Reviewed by Tony Annicone Footlights Rep’s first show in 2017 is “Rumors”, a farce by Neil Simon. At a large, tastefully appointed Snedon’s Landing townhouse, Charlie Brock, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering…
Category: Plays
“SEASCAPE” (2nd Story Theatre)
Reviewed by Tony Annicone 2nd Story Theatre’s first show of 2017 is “Seascape” by Edward Albee. Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comic-drama brings eloquence, wit and warmth to a quirky yet compelling examination of the meaning of life. On a deserted beach, a middle-aged couple encounter two humanesque sea creatures contemplating the evolutionary leap to…
“RABBIT HOLE” (The Community Players)
Reviewed by Tony Annicone The second show of the 96th season of Community Players is “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsey-Abaire, which won him the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for drama in 2007. Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want until a shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves…
A.R.T.’s ‘Fingersmith’ a Masterwork of Deception
“FINGERSMITH” — Adapted play by Alexa Junge, based on the novel by Sarah Waters; Directed by Bill Rauch; Set design by Christopher Acebo; Costume design by Deborah Dryden, Lighting Design by Jen Schriever; Composer/Sound design by Andre Pluess; Projection design by Shawn Sagady; Wigs & Makeup design by Rachel Padula Shufelt. Presented by American Repertory…
