When Cambridge-based indietronica act Passion Pit first started getting Top 40 radio play back in 2008 with their hit single “Sleepyhead,” the mainstream pop scene was being flooded by indie music. Apparently, the public was starting to become sick of the ringtone rap spearheaded by Soulja Boy and Flo Rida, as the “indie sound” quickly… Read more

This revue was originally titled Improv Supernova. When they renamed it Reality Detox, I suspect they replaced some of the improv with more prepared sketches.  The improv tonight was very strong. In a quick scene, Anna Bortnick says “Let’s do a group sketch about narcissistic personality”. Riley Woollen goes up to the front of the… Read more

Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, first appeared on Broadway in 1968. In 1979, the film version was released. In 2009, a Broadway revival opened and won the Tony Award for best revival. And now, in 2017, the production is being staged at the Mercury Theatre. In the musical, Claude is drafted to fight in the… Read more

Eight people meet on the north side of Chicago to discuss their addictions with modern technology. One by one, they share their story via song. Their addictions include playing candy games, dating apps, commenting on discussion boards, and more.  Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) has written an outstanding musical full… Read more