by Nicholas Whittaker ‘Ragtime’ – Book by Terrence McNally; Music by Stephen Flaherty; Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; Based on the novel ‘Ragtime’ by E.L. Doctorow; Directed by Nick Vargas; Musical Direction by Jon Goldberg; Choreography by Nailah Randall-Bellinger; Scenic Design by Lindsay Genevieve Fuori; Scenic Painting by Matthew Lazure; Costume Design by Zoë Sundra; Lighting…
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Wheelock’s ‘Ragtime’ Still Hits Home
by Sheila Barth Ragtime, based on EL Doctorow’s novel, book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, presented by Wheelock Family Theatre through Feb. 17: Friday, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, 2 p.m. recommended for ages 10+. 200 Riverway, Boston. 617-353-3001, WFTTix@bu.edu, wheelockfamilytheatre.org. Attending a Wheelock Family Theatre matinee recently,…
Wintertime Adventures with imaginary beasts’ ‘Paul Bunyan’
Review by James Wilkinson ‘Paul Bunyan and the Winter of the Blue Snow’ – Story Conceived by Matthew Woods. Written by Matthew Woods and the Ensemble. Directed by Matthew Woods. Costume Design by Cotton Talbot-Minkin. Lighting Design by Robin Donovan Bocchiaro. Scenic Design by Megan Kinneen. Properties Design by Sophia Nora Giordano. Presented by imaginary…
Gamm’s “The Night Watch” an Emotional Detective Story
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Gamm’s newest show is the U.S. premiere of “The Night Watch”, Hattie Naylor’s adaptation of Sarah Water’s bestselling novel. It is the poignant story of liberation and loss set against the disorienting backdrop of the Second World War. It’s bursting with secrets and illicit affairs, “The Night Watch” moves backward in…
