By Nicholas Whittaker ‘James and the Giant Peach’ – Words and Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. Book by Timothy Allen McDonald. Based on the book, James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. Directed by Emily Ranii. Musical Direction: Matthew Stern. Choreography: Juanita Pearl. Production Stage Manager: Nicky Carbone. Presented by Wheelock Family…
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ArtsEmerson’s ‘American Moor’ Reimagines Black Performance
by Nicholas Whittaker ‘American Moor’ – Written and performed by Keith Hamilton Cobb (with additional performance by Josh Tyson). Directed by Kim Weild. Set Designer: Wilson Chin. Lighting Designer: Alan C. Edwards. Sound Designer: Christian Frederickson. Stage Coordinator: Tareena D. Barbe. Presented by ArtsEmerson at the Emerson Paramount Center through April 21st. Who is American…
Trinity Rep’s “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS” a Musical Comedy Gem
Review by Tony Annicone Welcome back to 1960’s Providence and Trinity Rep’s current musical production of their 54th season which is “Little Shop of Horrors.” This 1986 musical is based on the 1960 Roger Corman film. It is a tongue in cheek musical comedy that will make you think twice about buying that potted plant and is one…
Hub Theatre Steps into ‘The Clearing’
Review by James Wilkinson ‘The Clearing’ – Written by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Daniel Bourque. Set Design: Cassie Chapados. Lighting Design: Chris Bocchiaro. Sound Design: Ian Conway. Costume Design: Erica Desautels and Nancy Ishara. Props Designer: Justin Lahue. Presented by Hub Theatre Company at First Church in Boston, April 5-20, 2019. For the first ten…
