Media & Press
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Here Comes Gypsy…And Here Comes Director/Choreographer Rachel Bertone
When Rachel Bertone directs and choreographs a musical, she sees it from every side – as a leader, as a performer, and also as a psychologically astute student of human relationships.
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From Dancing to directing, Rachel Bertone is making her move
Think of: A hungry young talent in the mold of Tony Award-winner Susan Stroman, who was a classically trained dancer as a child before getting her start directing and choreographing in community theater.
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Don't be Afraid of the Dark
When you think of Rodgers and Hammerstein, “dark” is not typically a word that comes to mind. Sure, South Pacific touches on racism, The King and I centers on a pseudo-barbaric ruler who treats women like property, and The Sound of Music takes place during the Third Reich’s rise to power.
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In 'Gypsy,' Leigh Barrett relishes playing a Rose with thorns
Actress Leigh Barrett gravitates toward flawed characters.
“They have the most compelling stories to tell because they are complicated and often misunderstood,” she says.
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Jazzin' It Up : Rachel Bertone Talks 'The Wild Party'
The story behind "The Wild Party" is almost as colorful as the tale of sex, drugs, booze, and jealousy that the show itself tells. Originally a long poem by "New Yorker" managing editor Joseph Moncure March, "The Wild Party" was published in 1928, causing instant scandal -- but also becoming an instant success.
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Mother/daughter team bring their creative talents to ‘Cabaret’
Musical theater director and choreographer Rachel Bertone was familiar with the work of costume designer Marian Bertone long before the pair – who team up for Moonbox Productions’ presentation of “Cabaret,” opening April 14 at Boston’s Wimberly Theatre – ever worked together on a show.
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Cambridge director, choreographer Rachel Bertone along for the ride on Reagle’s ‘Carousel’
Rachel Bertone has many childhood memories of family visits to York’s Wild Kingdom in Maine.
“I grew up in Malden and we often went up to York Beach in the summer,” explained Bertone by telephone last week from her home in Cambridge.
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New Repertory Theatre’s ‘Hair’ shines in Watertown
When it comes to rock musicals, “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” is not only the OG, it’s also the gold standard.
When it opened on Broadway in the spring of 1968, “Hair” – the tale of a group of counter-culture hippies…
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2014 Best Choreographer Nominee Interview: Rachel Bertone for Moonbox Productions' "Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)"
Rachel Bertone has a gift for not only understanding dancers' bodies, but knowing and implementing diverse styles of dance in her choreography. Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) was a perfect show to direct and choreograph in order to highlight her love for the stage and showcase her impressive repertoire of choreography.
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My Theatre Award Nominee: Q&A w/ Rachel Bertone
Rachel Bertone is a choreographer, dance teacher, and director who spreads her love for dance, music, and storytelling throughout the Greater Boston area. Her stunning and innovative choreography for Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston’s Les Miserables earned her a nomination for Best Choreography. Rachel shares her love for storytelling with us, along with some of the challenges of choreography and some of the shows that she’d love to tackle!