by James Wilkinson What a time to be alive, huh? Now at the end of 2019, I’m recalling a moment way back in the early months when I was speaking with an Artistic Director about reviewing theater. “Really?” She inquired, “You enjoy seeing all of those shows?” As she asked the question, she had the…
Author: Mike Hoban
Christmas Revels Brings Its Special Cheer to Depression Era America
by Mike Hoban ‘The Christmas Revels: An American Celebration of the Winter Solstice’ – Directed by Patrick Swanson; Musical Direction by Megan Henderson; Set Design by Jeremy Barnett; Sound Design by Bill Winn; Lighting Design by Jeff Adelberg; Costume Design by Heidi A. Hermiller; Presented by Revels at The Sanders Theater at Harvard University, 45…
A.R.T.’s ‘Moby Dick’ Rocks Theatrical Conventions
by Mike Hoban Moby Dick – Music, Lyrics, Book, and Orchestrations by Dave Malloy; Developed with and Directed by Rachel Chavkin; Based on Moby-Dick by Herman Melville; Music Direction and Supervision by Or Matias; Choreography by Chanel DaSilva; Mimi Lien, Scenic Design; Hidenori Nakajo, Sound Design; Bradley King, Lighting Design; Brenda Abbandandolo, Costume Design; Eric…
Greater Boston Stage Company’s ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ Adds Hearty Dose of Humor to Holiday Classic
by Mike Hoban ‘Miracle on 34th Street’- Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies. Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street. Directed by Ilyse Robbins; Scenic Design by Jon Savage; Lighting Design by Andrew Andrews; Sound Design by David Wilson. Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company,…
