Reviewed by Tony Annicone Burbage Theatre Company’s second show of their ninth season is “Hand to God” by Robert Askins. It’s the Rhode Island premiere of a dark comedy that not only leaves you laughing but contains strong dramatic moments blended together splendidly by director Kate Kataja. The show also contains perfect and spectacular technical…
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‘The Magic Flute’ at ArtsEmerson Defies Tradition
by Michael Cox “The Magic Flute” – Adapted and directed by Mark Dornford-May. Performed by Isango Ensemble. Presented by ArtsEmerson, Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont Street, Boston through November 10. It all begins with the marimbas, tables of long wooden bars mounted above resonators, instruments that look similar to xylophones, but the sound is…
Umbrella’s ‘Fences’ a Powerful Retelling of Wilson’s Classic
By Tom Boudrot ‘August Wilson’s Fences’ – Directed by Michelle Aguillon; Scenic Design by Dan Daly; Lighting Design by Samuel J. Biondolillo; Sound Design by Aubrey Dube. Presented by the Umbrella Stage Company at the Umbrella Community Arts Center, 40 Stow Street in Concord, MA through November 23 I must begin by saying that while…
‘Rent’ Still Sparkles at Boch Center
by Robert Israel Rent, 20th Anniversary Tour – Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson. Directed by Evan Ensign. At the Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., Boston, through November 10, 2019. Twenty years ago I attended the musical Rent at the Shubert in Boston, the very same theater where it is being performed anew. I…
