By Linda Chin Oliver! Directed by Zoe Bradford and Jodie Saucerman .Presented by The Company Theatre at the Center for Performing Arts, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell through December 16 Seeing shows, particularly musicals at Company Theater usually puts me in a good mood (and for me, are worth the long drive to Norwell), and…
Category: Short Takes (3min read)
Huntington’s “Man in the Ring” Delivers Emotional Knockout Punch
“Man in the Ring” – Written by Michael Cristofer. Directed by Michael Greif. Presented by Huntington Theatre Company, Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, 527 Tremont Street, Boston through December 22. Playwright Michael Cristofer certainly had his work cut out with him when he took on the charismatic, controversial, and complex Emile Griffiths as his subject…
GBSC’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” Plays the Hits
by Mike Hoban “It’s a Wonderful Life” – Adapted from Frank Capra’s original screenplay by Weylin Symes. Directed by Tonasia Jones and Tyler Rosati; Scenic Design by Sarah Rozene; Costume Design by Chelsea Kerl; Lighting Design by Kayleigha Zawacki. Presented by the Greater Boston Stage Company at 395 Main Street, Stoneham, through Dec. 23. Greater…
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ at the Boch Center
A Charlie Brown Christmas recalls the nostalgic half-hour Christmas special, an annual tradition as familiar as sitting on Santa’s lap for generations of children raised on television. It also recalls many kids’ first experiences with the theatre, as its predecessor, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, was one of the most frequently produced musicals on…
