Sing Street – Book by Enda Walsh, Music and Lyrics by Gary Clark and John Carney. Directed by Rebecca Taichman; Choreography by Sonya Tayeh; Set Design by Bob Crowley; Costume Design by Bob Crowley and Lisa Zinni; Lighting Design by Natasha Katz, Sound Design by Peter Hylenski, Video Design by Luke Halls and Brad Peterson, Hair, Wig and Makeup Design by Tommy Kurzman, Music Supervision by Peter Gordeno and Kris Kukul, Music Direction by Fred Lassen. At the Calderwood Pavilion, BCA, 527 Tremont St., Boston through October 9th.
by Linda Chin
With Sing Street, the writers of the Tony Award-winning Once have once again created a lyrical love story set in Dublin that inspires us to go for our dreams and to express (and save) ourselves through music making and art. Set in the 80s, the new wave score by John Carney and Gary Clark may not be everyone’s cup of tea – and it’s not particularly memorable – but the emotional journey the outstanding ensemble of actor-musicians takes us on leaves a strong impression.
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