By Sheila Barth BOX INFO: The original play, “Saltonstall’s Trial,” continues with its full production debut October 25-27: Oct. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 26, 27, at 2:30 p.m. at the 560-seat Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St., downtown Beverly. Tickets start at $19.50. punctuate4.org, 978-390-2425, thelarcom.org. There are many reasons to see Punctuate4’s production…
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Get Your Kicks at ‘KINKY BOOTS’ at Ogunquit Playhouse
By Sheila Barth Kick up your heels, stride proudly, walk tall, and enjoy every minute of Ogunquit Playhouse’s spectacular production of “Kinky Boots,” Harvey Fierstein and Cindy Lauper’s popular Broadway musical hit. This is one show you don’t want to miss. Don’t let the name of the play be off-putting. The musical isn’t about sexual…
WAITING FOR GODOT – Wilbury Theatre Group
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Wilbury Theatre Group opens their ninth season with Samuel Beckett’s existential play “Waiting for Godot.” It first appeared on Broadway in April, 1956. It is about two tramps, Estragon and Vladimir and stars Richard Donelly as Gogo and Tom Gleadow as Didi. They sit waiting on a barren road for Godot….
Short Take: ASP’s Stripped Down ‘King Lear’ Yields Mixed Results
‘King Lear’ – Written by William Shakespeare; Directed by Doug Lockwood. Scenic Design by Jon Savage; Lighting Design by Jeff Adelberg; Costume Design by Jesicca Pribble; Sound Design by David Reiffel. Presented by Actors’ Shakespeare Project at Chelsea Theatre Works, 189 Winnisimmet St, Chelsea, MA through October 27, 2019. by Julie-Anne Whitney Actors’ Shakespeare Project…
