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,…
Category: Musicals
“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…
“SPRING AWAKENING”
Reviewed by Tony Annicone “SPRING AWAKENING” – Written by Frank Wedekind; Music by Duncan Sheik; Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater; Directed by Paula McGlasson; Music Direction by Lila Kane; Choreography by Dante Sciarra at the URI Theatre, Will Theatre, 105 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI through December 11th. URI Theatre’s winter show is “Spring Awakening”,…
NSMT Delivers Electric, Unflinching ‘West Side Story’
By Mike Hoban ‘West Side Story’ – Music by Leonard Bernstein. Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by Arthur Laurents. Original Concept, Original Broadway Direction & Choreography by Jerome Robbins; Directed by Bob Richard; Choreography by Diane Laurenson; Music Direction by Milton Granger; Scenic Design by Kyle Dixon; Lighting Design by Jack Mehler; Sound Design by…
