Theater Uncorked’s ‘Sideman’ Take Darkly Humorous Look at the Jazz World ‘Sideman’ – Written by Warren Leight; Directed by Russell R. Greene. Presented by Theater Uncorked at the Plaza Theater at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St. Boston, through May 7. by Mike Hoban As anyone who has attempted to make a…
Category: Short Takes (3min read)
Short Take: “And So We Walked” is a Transformative and Spiritual Journey
“And So We Walked”, by DeLanna Studi. Directed by Corey Madden. Produced by Octopus Theatricals. Presented by Arts Emerson, Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street, Boston through April 30. by Michele Markarian “A true story is dangerous. Even if you’re the best storyteller, you can’t run from the truth”. Thus begins DeLanna Studi’s moving and…
“Beehive: The ‘60s Musical” Swarms with Talent and Fun
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…
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,…
