By Michele Markarian ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ – Book by Terrence McNally. Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Based on the novel by Manuel Puig. Directed and Choreographed by Rachel Bertone. Musical Director, Dan Rodriguez. Scenic Design by Janie E. Howland. Costume Design by Marian Bertone. Lighting Design by Frank…
Author: Mike Hoban
Lyric’s KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN a Gritty, Liberating Love Story
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Lyric Stage of Boston’s first show of their season is “Kiss of the Spider Woman”, the winner of the 1993 Tony Award. “Kiss of the Spider Woman” recounts a harrowing tale of persecution into a dazzling spectacle that juxtaposes gritty realities with liberating fantasies about two very different cell mates….
Gloucester Stage Delivers a Tragicomic Gem with ‘True West’
by Mike Hoban ‘True West’ – Written by Sam Shepard; Directed by Joe Short; Scenic Design by Jon Savage; Lighting Design by Marcella Barbeau; Costume Design, Miranda Kau Giurleo; Sound Design, David Reiffel. Presented by Gloucester Stage Company at 267 E. Main St., Gloucester through September 8 Some brothers work out their…
Sleeping Weazel Journeys to Timbuktu, USA
by James Wilkinson Timbuktu, USA – Written and Directed by Kenneth Prestininzi. Assistant Director: Teresa Cruz. Scenic Designer: Samantha Butler. Lighting Designer: Aja M. Jackson. Costume Designer: Ashley Elizabeth Meret. Fight Choreographer: Drew Frayre. Presented by Sleeping Weazel at Boston Playwrights’ Theatre August 25-September 2, 2018. There’s an old theatre lore…
