Shelley Sackett

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…

GBSC’s “Guys and Dolls” Is A Cool Glass of Summer Refreshment

Posted on June 22, 2024April 11, 2026 by Shelley Sackett

“Guys and Dolls.” Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling. Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser. Directed/Choreographed by Ceit Zweil. Musical Direction by Dan Rodriguez. Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company, 395 Main Street, Stoneham, through June 30. By Shelley A. Sackett When it comes to bubbly, breezy, musical fare, Greater Boston Stage Company is…