by Sheila Barth Before attending SpeakEasy Stage Company’s production of the eight Tony Award-winning musical, “Once,” we were advised to arrive 15 minutes early, for a lively pre-show. We weren’t disappointed. The actors and singers who collectively provide the musical accompaniment opened the play, performing lively Czech, klezmer and Irish “kitchen” tunes, typical of a…
Category: Musicals
New Rep’s ‘Still Standing’ is Meaningful Theater
By Nicholas Whittaker ‘Still Standing: A Musical Survival Guide for Life’s Catastrophes,’ written and directed by Anita Hollander. Scenic Design: Afsoon Pajoufar. Stage Manager: Renee E. Yancey. Master Electrician: Katie Hoolsema. Props Manager: Zack Stern. Technical Director: Nathan Lee. Sound Engineer: Lee Schuna. Presented by New Rep Theater in residence at the Mosesian Center of…
Seacoast Rep Delivers Heartfelt ‘Billy Eliot’
‘Billy Eliot’ – Directed and Choreographed by Rachel Bertone; Musical Direction by Kathleen Castellanos; Scenic and Costume Design by The Mad Men of Oopsy Daisy; Sound Design by Andrew Cameron; Lighting Design by Michael Wingate Seavey; Properties Design by Kate Dugan. Presented by Seacoast Repertory Theatre at 125 Bow St, Portsmouth, NH through March 9…
The Company Theatre’s ‘American Idiot’ Soars
by Linda Chin ‘American Idiot’- Book and Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, with additional book by Michael Mayer; Music and Lyrics by Green Day; Directed and Choreographed by Corinne M. Mason; Music Direction by Steve Bass. Presented by Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Dr., Norwell, MA through February 17 In opening 2019 with Green Day’s…
