by Mike Hoban A CHRISTMAS CAROL – Based on the novella by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Jon Kimbell, David James and David Zoffoli; Directed and Choreographed by Kevin P. Hill; Music Direction by Milton Granger; Original Scenic Design by Howard C. Jones ; Costume Design by Paula Peasley-Ninestein; Lighting Design by Jack Mehler;…
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NSMT’s “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre’s holiday show this year is the 26th Anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol, A Musical Ghost Story which is an annual favorite. This version of this well known story was written by former NSMT artistic director Jon Kimball which he adapted back in 1989….
New Rep’s “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”
Reviewed by Tony Annicone New Repertory Theatre’s winter show is “Fiddler on the Roof.” Director Austin Pendelton, who was the original Motel on Broadway, breathes new life into this show. At times making the comic moments overpower some of the dramatic ones. The threat of the outsiders is watered down in this production at the…
The Good Book Says, New Rep’s ‘Fiddler’ a Gem
By Mike Hoban “Fiddler on the Roof” – Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl; Book by Joseph Stein; Music by Jerry Bock and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Original Choreography by Jerome Robbins; Directed by Austin Pendleton; Music direction by Wade Russo; Choreographed by Kelli Edwards. Presented by the…