By Nicholas Whittaker ‘James and the Giant Peach’ – Words and Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. Book by Timothy Allen McDonald. Based on the book, James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. Directed by Emily Ranii. Musical Direction: Matthew Stern. Choreography: Juanita Pearl. Production Stage Manager: Nicky Carbone. Presented by Wheelock Family…
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ArtsEmerson’s ‘American Moor’ Reimagines Black Performance
by Nicholas Whittaker ‘American Moor’ – Written and performed by Keith Hamilton Cobb (with additional performance by Josh Tyson). Directed by Kim Weild. Set Designer: Wilson Chin. Lighting Designer: Alan C. Edwards. Sound Designer: Christian Frederickson. Stage Coordinator: Tareena D. Barbe. Presented by ArtsEmerson at the Emerson Paramount Center through April 21st. Who is American…
American Classics’ Ben & Brad on their George M. Cohan Tribute
by Mike Hoban ‘George M. Cohan 2019 Revue’ – Presented by American Classics. Performances: Friday, April 26, 2019 at 7:30pm, First Parish Church, 75 The Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts; Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 3:00pm, Pickman Concert Hall, Longy School of Music, 27 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts Bradford Conner and Ben Sears of American Classics have…
Trinity Rep’s “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS” a Musical Comedy Gem
Review by Tony Annicone Welcome back to 1960’s Providence and Trinity Rep’s current musical production of their 54th season which is “Little Shop of Horrors.” This 1986 musical is based on the 1960 Roger Corman film. It is a tongue in cheek musical comedy that will make you think twice about buying that potted plant and is one…
