By Evan McKenna “Nurse Play” – Created and Written by James Wilkinson; Directed by Joe Juknievich; Stage Management by Tori Skoniecki; Movement Director Kayleigh Kane. Presented by Exiled Theatre at Boston Playwright’s Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston through December 17 “Black Pawn to E four,” says Nurse, engaging in a verbal game of chess with…
Author: Mike Hoban
Lyric’s ‘Hold These Truths’ Brings Light to Dark Chapter of American History
by Mike Hoban ‘Hold These Truths’ – Written by Jeanne Sakata; Directed by Benny Sato Ambush; Scenic Design by Shelley Barish; Sound Design and Original Music by Arshan Gailus; Choreography by Jubilith Moore; Lighting Design by Karen Perlow; Costume Design by Tobi Rinaldi. Presented by Lyric Stage at 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, through December 31…
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Bishop Hendricken Theatre, Warwick, RI
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Bishop Hendricken Theatre’s current musical extravaganza is “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, a new musical which debuted at the La Jolla Playhouse in California in October, 2014. Then in March, 2015 it played at Papermill Playhouse in New Jersey. Both theatres have had shows transferred to Broadway. Unfortunately this musical did not make…
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” (Arctic Playhouse, West Warwick, RI)
Reviewed by Tony Annicone The Arctic Playhouse’s holiday presentation this year is the premiere production of “A Christmas Carol” adapted and directed by John Martorella with gorgeous and lush original music by his husband, Philip Martorella. John assembled a huge cast of 30. The underlying themes of charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence found in “A Christmas…
