Reviewed by Tony Annicone Shining Lights Productions current show at the Stadium Theatre is “Young Frankenstein” by Mel Brooks. This musical is the inspired reimaging of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks classic comic movie masterpiece. The story follows bright young Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (that’s Fronkenstein) as he attempts to complete his grandfather’s unfinished masterwork…
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“BREAKING LEGS” (Footlights Repertory Company)
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Footlights Rep’s current show is the very funny “Breaking Legs.” The setting is an Italian restaurant in a small New England university town where the worlds of the Mafia and theatre clash hilariously with each other. A professor who is a playwright seeks funding for his new play from a former…
“LOST IN YONKERS” Walpole Footlighters
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Walpole Footlighters closing show of their 93rd season is Neil Simon’s 1991 Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Lost in Yonkers.” The show is set in 1942 and examines the relationships in the emotionally crippled Kurnitz family. The show is a coming of age tale that focuses on two brothers, Artie and…
Smart, Funny, “Art” at 2nd Story Theatre
By Richard Pacheco “Art” currently at 2nd Story is s smart, funny, vibrant play brought vividly to life by an exceptional cast with great interactions and sheer chemistry. “Art” is a play by Yasmina Reza that premiered in 1994 in Paris. The English-language adaptation, translated by Christopher Hampton, opened in London’s West End on 15…
