By Mike Hoban Ben Butler – Written by Richard Strand. Directed by Joseph Discher. Scenic Design by Gregory Trochil; Costume Design by Chelsea Kerl; Lighting Design by Russ Swift. Presented by Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester through August 25 In the opening scene of Ben Butler, the first thing we learn is…
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Hub Theatre Gives ‘Steel Magnolias’ a Comic Makeover
by Mike Hoban Steel Magnolias – Written by Robert Harling. Directed by Paula Plum. Set Design by Cassie Chapados; Lighting Design by Chris Bocchiaro; Sound Design by Kyle Lampe; Costume Design by Chelsea Kerl. Presented by Hub Theatre Company of Boston at Club Café, 209 Columbus Avenue, Boston through August 3. Following a tragedy towards…
Love and Politics: ‘The Return’ a Superb Finale for Israeli Stage
By Mike Hoban The Return – Written by Palestinian-Israeli Playwright Hanna Eady and American Playwright Edward Mast; Directed by Guy Ben-Aharon; Scenic Design by Cristina Todesco; Sound Design by David Wilson; Lighting Design by Jeff Adelberg; and Costume Design by Charles Schoonmaker. Presented by Gloucester Stage Company at 267 E. Main St. Gloucester for one…
Go and Meet Those Dancing Feet – Ogunquit’s ’42nd Street’ is a Gem
by Mike Hoban 42nd Street – Music by Harry Warren, Lyrics by Al Dubin, Book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble, Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes; Original Direction and Dances by Gower Champion; Originally produced on Broadway by David Merrick; Director/Choreographer, Randy Skinner; Associate Choreographer, Sara Brians; Music Director, Jeffrey Campos; Original Scenic…
