Reviewed by Tony Annicone Welcome back to the 1930’s in Renaissance City Theatre Inc.’s opening show of their 19th season, “The Game’s Afoot” by Ken Ludwig. Ludwig sets this show at Christmas time in December 1936. The Broadway star William Gillette is playing Sherlock Holmes and is shot at during a performance. A couple of weeks later he invites…
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Speakeasy’s ‘ONCE’ a Musical Feast
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…
Storm Still in MRT’s “The Heath”
By Deanna Dement Myers The Heath’ – Written by Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Artistic Director Sean Daniels. Featuring Miranda Barnett and George Judy. The creative team includes Tanya Orellana, Scenic Designer; Miranda Kau Giurleo, Costume Designer; Maria Cristina Fusté, Lighting Designer; Danny Erdberg, Sound Designer; Seaghan McKay, Projection Designer; Maegan Conroy, Production Stage Manager. Playing…
Shalom, Salaam, Peace: Three Sisters in Faith Share Their Stories
By Deanna Dement Myers ‘Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story’ – Written and performed by Rohina Malik, Kim Schultz, and Susan Stone. Music and vocals by Lucia Thomas. Presented at Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham on February 22-24; New Repertory Theater in Watertown on February 25-26. “The greatest thing in the world is to do…
