Reviewed by Tony Annicone The Company Theatre’s epic musical for their Christmas season is “Oliver.” The show is a British musical with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart and is based on the novel by Charles Dickens. It takes place in Victorian England and was the first musical adaptation of a famous Dickens work to…
Month: December 2018
New Rep’s ‘1776’ Loses the Battle
By Sheila Barth BOX INFO: Almost three-hour, two-act musical, by Sherman Edwards, book by Peter Stone, appearing at New Repertory Theatre through Dec.23, at Mosesian Center for the Arts, MainStage Theatre, 321Arsenal St., Watertown. Showtimes vary. $25-$72. student,senior,group discounts, 617-923-8487, newrep.org. Sometimes, innovation in a theatrical production works great. Think award-winning productions like Lin Manuel…
