Wracking my brain for what to include is joined by the dread of omitting something that I forgot.
I could keep detailed lists of concerts I saw, productions I reviewed, TV shows and movies I watched, etc., but I’ve been doing this for thirtysomething years and there’s a cliche about old dogs and new tricks that feels all too appropriate.
Unlike the last couple of years, 2022 had plenty to remember. This year felt — dare I say it — normal. I went to a lot of concerts and saw a lot of theater. Holiday traditions like Easy Street Productions’ “Miracle on Easy Street” and outdoor concerts like Y-Live and Federal Frenzy returned to the entertainment calendar.
Packard Music Hall, if anything, had more national touring events than it hosted in many pre-pandemic years. The Robins Theatre was busy too. The Covelli Centre didn’t match the quantity of shows it averaged before 2020, but the number of sell-out crowds that filled the venue bodes well for 2023.
