Reviewing theater from Broadway to the Fringe since 1994
“Paranormal Activity”, by Levi Holloway, based on the Paranormal Activity Films. Produced by arrangement with Paramount Pictures. Directed by Felix Barrett. Presented at the Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street through July 30. By Michele Markarian As an adult who picks and chooses her viewing material, I’d forgotten what it’s like to be truly frightened….
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ — Lyrics by Tim Rice. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Music Direction by Robert L. Rucinski. Direction and Choreography by Gerry McIntyre. Scenic Design by Baron E. Pugh; Costume Coordination by Rebecca Glick; Lighting Design by Jose Santiago; Sound Design by Alex Berg; Wig and Hair Design by Rachel…
‘The Great Gatsby’ — Book by Kait Kerrigan. Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Lyrics by Nathan Tysen. Music by Jason Howland. Directed by Marc Bruni. Music Supervision and Arrangements by Jason Howland; Choreography by Dominique Kelley; Scenic and Projection Design by Paul Tate dePoo III; Costume Design by Linda Cho; Lighting Design…
Lanes Coven’s production is full of fun, laughter, and heart. There’s also a deep feeling of sincerity in their choice to emphasize the characters escaping a tyrannical leader and finding comfort in the woods (just like the audience that came to see the show).
