Reviewed by Tony Annicone Providence College Theatre’s current show is “Beasts”, an original play written by current PC senior Thomas Edwards and directed by John Garrity, associate professor of theatre. This is the first time an original student written work will be presented as a mainstage production. According to the writer and director, “Beasts” tells…
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Burbage Theatre Company’s ‘EDWARD II’
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Burbage Theatre Company’s third show of their ninth season continues with “Edward II” by Christopher Marlowe. It’s their first show in 2020. Although it was written back in 1594, the show still has relevance today with Edward II who is a flawed leader at the helm of the country who gives…
Umbrella Stage Company Delights with a Mind-Blowing “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”
By Michele Markarian “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”. Text by John Cameron Mitchell. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask. Directed by Julia Deter. Presented by The Umbrella Stage Company, 40 Stow Street, Concord, through January 12. I had no idea what to expect from “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”, running four days this weekend at the newly revamped…
A BRONX TALE, THE MUSICAL – Hanover Theatre
Reviewed by Tony Annicone The current Broadway National Tour to play the historic Hanover Theatre in Worcester is “A Bronx Tale, the Musical” which is based on the play by the same name. The book is by Chazz Palminteri while the music is by Alan Menkin, and lyrics by Glenn Slater. The original one man…
