Reviewing theater from Broadway to the Fringe since 1994
‘Annie’ – Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Directed and Choreographed by Dan Sullivan; Musical Direction by Jenny Tsai; Lighting Design by Erik Fox; Costume Design by Dan Sullivan; Sound Design by Andrew Mulholland; Wardrobe by Judi Olson. Presented by Sullivan Rep, with all performances at the Windsor Club, 1601 Beacon Street,…
‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ — Music by Robert Reale. Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale. Based on the books by Arnold Lobel. Directed by Leigh Barrett. Music Directed by David Freeman Coleman. Choreographed by Brad Reinking. Scenic Design by Jenna McFarland Lord; Costume Design by Chelsea Kerl; Lighting Design by Deb Sullivan; Sound…
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Welcome to the bigger and better 48th Annual “A Christmas Carol” by Trinity Rep Company, which, due to renovations, has moved on down two streets in Providence, RI, to a larger theater, Providence Performing Arts Center. This venue allows everything on a much grander scale, including sets, special effects, and audience…
‘The Spongebob Musical” – Book by Kyle Jarrow. Conceived by Tina Landau. Arranged by Tom Kitt. Directed by Nick Vargas. Music Directed by Jon Goldberg. Choreographed by Joy Clark. Presented by Wheelock Family Theatre at 180 Riverway, Boston, MA 02215 from October 5th to October 27th. By Helen Ganley An iconic yellow pineapple sits on…
