By Michele Markarian “Beehive: The 60s Musical”, created by Larry Gallagher. Directed/Choreographed by Ilyse Robbins. Musical Direction by J. Kathleen Catellanos. Substitute Musical Direction by Jim Rice. Presented by Greater Boston State Company, 395 Main Street, Stoneham, through May 7. “Beehive: The 60s Musical” is not so much a musical, but a terrific revue starring…
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Alex Edelman’s Poignant Laugh Riot ‘Just for Us’ is for Everyone
‘Just for Us’ – Written and performed by Alex Edelman. Directed by Adam Brace. At Roberts Studio Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts. Through April 23 by Mike Hoban You would think that a man with the name ‘Alex Edelman’ would be the least likely candidate to attend a meeting of White nationalists,…
Nuns Just Want to Have Fun in Lyric’s ‘Sister Act’
Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Glenn Slater. Book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner. Additional material by Douglas Carter Beane. Direction by Leigh Barrett. Music direction by David F. Coleman. Choreography by Dan Sullivan. Scenic Design by Jenna McFarland Lord. Lighting Design by Christopher Brusberg. Costume Design by Kelly Baker. Sound Design by Alex Berg….
An Absorbing and Inspiring ‘Middleton Heights’
Written by Hortense Gerardo. Produced by Brian Boruta. Directed by Michelle Aguillon. Scenic Design by Al Forgione. Lighting and Projection Design by SeifAllah Salotto-Cristobal. Costume Design by Maureen Festa. Sound Design by James Cannon. Presented by Umbrella Stage Company, Concord, MA, through April 23rd. by Linda Chin Named after a fictitious suburb of Cleveland where…

