By Michele Markarian “Caroline or Change”. Book and lyrics by Tony Kushner; Score by Jeanine Tesori; Directed by Allison Olivia Choat; Presented by Moonbox Productions at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, 527 Tremont Street, Boston through May 11. “39 and still a maid,” sings Caroline (Yewande Odetoyinbo), who, in 1963’s Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a…
Category: Musicals
Trinity Rep’s Little Shop of Horrors Makes Being Green Look Easy
By Linda Chin Little Shop of Horrors – Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman; Music by Alan Menken; Directed by Tyler Dobrowsky. At Trinity Repertory Theater, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI through May 12 Like the beloved Elphaba, Shrek and Kermit the Frog can attest, it’s not easy being green. This lament also holds true…
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…
Trinity Rep’s “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS” a Musical Comedy Gem
Review by Tony Annicone Welcome back to 1960’s Providence and Trinity Rep’s current musical production of their 54th season which is “Little Shop of Horrors.” This 1986 musical is based on the 1960 Roger Corman film. It is a tongue in cheek musical comedy that will make you think twice about buying that potted plant and is one…
