Reviewed by Tony Annicone Greater Boston Stage Company travels back in time for their latest production, a world premiere of “Swan Lake in Blue.” Swan Lake originally premiered in 1877 and was written by Tchaikovsky. Its incredible choreography, beautiful music and compelling tale brings audiences back to see it year after year. Each production of…
Category: Musicals
New Rep’s ‘Hair’ Takes Us on an Electric Musical Trip
By Mike Hoban Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical – Book & Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado; Music by Galt MacDermot. Rachel Bertone, Director/Choreographer; Dan Rodriguez, Music Director; Janie E. Howland, Scenic Designer; Marian Bertone Costume Designer; Franklin Meissner, Jr., Lighting Designer; Kevin Alexander, Sound Designer. Presented by New Repertory Theatre, Mosesian Center…
Wheelock’s ‘Little Women’ Puts Family at the Center
by Linda Chin ‘Little Women, the Musical’ – Book by Allan Knee; Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Based on the classic novel by Massachusetts author Louisa May Alcott. Directed by Nick Vargas; Music Directed by Jon Goldberg; Choreographed by Laurel Conrad. Presented by Wheelock Family Theatre through Feb. 24 In our disposable,…
Umbrella Stage’s ‘Hundred Days’ Combines Concert and Drama
by Tom Boudrot ‘Hundred Days’ – Book by The Bengsons and Sarah Gancher; Music and Lyrics by The Bengsons; Brian Boruta, Producer and Director; David Wright, Music Director; Ryan Bates, Scenic Designer; Brian Simons, Costume Designer; Seif Allah Sallotto-Cristobal, Lighting and Video Designer; Elizabeth Havenor, Sound Designer. Properties Design by Sarajane Morse Mullins; Presented by…
