilic foil showing the stark contrast. Why would you knowingly diminish one of the Beast’s greatest character strengths, thus re-writing the love story? In conclusion, North Shore Music Theatre has lost my business. I was planning on signing up for my own yearly membership but I’ve decided against it. My parents have a yearly membership but will not be renewing their membership due to this intentional and controversial debacle. Sincerely, Cecilia Hale ************** Updated on August 8, 2017: I sent Bill Hanney my review and this is what he said, "It’s a Disney show get real and see you later."~Bill Hanney I have heard from the grapevine that Mr. Hanney is unpleasant and very cumbersome to deal with as a person and as an owner, especially when it comes to constructive criticism or anything that goes against his Machiavellian agenda. Bill Hanneys mantra is his way or the highway, which causes an insalubrious environs for his employees, staff, and patrons. Its apparent to me that hes flippant and uncouth when it comes to a parents concern. All Bill cares about is making money. I would have appreciated a modicum of decorum and civility when he had responded to my e-mail with a formal response considering the time I took to address him but instead I receive a churlish and grammatically fragmented detritus which he was so kind enough to carbon copy his serfs i.e. subordinates. Im looking forward to passing along Bills e-mail to my parents friends who are also supporters of North Shore Music Theatre at the moment and see what their thoughts are on the matter. Yes, it is a Disney show, so why does he have the need to overtly debauch, sexualize, and politicize a classic and tarnish a supposed kid friendly brand like Disney, Inc?

Jacob Rusty

The music theater r smelled like chicken, the lady in the front was I think dressed up like a piece of bacon, and she smelled a turkey and cheese sub. I ate one of those last night, and she licked my forehead. You should check for beans. your business sucks. And the guy sitting next to my grammy had a panic attack. He sweated on her ., I saw beans in the crevasses on his forehead. There were dirty sweaters on the floor. I said, "get a life, crack hash." he ran away crying Sobbing beans and red ommeletts. I swear to god i saw a red pepper speed and spirt out of his throbbing crebass and his stem whipped off and sprouted into action. I think he should get artificial eye wax.Get a wash cloth for that, Bobby Jack.

Teri Kalgren

Last night we saw West Side Story at the NS Music Theatre, it was amazing. Some of the classic songs seemed a little dated but it wouldnt be WSS without them. The cast was terrific their signing and dancing was on the mark. I grew up with the show. We saw it on the silver ßcreen as well as the stage, this was better than the one we saw in Boston, I appalled the new more realistic version. It was more what sadly would have happened in that setting. The direction and choreography was seamlessly done. With this caliber of talent I think this is he year for the seasons pass.

Rick Hanson

Great venue with excellent shows. They really seem to take pride in their performances and never seem to skimp in any area. The prices are reasonable and they always a have a good selections of performances throughout the year. The Christmas Carol is a must for those who have never seen it. The only complaint and the reason for the four stars is getting out of the parking lot when the show is over. Due to the set up of the local streets, if they do not have a police officer at the main road to direct traffic, you could be sitting in that parking lot for up to 1.5 hours.

Jeannette Lessa

just saw dream girls. show was at 2:00 pm. doors did not open till 2:00 pm. then told by management that the girl playing effie was out sick and her under study would be taking her place. show started at 2:30 pm and unfortunately the under study did not know the part and had to read it. the musical was performed like a concert. it looked like a rehearsal rather than a musical. i have been a subscriber for 3 years and even though the music was very good it was very disappointing. im sure the audience was not given the whole truth about what went wrong.

Laura Lyons

My husband and I recently went to see La Cage Aux Folles and enjoyed every bit of the show! My husband had never been there or to any theatre in -the- round, and he was immensely impressed!! Now he wants to go back for more shows. He never realized how professional the actors would be. I tried to tell him this on many occasions, but I guess he had to see for himself. Now that we are back here to stay, after living in Florida for 6 years, we will certainly be regular customers!!

William Getty

Reviewed by Denise Getty. It was not like i thought it would be. Dancing was so so. Tony should have done all the moves John Travolta did. Totally disappointed. This is not a high school play. You pay for you what you expect. One of the male dancers was better than Tony. Disco Lady, and Paulette were the best singers . I would not recommend this show at NSMT. I am going to check out other productions of this play. As of now, NSMT below its reputation.