Reviewed by Tony Annicone Attleboro Community Theatre’s holiday presentation this year is “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The show is hilarious from start to finish as anyone who ever sat through Sunday school can attest to. The premise is that the director of the play, Mrs. Armstrong who is well played by Jo-Ann Vaughn, has…
Category: Musicals
Stoneham Theatre’s “Mame” Hits All the Right Notes (4 Stars)
By Mike Hoban “Mame,” – Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman; Book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee; Directed and choreographed by Ilyse Robbins; Scenic Design by Katheryn Monthei; Lighting Design by Jeff Adelberg; Costume Design by Tyler Kinney, Music Direction by Matthew Stern; Sound Design by John Stone. Presented by the Stoneham Theatre…
Creativity and Chaos Reign in Heart & Dagger’s “Sweeney Todd”
By Michele Markarian ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ – Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by Hugh Wheeler; Directed by Joey C. Pelletier; Musical Direction by Michael Amaral. Presented by Heart and Dagger Productions, Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont Street, Boston through December 4. One of the problems with producing a musical,…
“WHITE CHRISTMAS”
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Ocean State Theatre Company’s holiday show this year is the family friendly “White Christmas” which is based on the beloved timeless 1954 film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen. This heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song and…
