“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…
Category: Short Takes (3min read)
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…
‘WET: A DACAmented Journey’ Provides Insight into Immigrant Experience
‘WET: A DACAmented Journey’ – Written and performed by Alex Alpharaoh, Directed by Brisa Areli Munoz; Costume Design, Niki Hernandez-Adams; Lighting Design, Aaron Johansen; Sound Design, Broken Chord; Scenic Coordinator, Bradley Gray; Scenic and Costume Artist, Nery Cividanis; Lobby Installation, Nicolas Gonzalez; Jointly presented by ArtsEmerson, Cara Mía Theatre and Ignite/Arts Dallas at the Emerson…
