by Michele Markarian ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’ – Book by Joe Tracz. Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki. Adapted from the book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. Directed by Stephen Brackett. At the Huntington Theatre Company, 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, through July 28th. When my son was in middle school, every…
Category: Family Theater
“THE SOUND OF MUSIC” Soars at Reagle
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Welcome to the true story of the Von Trapp family as well as to the Mountains of Austria. This year is the 60th Anniversary of “The Sound of Music” and is also the second summer show of Reagle Music Theatre’s 51st season. “The Sound Of Music” is the last collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein…
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Corteo’ Breathes Joyous Life into Clown’s Funereal Dream
by Mike Hoban “I dreamt of my funeral,” says Mauro the clown in the opening minutes of Corteo, this year’s Boston touring show from Cirque du Soleil, now playing at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. Originally staged in 2005, Corteo takes us inside Mauro’s wildly imaginative dream of his own funeral, as acted out by his…
James and the Giant Peach is Family Theater at its Best
By Nicholas Whittaker ‘James and the Giant Peach’ – Words and Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. Book by Timothy Allen McDonald. Based on the book, James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. Directed by Emily Ranii. Musical Direction: Matthew Stern. Choreography: Juanita Pearl. Production Stage Manager: Nicky Carbone. Presented by Wheelock Family…
