Shelley Sackett

Cirque du Soleil Dives into the Insect World in the Colorful “OVO”

Posted on August 1, 2024April 17, 2026 by Shelley Sackett

“OVO” – Guide and Founder – Guy Laliberté. Artistic Guide – Gilles Ste-Croix. Writer, Director and Choreographer – Deborah Colker. Costume Design by Liz Vandal. Set Design by Designer Gringo Cardia. Musical Composition and Direction by Berna Ceppas. Lighting Design by Éric Champoux. Presented by Cirque de Soleil at Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston,…

Commonwealth Shakespeare Co.’s “The Winter’s Tale” Sizzles on Boston Common

Posted on July 29, 2024April 11, 2026 by Shelley Sackett

“The Winter’s Tale.” Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Bryn Boice. Scenic Design by James L. Fenton; Costume and Wig Design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt; Lighting Design by Maximo Grano De Oro; Sound Design by David Remedios; Original Music by Mackenzie Adamick. Presented by Commonwealth Shakespeare Company for Free Shakespeare on the Common, Parkman Bandstand, 139…

At Boston’s Old North Chuch, “Revolution’s Edge” Time Travels to the Start of the American Revolution

Posted on July 20, 2024April 11, 2026 by Shelley Sackett

“Revolution’s Edge.” Written by Patrick Gabridge. Directed by Alexandra Smith. Produced by Plays in Place. Commissioned by Old North Illuminated. Staged at The Old North Church, 193 Salem St, Boston through August 10. By Shelley A. Sackett “Revolution’s Edge,” a site-specific play by the award-winning playwright, producer, novelist, and screenwriter Patrick Gabridge, packs a lot…

“Yellow Face” Raises Difficult Issues About Race at the Lyric Stage Company

Posted on June 26, 2024April 11, 2026 by Shelley Sackett

“Yellow Face.” Written by David Henry Hwang. Directed by Ted Hewlett. Scenic Design by Szu-Feng Chen; Projections Design by Megan Reilly; Lighting Design by Baron E. Pugh; Costume Design by Mikayla Reid; Sound Design by Arshan Gailus. Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Clarendon St., Boston. Run has ended. By Shelley A. Sackett…